Welcome To Boxes Everywhere

Happy Mother's Day everyone. Did you hug your mom or mother figure today? If you aren't nearby did you remember to call? I got to spend a few days with my mom and sister this year, which was nice.

Originally they were coming to help me unpack and organize a bit. Instead we watched moves and went to Sleepy Hollow. It was nice to relax and enjoy each other's company.

I did feel a little bad though that my new place was very messy with boxes and bags everywhere. I honestly didn't know where half of my things were and it's very frustrating. I've been trying to go through at least one box a day.

Going through at least one box a day is a little more manageable than staring at the very large stack of boxes. Sure I have no idea where anything is, so it's always a mystery when I pull the tape off of the box. It's almost like opening Christmas presents.

Getting rid of the boxes is equally difficult, if only because you have to take them to a separate location because the garbage men won't take them. It adds a slightly higher level of frustration. I can't wait to have a nice clean apartment completely box free.

If I were to add any other advice while unpacking it would be to take breaks every now and again. Moving takes a lot of energy and taking a minute to sit down and relax helps balance out the strain of looking for that one item that you need right this instant.

Until next week...

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Welcome To Moving Part 2

The boxes, oh the boxes...

Before I begin, I'd like to give a shout out to my mom. Happy Mother's Day! I hope you are having fun with the rest of the aunts. I am happy you're my mom. Have a beer for me.

Now back to our regularly scheduled blog post...

 
This week was a challenge in unpacking. I honestly wish I could just wave my hands, say some magic spell like in Harry Potter, and have everything put exactly where it needs to be. I'm not a wizard in the Harry Potter world, so I can't do that.

No, this week I spent unpacking all of my stuff and finding places for it to go. My roommate has been very kind and understanding. In fact I just managed to get the last big box out of the apartment a few hours ago. I feel accomplished (even if my bed still has a million and a half things piled on it that I need to put somewhere before I sleep tonight.

At least I've found everything...or at least I think I have. There were a few boxes that had been misplaced (mostly pillows), but I did end up finding them eventually. I have also brought some new containers that fit nicely under my bed.

My biggest advice when it comes to unpacking is set a goal of at least one box per day...and maybe take a few items out of the car.

It's certainly a process and if you can find help, take it. My wonderful cousin and his wife came down on Friday to help me move somethings and just hang out. It was nice seeing a familiar face. I think the hardest part of all of this was that I did it by myself.

It's a hard thing to do and if you don't have someone there with you it can feel like the world is ending. At least if I have to move again by myself I know what to expect, but I highly recommend having a friend or family member help.

I need to go finish cleaning off my bed. Hopefully I get some sleep soon.

Until next week.

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