August 31, 2010
{Photo courtesy of Apartment Therapy}
The last couple of days have been...an adventure. Full of action, sweat and tears! As luck has it, I chose to pack last minute, which coincided with a heat wave. Oh! the joys of going up and down several sets of stairs while you're sweating like a man! With three boxes left to go, I can honestly say that I have learned a lot! and since this blog is about the things that I've learned (while trying to make it in the Big City) I have compiled a list of lessons, so you don't have to go through the same drama.
1) Pack ahead, this is not the time to procrastinate! I started to panic a little when the Canada Post Website recommended that you start packing a month before the move. I started 2 hours before the scheduled move and I am still packing and moving.
2) This is the perfect time to edit your closet. Why and when did I buy a red poncho? Make sure this never happens again. EVER.
2b) In fact, it's the perfect time to throw out or donate anything that you don't really use or need.
3) Set aside the essentials:
- documents (passports, sin card, credit cards, bills, birth certificates, etc)
- grooming products (deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, face wash, moisturizer, make up, etc)
- a towel and some clothes you want to wear in the next couple of days.
- MONEY.
4) I know I always say save your money and cook your meals, but this is an exception. Do not buy groceries the week before. Do make healthy choices when eating out. This is not an excuse to pig out on junk.
5) Leave a pitcher of ice cold water in your fridge. It is so very important to keep hydrated while you're carrying around boxes. It's quite the workout!
6) Do clean up after yourself when you're done. It's the right to do.
7) Do not panic, blast on some good music, take it one room at a time and breath.
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I love this post :-) Very witty!
Thanks Tashie. Wanna join me on my last day of packing?
I am moving tonight too. It's really stressful! Can't wait to start unpacking.
hope that it all went well.