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.
I prepared my belongings prior to the arrival of the moving company. I provided them a list of boxes indicating which room they should be placed in at the new residence. I developed an alphabetical system with a letter code. So, for example, a L labeled box would belong in the living room and a K labeled box would belong in the kitchen. Each box was then numbered. The contents of each box was listed on a separate table that I kept.
Once the truck was filled, I locked the doors and returned them to the property management agency. I had filled my truck with clothes and other loose items. I made sure the contents were secure and started for my new residence. It was a thirty minute ride. However, when I arrived the movers had not. I headed into the apartment to wait.
After entering my new residence, I noticed that there was no heat. The landlord had forgot to turn it on. However, the electricity was still running. So I decided to get a portable space heater from a local home furnishing store. There are always unpredictable events in any move and one should take such things in stride.
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.