You know, due to the nature of the engineering program I was in (back in the day), I’m not really a stranger to moving. Back then, my schedule was such that I had four months of studying then four months of work. This cycle repeated over and over for six years. Each time I had to switch I had to pick up all of my gear and lug it all 90 minutes down the highway. Over time, I became really efficient at making the move. Back in 2000, during my first few moves I basically took anything and everything. It resulted in a minivan load or two. By 2006, I got everything to fit into my car. That’s just the way things went.
I’m just mentioning all of this because this moving process that I’m going through right now reminds me of those days a great deal. The big difference this time is that I’m not supposed to pack light. This is a case where I have to pack just about everything. While doing so, I have to also pack efficiently such that I can carry most of my things in minimal car loads. I’m trying to transfer as much as I can today, but I also recognize that I can leave some stuff behind to pick up another time. It’s tough striking a balance. I’ve heard stories of people taking months to fully move out. I’d prefer to not drag it out, honestly.
Well, the process is now under way. Wish me luck.
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4 comments
Erin says:
Wed. August 5, 2009 at 12:17 pm (UTC -5 )
Good luck! And congrats on finally getting there!
thoughtherder says:
Wed. August 5, 2009 at 1:59 pm (UTC -5 )
Hope the move goes well, I hate moving so you have my sympathies !
Hui says:
Thu. August 6, 2009 at 9:08 am (UTC -5 )
I think (if I’m counting correctly) I lived at 14 different places during my university years. So yeah, nomadic sounds about right!
Jay says:
Fri. August 7, 2009 at 12:56 am (UTC -5 )
Erin: Thanks a lot, eh? I know I’ve been writing about it a lot and tweeting about it often, so it feels like a lot of people have been with me along the way. It’s a weird feeling.
thoughtherder: The move did go relatively smoothly! I was actually able to fit all of my stuff into my Corolla. Just goes to show that even though it felt like I had tons of stuff it’s still a sensible amount. Moving does suck though because being uprooted is a completely stressful time.
Hui: I think I remember you showing me that spreadsheet of where you’ve lived. In all of my time in Waterloo I think I’ve only ever lived in 4 places. So, certainly not as many varied places as you. However, the back and forth thing is definitely something that you have to get used to.