Moving sucks!

[godsmack_jenny]

So I'm moving on Saturday, and it seemed like I should probably start packing, even though as moves go this one will be easy since I just fucking moved last fall!!!! I mean, um, since anything I didn't really think I needed is still packed from the last move.

My biggest issue this time is Clothes. My weight has shifted over the last couple years, and I have clothes in three different sizes, and some can be packed away longterm and some can come out of retirement. My closets are a holy mess, and I'm downsizing so am losing a large one, so I need to be organized about how I pack.

I started with the guestroom closet and dresser...first linens, and why do I own so many pillows? and then the clothes were sorted by size and I moved to the closet in my room...and I realized I couldn't really do much with the clothes in there until I got the shoes and purses out, they were in the way of everything.

Some of you already know this about me... I have a real fondness for shoes and purses. I had been thinking there were a lot of shoes I never wear, and was determined to be quite ruthless about what I kept...and I got rid of six pairs, and that's a big deal for me, even if three of them were just worn out and the other three were completely uncomfortable.

And then I turned my attention to the purses, especially the ones that don't get out much...but I decided that if Frequency of Use were a valid factor I shouldn't have kept the thigh-high boots either, so there is no need to get rid of any purses.

I realized that my whole Shoe/Purse problem can be summed up in one word....storage. I need more-organized storage, so my closet isn't so cluttered with them. I need big hooks to hang the long-strapped purses. I need shoe trees. There's no reason my closet can't be organized, I just need to plan it better.

I'm very unsettled, being surrounded by chaos and clutter. There are piles of clothes all over the guestroom, empty plastic bins in the living room, and the dining area is full of boxes. "Shoes/Purses" is the most popular label so far. I thought I had enough wardrobe boxes, but I also have a fondness for coats, and they take up a lot of room.

 

[out_of_africa56]

I can so relate to the shoe issue!! I have a two bedroom apartment just so I have somewhere to keep my shoes and "naughty clothes" closet...lol

So..if any of those shoes are a size 8 you can "store" them at my place...

 

[EPIC FAIL]

You hired movers?.

 

[lizzedess]

I'm picturing SillyGirl as we speak...

Hope you have lots of help!

(If I lived closer, I might even offer to help! :tongue

But the best I can do is offer some advice:

Unless you get these guys...

Which in this case would be a good thing!! LOL

Good luck with the move SG!

 

[Brit]

Moving is always stressful, make sure you hire reputable movers or your really in for it SG.

 

[Pompal 09.]

I hired movers and spent a little money.

You're right. Moving really sucks!

Good luck.

 

[virgod]

I bet the shoes and purses are beautiful, you should look at them as art and dedicate the living room walls to display them on shelves with nice lighting.

 

[MamaMcAllister]

I already have too much stuff that hangs on walls, none of which I bothered hanging when I moved in here because I knew I was moving again soon. I'm looking forward to settling in more in the new place.

I did hire movers, the same ones who moved me here last fall. Professional, didn't trash my stuff, and let's all keep our fingers crossed the studly one is on the crew again this time. :tongue: There are some things I'll move myself -- my mom's paintings, my really-sentimental stuff, stained glass, jewelry. I can keep the keys here until Monday, so that will make it a lot easier.

Debbie you made me laugh about the second bedroom, I will miss the extra closet space. Sorry wrong size on the shoes. :

I have 18 sealed boxes, most of which are not too big because I try not to pack heavier than I can carry. Could've used one more wardrobe box....mainly for long-strappy purses, and belts.

I hope I'm not deluding myself, but it feels like it's all under control.

 

[MIH1406]

Three rules of life;

1] Don't eat lima beans.

2] Don't fuck fat chicks.

3] Don't help people move.

 

[Lady Winter Wolf]

I don't mind helping other people move, but if I can I prefer to hire movers to move my stuff. Cause if my furniture gets damaged or the bigscreen gets broken, I'd prefer to be able to express myself freely. :bad:

 

[Pompal 09.]

:: Rude brastardo.

 

[Gab :)]

I'd be happy to lend you a hand SG. Especially to fold and pack your pantie drawer. :love:

 

[weemundo]

oh, it's so funny you said that. Because for someone who prefers to go commando, I own a stupid amount of panties. Bras, too, it's a little ridiculous.

I didn't get rid of any, though. hehe. :tongue:

 

[Dan M]

Ugh, I just saw this thread, sorry for bringing it up after so long.

I'm moving too, SillyGirl. Although my move entails my stuff coming from three hundred kilometers away. I don't even want to make it back there to pack up my things, and the fleeting thought has crossed my mind to just leave everything in my old apartment and start anew.

Great news is I found a fabulous apartment. Bad news is...stuff is 300 kms away.

Have you finished moving yet?

 

[Cassie]

Oh, my sympathies. My move last year was a long-distance one, that's much more difficult.

Yes, this one is done. I have a bunch of stuff to sort through in the garage, but everything's unpacked in the apartment. Sunday my brother's coming over to help me hang things on the walls, and then I will be settled.

Congratulations on the fabulous apartment, I'm loving my new space. The balcony's private enough for sex! I hope. :shock: