Moving Musings

A couple of weeks ago, I had a little revelation, that I couldn't keep on ignoring my depression, and that I needed help dealing with it.  I received a lot of help, and a lot more support, since then, and I know it will keep coming, so thank you everyone.  A good friend of mine called me a few hours after I published my post, and we had a really good, long talk.  The next day, I called my doctor and was able to see him right away.

Having been down Depression Drive before, I knew that my first step was to get some help in the form of medication.  Talking, counseling, and help from family and friends just isn't enough for me.  I'm now taking Cipralex, which helped me a lot the last go around, and is already doing me so much good now.  It's easier to think, control my emotions, and just plain function.

And what have I been thinking about?  Moving, of course!  Since I don't have enough on my plate already... *insert sarcasm here*

But it's good.  Ryan got an offer for a better position, in a different town, so off we go.  It's happening rather fast, though, and I really want to make it as easy on myself as possible.  So, instead of our usual wait-until-the-last-few-days-and-toss-everything-in-random-boxes moving style, we're going with the well-organized approach.  

Drawers, papers and closets will get sorted before any packing begins, so that we're not moving our mess with us.  Then, all the non-essentials, like decor, pictures, books and all that gets packed up.  After that, bathroom and kitchen extras, shed contents, and anything that needs storing elsewhere (thanks Mum!).  On moving day, everything will be organized and ready to go on the truck in an orderly fashion.  Last thing to go on the truck will be our Moving Day Box - a little something I thought up last night.  I'm probably not the first person to think of doing this, but I feel pretty brilliant this morning!

Part of the stress of moving comes from arriving at the new place, and not having the essentials at hand.  Then you're forced to dig through ill-labeled boxes to find what you need, which makes a mess that you have to wade through.  That is so not happening this time around.  We are going to pack a box (or two) with everything you need that first night in the new place.  I'm still working on my list, but I've got a good start that I want to share:

Moving Day Box Contents:
- phone chargers
- toilet paper and paper towels
- toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, etc)
- towels (kitchen and bath)
- sheets for beds
- pj's and a change of clothes for everyone
- 2 settings of dishes and cutlery
- healthy snacks
- coffee, coffee maker and sugar
- tools for bed assembly

I'm sure there will be other items I haven't thought of that should be on this list.  If you can think of any, please share!