October 7, 2016 - “Can I Just Buy All New Things?” and 5 Other Things You’ll Think While Moving
At some point in your life you’ll have to face the physical and emotional roller coaster that is moving. Whether it is across the country, state, or just across town, the stages are the same. Be prepared for the six stages of moving, and save yourself some stress next time around!
- Yay, I’m Moving!
The first stage of any potential move is pure excitement. Maybe you got a new job or maybe you’re just headed off on a different adventure, the anticipation of what awaits in the new city is exhilarating. Hold on to this positive and partially naive feeling for as long as possible because next comes…
- Wait, I Can’t Move! Where Will I Do Yoga?
Terror sets in almost immediately after that surge of excitement. You will find yourself making silly justifications for why you can’t possibly move like, “They won’t have my favorite Vietnamese restaurant,” “I can’t find a new doctor,” and “Where will I do yoga at, they can’t possibly have a yoga studio like the one I have here.”
- How Do I Have So Much Stuff?
Once you’ve accepted that you really are moving, you look around your house and realize you have so much stuff to pack up.
- My Bed is Too Heavy, Can I Just Buy All New Things?
You may want to just sell everything you own and buy all new things when you arrive in your new city, but for most people, this is not feasible. It’s time to break down and put in some good physical labor to get that moving van packed up and ready to go. Enlist a few friends for the price of some beer and pizza to help you on your way.
- I Hope I Don’t Need Anything in that Box Because I’m Not Unpacking it
Getting settled into your new place can take months. You’ll surely be in a time crunch to start your new job, so make sure you unpack all vital boxes and settle your most frequented areas first for an easy transition. Take your time with the rest of the boxes to avoid added stress.
- The Pizza Here is SO Much Better!
Though there will be some bumps in the road, you will quickly gain your new “usual” routine and begin to discover little bonuses about your new area like the convenient grocery store location, the great bar down the road, or the delicious local pizza place that delivers right to your door.
Moving can be quite the process, but you’ll feel so accomplished once you make it to your destination with all your possessions intact. Remove most of the stress from your move by contacting Redman Vans for estimates on helping you pack and move.
