We are officially here! 7 months ago

We looked at the costs – and for about $1,500 more than a one way rental, we could actually buy a nice, used, trailer. So that’s what we did.

OMG, Moving in 3 weeks! 10 months ago

of moving to TN is the my dear husband (DH) and I have been communicating like never before. Not that we had a bad marriage by any means, and not that we don’t communicate – but after 20 something years, we’re bringing communication to a new level. I love that man ;-)

And now, back to packing and/or donating and/or throwing things out! 10 months ago

Got a lot done; going to bed and then, for Sunday day…set the timer and see can I get these items done in under 15 minutes each

1. Pack all my special occasion clothes and shoes
2. Put all the donation stuff in my jeep
3. Pack my fancy boxes from the bathroom (ok, this probably will take longer than 15 minutes)
4. Throw out stuff I’m not taking to TN, even if I might want to use it until then (i.e. keep my opened jar of my favorite hand cream and throw out all other opened jars; give away unopened jars… I mean, yes, I live in the desert, but how many jars of hand cream does a woman really need?)
5. Make a list and send son to do grocery shopping

We are down to 4 weeks pre-move. We can sandwich, paper plates, and do without. Pack it, donate it, or trash it; don’t want to see it. 10 months ago

1. Got quotes from moving companies for our many vehicles
2. Finalized which vehicles we are moving ourselves, and which we are paying to move
3. Decided on a route
4. Updated budget
5. More packing, more donating, more throwing things away
6. Pets that are not coming with us have been rehomed
7. Good-bye parties and such lined up
8. Actual moving date reconfirmed

Still MORE to do, but the project has taken on a life of its own now! YES, Just Throw It Out (or Donate It, since I am still driving to work and there is a donation place near by). Going, going, almost gone! 10 months ago

1. Job situation settled – check
2. Date set – check
3. Sell house – in progress
4. Packing – in progress
5. Throwing stuff out – in progress
6. Giving things away – in progress

Still lots to do, but we are doing it!

Scared, but not going to let that stop me. 11 months ago

Really contemplating moving to Tennessee. I’ve never even been there, but it really stands out to me. I need to get out & experience life and get away from my hometown. I’m a little scared because I will be doing it by myself, but a part of that seems exciting. Any advice? 13 months ago

part of my pick up and move goal (: 2 years hopefully. Just need to get away. Meet new people. Be in a new place. And the town I’m looking at looks amaazinggg <3 19 months ago

And yes, I know we are 6 months out – but – I have started packing! Yay! 19 months ago

Life changes. We need to change with it. I’m in desperate need of a change in life circumstances and would like to find a place to start over. Tennessee is geographically looking like a great choice. Just not quite sure how to do it…so many logistics to figure out. 19 months ago

“An hour of packing in leisure today saves an hour of panic six months from now!” 20 months ago

Where I can’t help but see it every morning. Time to start checking things off of the list! Yay! 20 months ago

The project manager in me just can’t help myself… 20 months ago

Well, yes, I am spoiled, having grown up just a few hours from San Francisco’s Clement Street and Oakland’s China Town. But even by Nevada standards, the Asian food here is only so-so. Maybe I will have to learn to cook?

On the other hand, local donut place A, and the IHOP is one of the best ones I’ve eaten at (they seem to be hit or miss, in my opinion – either great or NOT). Great service at both, too.

Outback good as expected. Now, to find a good Mexican restaurant.

I guess you can see where our priorities are! (Has something to do with the fact that I don’t know how to cook?) 21 months ago

Out in TN for vacation… checked out the unemployment department, getting resumes together, ran around different neighborhoods, talking to people about the local job situation… still a ways from actually being able to move, but we’re starting the foundation! One step at a time (appeals to the project manager in me). 21 months ago

Not sure when or how, but – It’s back on the list! 21 months ago

I want to move to tennessee but, i am only 18, i dont have any credit and i barley make over minimum wage. I would really like to attend Tennessee University but im not sure i would get accepted. My family and friends all live here, in ohio. But i want to start over, i want to get away. I took a vacation to tennessee when i was young and i just loved it. I dont know the first thing about moving to another state though, or anything about moving in general. I need help in this because its a goal of mine i really want to reach. 21 months ago