I should be into the 2nd 30 day challenge. Instead, I'm in the throws of moving still. Boy, does it take a long time! But, I see a bit of light at the end of the tunnel as I completely finished closing out the old house today and turned in the keys. That is a big relief.
Moving totally stresses me out but I managed to stay out of the hospital (barely) since my over 200 lb boyfriend fell on me trying to take a stupid transponder off the satellite dish on the old house yesterday (as they told me it was $150 if I didn't return the transponder, of which I really had no clue what it was). So my gracious boyfriend climbed a ladder and attempted to be 30 years younger than he really is and take down this so-called transponder. It didn't start well the day before when they told me I needed to send it in and I asked them what a transponder was. Honestly, the lady acted like I asked what water was and that EVERYONE should know exactly what a transponder is...I, however, had no idea. They told me (kind of rudely) that this so-called transponder could be removed with a standard Phillips screwdriver (they lied). When he was coming down off the ladder in freezing temperatures, he slipped and fell right on top of me from about 6 feet up. If I was a mathematician, I could figure the actual impact given his weight and distance falling, but like knowing what a transponder is, this is beyond my brain capacity. So, this move almost ended up in a hospital visit, but we both survived with just some soreness and bruising. After I called the satellite company in tears, they agreed to come and remove it at no charge.
My previous landlord (boy, that sounds wonderful) did a walk through in my old house today and I turned over the keys. He said the house looked wonderful and was extremely pleased with condition and thanked me for being such a wonderful tenant. You have no idea how much I needed those words of affirmation after the last couple weeks.
Did I mention how stressful moving is....I bet I did. However, I have no words to express the stress it puts me under. Enough that I didn't even write in this blog. I felt I was prepared and started early enough but in the end I didn't feel prepared enough.
My new garage looks like I am a hoarder and we are having super cold temps right now so I really want to park in it but I can't. It is almost too cold to go out there and even bring all the boxes in. Wind chills of -15 tomorrow morning. Brrrr...
On the bright side, I am in love with my new home. I cannot wait to get it all put together and decorated and begin some customizations for my needs and taste. And don't get me started on how excited I am for spring to come so I can find out what blooms and get some of my own plants in the ground. Did I mention it is -15 wind chill tomorrow morning? Spring seems really far off.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
I hurt...
I don't feel like I packed too much, but my back is killing me. Okay, it isn't literately killing me...but it hurts :(
Work this morning and then back to packing.
Work this morning and then back to packing.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
I am now in full blown moving mode
I was going to use another word instead of mode in title, which would more closely relate my feeling right now, however, I make it a policy not to use profanity. But I am thinking it.
It has been 8 days since I last blogged. Seriously, the purging isn't going so well anymore. After tackling the shed some, I gave up and don't know what to do anymore. I know there are more things to get rid of, but until I decorate at my new house I keep thinking I may need some of these items. So I am at a standstill. Still, I did fairly well, and I can always get rid of more when I finish decorating the new place and don't need items. It is cheaper than buying new.
So, what have I done this last week beside start a new job, run a PTO meeting, attend a funeral and be an overall wonderful mom....pack. And plenty of it.
Dining room - complete except three things (glass) so just a couple more boxes. Kitchen, all packed except pots and pans and food, of course. Family room over 1/2 done. Office 1/2 done. Daughters in charge of her own room and making good progress. Bathrooms are scaled down, but items will go in one box on day of move. Walls are almost all bare of photos. But still it seems like so much.
I am using the color coded duct tape on the boxes. I like the idea. Ordered a rental truck to day and also touched base with moving help which I am going to book. Why, why, why didn't I hire help last time? Seriously, if they help as much as I am thinking they will, I will never move again without their help. Wait, I am not likely to move again anyhow....
So back to packing a few more boxes for the evening. I work tomorrow morning but will really hit it hard on Wed. and Thurs. and then if all goes well (crossing my fingers and toes and more importantly, paying) house will be closed and mine at 10 am Friday morning :)
Super excited.
