Relocation

Precursor: I started using Bloglovin once Google Reader stopped existing. (Seriously, Google? How could you? I'm still mad!) That link is here.

Getting married involves moving. It's inevitable, seeing as my current apartment is much too small for two people. But here's the thing:

I hate moving.

I mean, just think about it. I have to put all my stuff into boxes. I don't have any moving-sized boxes (confession: this isn't quite true...I have three). Boxes are heavy, and boxes have to be carried down a somewhat narrow staircase. Then the boxes need to be put in a car, which will involve multiple trips. After that, the boxes need to be moved into another place, and unless there's a good plan ahead of time, all of the stuff in the boxes needs to have a place to reside after it's been removed from the boxes. And then I'll need to figure out what to do with the boxes, because unless they're moving stuff, boxes don't really have a good purpose unless I'm in an apartment with a basement or an attic.

Let's have a pity party for a moment.

..........

And that moment is over.

In reality, I'm getting ahead of myself. The first step in the process is actually finding a place to move into. Let's look at some of the options.

"The bathroom is comprised of all the components of old-world charm such as a pull chain commode...."

YES. I've always wanted to live in the late 1800s!

"Cozy studio-sized guest house (aka cottage) that's private. Inside is barn wood, so it's got a country feel to it. The cottage was built to be eco-friendly, so it's an efficiency kitchenette and bathroom."

Ok. Next time someone says, "Do you live in a barn?!?" I'll say, "Why, yes! How did you know?" (You know. Because people ask me that every day.)

"BRAND NEW, FREE RENT + $500 GIFT CARD, LIMITED OFFER"

I am 100% sure this is a scam.

SIDE NOTE: In an effort to avoid Craigslist, email me if you're interested in purchasing a dining room set. Dark wood table plus six chairs.

But if I'm being honest, I'd say that I'm actually really excited to move, because it means that two lives are becoming one, and I get to spend every day with this guy. And that is a truly wonderful thing.

 

Moving means building a life together. Moving means creating a home. And moving means the start of a new tiny family.

 

And that makes moving entirely worth the effort.

(Photos by Peter Morse Photography)