Anytime one relocates their residence there are bound to be some challenges. To limit the chaos, one needs to be organized. My approach was to pack everything in advance before the movers arrived. It is also wise to hire experienced movers who also insured. However, even with insurance, it can be a challenge replacing certain items. Additionally, organizing and labeling boxes can save time when unpacking.
Moving requires a lot of physical work. Therefore, it is always wise to wear rugged or old clothes that can survive the strain of physical labor. Also, wearing old clothes insures that one’s wardrobe does not take any casualties. Also, one should not wear tight fitting clothing, such as skinny jeans, as there is a lot of bending and stretching required.
As the movers arrived, I gave them a list of all the boxes and an itemized list of the big furniture items. The list also directed where each peace should be placed in the new apartment. I had created a letter code to help them. For instance, a K lettered box would belong in the kitchen, a B letter would be the bedroom, R means rest or bathroom, and L meant the living room. They were then numbered to further categorize the contents.
After they filled the van, I promptly locked the doors and returned them to the property managers. My SUV was filled with clothes and some remaining odd loose items. I insured the security of these items and headed off for the new place. The place was thirty minutes by car. Somehow, i was able to get ahead of the movers. Being early, I went straight to the apartment.
Upon arrival, I learned that the landlord had not turned on the heat. The electricity, however, was still running. I quickly went to the local hardware store to purchase a portable space heater. These types of events are usually unexpected and one should remain as flexible as possible.
After the movers came, they took a number of hours to unload their van. They worked efficiently but the transport still managed to consume the remaining daylight hours. Once they left, I decided to take a little break and grab a bite to eat. Given that I had organized my boxes properly, I was readily able to access the necessary utensils.
After my brief reprieve, my next goal was to set up my bedroom. I needed to get some sleep. The movers had placed the bedroom furniture in the room but not set it up. That was my job. I had to arrange the box spring and mattress on the frame. Then I was easily able to find the bed spreads, sheets, and pillows along with my sleepwear. Thus, began my first night in the new residence.