Moving
More than just packing boxes.
“Moving is such a hassle.”
This is what everyone says when you tell them you’re moving.
It’s true.
It’s a hassle.
It’s more than just packing up your things into boxes and hoping you’ve used enough bubble wrap that your favorite coffee mug doesn’t break during the journey to your new place. There’s nothing sentimental about the mug. It’s just your favorite. No explanation. The other mugs are jealous though.
There is more than just the physical labor of doing all of this.
You have to change addresses on all your accounts.
You have to make sure your mail is forwarded.
You have to hope your deposit is returned to you, but you know your landlord will claim a new coat of plain white paint costs hundreds of dollars somehow.
Sure. Whatever.
The process of moving even changes as you age.
When you’re in your 20s, you wrangle up a few friends with the promise of beer and pizza to help you lug boxes down to the U-Haul you rented for the day. And only one day. You can’t afford to make this a multiple day project.