It has been 8 days since I last blogged. Seriously, the purging isn't going so well anymore. After tackling the shed some, I gave up and don't know what to do anymore. I know there are more things to get rid of, but until I decorate at my new house I keep thinking I may need some of these items. So I am at a standstill. Still, I did fairly well, and I can always get rid of more when I finish decorating the new place and don't need items. It is cheaper than buying new.
So, what have I done this last week beside start a new job, run a PTO meeting, attend a funeral and be an overall wonderful mom....pack. And plenty of it.
Dining room - complete except three things (glass) so just a couple more boxes. Kitchen, all packed except pots and pans and food, of course. Family room over 1/2 done. Office 1/2 done. Daughters in charge of her own room and making good progress. Bathrooms are scaled down, but items will go in one box on day of move. Walls are almost all bare of photos. But still it seems like so much.
I am using the color coded duct tape on the boxes. I like the idea. Ordered a rental truck to day and also touched base with moving help which I am going to book. Why, why, why didn't I hire help last time? Seriously, if they help as much as I am thinking they will, I will never move again without their help. Wait, I am not likely to move again anyhow....
So back to packing a few more boxes for the evening. I work tomorrow morning but will really hit it hard on Wed. and Thurs. and then if all goes well (crossing my fingers and toes and more importantly, paying) house will be closed and mine at 10 am Friday morning :)
Super excited.
Monday, February 2, 2015
China Hutch complete!
That was quite a job yesterday. After getting a load of boxes I was able to dig into the meat a bit with moving. I've been doing small things all along, such as vaccuming out drawers of little bits of dust and such that accumulates over the years. This helps me feel clean and ready to move. But I hadn't really dug into the packing boxes until yesterday.
I knew the china hutch was a big job. Top and bottom are completely filled, along with two drawers (that had thankfully been purged a week ago). And over 90 percent of the items are breakable and need to be wrapped. I did the packing method that I found on the internet last time and used foam plates to separate my items as this is much cheaper than bubble wrap or plate packs you buy for moving. Then I wrap the whole thing in bubble wrap. Speaking of bubble wrap, do NOT buy anywhere except a large club store. The difference in price will blow you away! 240 feet will cost you about the same as 25 feet anywhere else. Take my word on this, as I used to use it by the bucket load at work. If you don't have a membership, find someone who does.
I just realized this is my own thoughts, but I write like I am writing to someone, though nobody is reading. Kind of funny, but totally keeps me on track. I think I am having to report in and it totally makes me work a little every day towards my goal. I really hope this works when I try some of my other challenges. I think the next one will be a diet or fitness goal. I have that dr. appt. coming up and I really want to make a weight loss goal. It is only twelve lbs...but still a goal.
Again, I wrote this a couple days ago, and didn't post. What is up with me? So now it is Monday morning, and it is 11 days till closing. OMG...11 days!
I knew the china hutch was a big job. Top and bottom are completely filled, along with two drawers (that had thankfully been purged a week ago). And over 90 percent of the items are breakable and need to be wrapped. I did the packing method that I found on the internet last time and used foam plates to separate my items as this is much cheaper than bubble wrap or plate packs you buy for moving. Then I wrap the whole thing in bubble wrap. Speaking of bubble wrap, do NOT buy anywhere except a large club store. The difference in price will blow you away! 240 feet will cost you about the same as 25 feet anywhere else. Take my word on this, as I used to use it by the bucket load at work. If you don't have a membership, find someone who does.
I just realized this is my own thoughts, but I write like I am writing to someone, though nobody is reading. Kind of funny, but totally keeps me on track. I think I am having to report in and it totally makes me work a little every day towards my goal. I really hope this works when I try some of my other challenges. I think the next one will be a diet or fitness goal. I have that dr. appt. coming up and I really want to make a weight loss goal. It is only twelve lbs...but still a goal.
Again, I wrote this a couple days ago, and didn't post. What is up with me? So now it is Monday morning, and it is 11 days till closing. OMG...11 days!
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