Adventures in Relocation, 9/8
Funny how a move prompts you to really declutter and purge. I’m convinced that it isn’t some instinctive urge associated with moving, but rather the thought that yes, you really do have to move all that crap.
Everything I’ve packed has been greatly pondered. “Do I love this enough to pack it, move it, and unpack it?” Usually, I’ve said NO, and as a result have made a bit of cash on craigslist, donated to charity, and have somehow filled the trashcans to the brim this week. Yeah, I’m sure thats not very “green” of me, but at least I know that I’m simplifying and I feel confident saying I wont aquire this much CRAP again.
Homeschooling surrounded by boxes isnt fun. I’m counting down the days at this point just so I can enjoy space and efficiency again. I hate how disorganized I feel. Hate it. If nothing else though, it definately motivates me to maintain a decluttered, organized home once we’re there. It gets tough when school starts to keep things the way I like them, but I’m more motivated than ever to bless my family with a house that feels good to live in.
In the meantime though, I’ll continue to lighten the load and make every effort to maintain *some* peace in this house. I’ve never been more convinced that a persons home is (or should be) of great comfort. An oasis from the rest of the world. I cant wait to reclaim my life and find comfort again!!
September 8th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Hi Andrea!
I found your website from Parents N More. This is Ellen, aka Vetmom, from the boards. I’m writing to you in the hopes that you might be able to help! Do you know if something is going wrong with the board? I can’t log in, and I can’t get any response using the normal channels. I’ve been trying for about 10 days now, and I’m not sure what is going on. Thought maybe you could shed some light. I can’t even re-register! Thanks a lot, and sorry to barge in on your webpage. It’s great, by the way!
Ellen
September 8th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
You will get organized. Just think baby steps!
September 9th, 2008 at 7:00 am
I’m losing my mind, Nikki!!
Ellen, I emailed KL and she cant seem to find a reason why you cant log in??
September 9th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Since everyone else is moving and I am not, I have opted to just do the same as if I was moving…. It is liberating to know that you don’t NEED all of the junk!!
September 10th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Thank you Andrea. The message I get from the website says my password is invalid, and when I try to hit “forgot your password” to send myself a new one, I never recieve the email to reactivate it. Same thing happens if I try to register as a new user. If you could have KL email me at vetmom97@hotmail.com, I would greatly appreciate it. I don’t have her current email, I don’t think, as the one listed on the boards doesn’t seem to work. Thanks so much! Ellen
September 24th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Happy almost moving day!!!!!
I can’t wait to hear how happy you are to be in your new house!
October 5th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
I feel better, don’t you? I feel so organized and happy … I LOVE the house we moved to, and I have decided it was what I needed
Now to get back into school this week will be the challange 