How to move by docmarvy

"Exit Omaha, enter Austin. Empowered by my amazing partner, I made the biggest, and one of the best, decisions of my life."

How I did it: Fought with myself every step of the way. I'm a nester. I get comfortable in one place. But I knew how much my partner wanted to get out of Omaha, and he was right. So we made LOTS of lists, did a LOT of hand-wringing and a SEVERAL sleepless nights. But we made a plan, stuck to the plan, and saw it through. And now we'd never go back.     

Lessons & tips: If you can possibly bring yourself to do it, and it's logistically possible, DO NOT hire movers. Get rid of your old furniture and buy new when you get to the new place. Your old furniture probably won't survive the move too well, and it won't fit in your new place anyway. You're better off just getting a UHAUL and moving the essentials yourself. If you can.     

Resources:

  • Google Docs - for lists. 
  • Basecamp  - for more lists
  • Department of Tourism - for home hunting and figuring out new home area.


 

Dec 26, 2009, 04:22PM PST | 3 comments | 2 cheers


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Dec 26, 2009, 04:43PM PST

firefly1818 Just needs to keep going.

Congratulations! I’m moving on Wednesday and am in the middle of major decluttering efforts! Well done!!!

Dec 26, 2009, 04:49PM PST | Respond to this

Laura Cook

Thank you for the idea of lists. That seems like it would streamline things. Also thanks for sharing, some days it feels like I’m never going to get out of the town I live in. It’s good to hear success stories!

Jan 17, 2010, 05:02AM PST | Respond to this


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