Moving House

[Redemption]

[size=1]Ok, here's the situation.

My twin sisters and I are moving out of home in the coming weeks. We're moving from a large farm in the country to the centre of the capital city of our state. We've lived at our home for almost the entirety of our lives (spare 5 years for me, and 3 years for my sisters), so we haven't had much experience in moving.

I just thought I'd ask if anyone has any tips for moving out of home, or moving in general. Anything relevant would be helpful. Thanks.

[b]- Redemption[/b][/size]

[visualkei]

this would be a good time to throw away all those things you can't make up your mind whether to keep or not. it's kind of like a giant spring cleaning. and get as many people as you can to help, that's a given.

[2010DigitalBoy]

[COLOR=DarkOrange]I'm currently living in my 16th home since my birth. Some I've lived in for years, some for mere months, but in any event it's never fun. Prepare to start again from square one. Prepare for obscurity. People absolutely wil not accept you at first, your gunna have to work for it.

As far as packing and stuff goes, I can't tell you much as my family has figured out how to pack our entire house and load the moving van in 2 days flat, so it's probably less than an issue for me, lol.

In any event, it's going to suck, especially since you'll never have a lifelong friend again. Good luck with that, and may hell's fire not lick you so fiercely.[/COLOR]

[Allamorph]

[FONT=Arial]I am not going to be quite so cynical as [COLOR=DarkRed]2007Digital Boy[/COLOR].
[quote name='2007DigitalBoy][COLOR=DarkOrange']In any event, it's going to suck, especially since you'll never have a lifelong friend again.[/COLOR][/quote]
This most certainly not true for everyone. If you want to look at it as the option for a lifelong friend has been taken away since your life is partly over, then I'm sorry. You can keep up correspondence with your old friends, if indeed you are losing them, and you can visit, but that's about all I can tell you. Of course, if you're looking at it from the standpoint that you have to start completely over with new people, then you'll be fine. Just don't be reclusive. Being shy is fine, because that's actually rather endearing to some people, but don't avoid your peers. I am the only person I've seen that was able to be a social recluse without losing their positive attitude or part of their sanity. But then, I'm neurotic anyway. (^_^)

Don't jump all over people, either. That's just creepy, and don't change who you are for easy acceptance. I know you're thinking [I]"Well, duh, stoopid."[/I] right now, but I'm serious, and I'm not just talking about getting involved with gangs or drug-users or cheerleaders or what have you. I'm talking about changing yourself [U]at[/U] [U]all[/U]. People will make friend with you as you make friends with them. Its not entirely your job.

Aaaaaaanyway, enough with the Disney sappiness. As far as the actual move goes, organize your stuff. Your clothes in one box, your personal stuff in another, etc. And try to get your own box. Its easier if you don't have to worry about your things suddenly disappearing because your sisters shared your box and went [I]"Ooh, shiny!"[/I] during the unload process. And keep a bare minimum of stuff for ready access, say in a backpack or something carryable. You'll probably want some extra clothes if your trip is longer than a day (since you're moving in-state, I highly doubt that it will be, unless you live in Montana), but an uncluttered car makes everyone happier, including the parents, which is rather important on extended drives.

Less crashes that way.

*Ahem.* Other than that, help your parents out as much as possible. Not only will it get you brownie points for later, but it'll save on a whole bunch of screaming. Again, happy car.

I've moved a few times?three in-state and one out of state?and it's going to be a little rough. But don't stress about it. You'll end up fine. Unless you don't. That rarely happens, but if it does, don't blame me. Please?[/FONT]

[John]

Two words: garage sale.

[Redemption]

[quote name='Allamorph][FONT=Arial'] Unless you don't. That rarely happens, but if it does, don't blame me. Please?[/FONT][/quote]

[size=1]Lol. Don't worry about that. People will like us or they won't, simple as that. As long as we stay on mutual terms, then that I can handle.

Because of where I live, I'm not used to people living in close vicinity to me (which has made for some.... interesting habits). So it'll be a change.

Oh, and another question, does anyone have any ideas of how to get large furniture to a 5th floor apartment?[/size]

[John]

[quote name='Redemption][size=1']Oh, and another question, does anyone have any ideas of how to get large furniture to a 5th floor apartment?[/size][/quote] No easy method. XD If you don't have enough people strong enough to carry it up all the stairs, you'll probably need to find some good helping hands. Really though, most of the stuff you're asking about is stuff that your parents probably know how to work out anyway.

[Redemption]

[size=1]At the moment, they're pretty stressed and I don't want to bother them for the time being. I just thought I'd use what resources I have and ask people for any handy hints they might have from experience.[/size]

[TheResplendent]

[FONT=Tahoma]Don't use your neighbor's water and hose without asking, and don't take their snow shovels from their back deck and not give them back. Yeah, that's about it. lol

But yeah, when it comes to co-existing with your new neighbors and what not, just don't instigate anything or purposely pick a fight or whatnot. People are typically less then enthusiastic about going out of their way to start up trouble with someone simply because they just moved in. Of course this depends on what kind of neighborhood it is, but I wouldn't worry too much about that. Packing and unloading will probably be more of a problem than that will be.[/FONT]

[Gavin]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting.

Most of the obvious stuff has been said already, clear out the stuff you don't need or won't be able to fit in your new home, try and make a good impression with your neighbours, the usual. Seeing as you're from the countryside, get a good pair of ear-plugs, seriously I know what it's like having to live in the city after years in the country, you'll have been so used to the quiet that any little sound will wake you up.

As for getting furniture up five floors, I'm going to go with John and say get a few of your stronger neighbours to help you bring it up the stairs, there really is not an easy method. [/SIZE]

[Redemption]

[quote name='Gavin][SIZE=1']Seeing as you're from the countryside, get a good pair of ear-plugs, seriously I know what it's like having to live in the city after years in the country, you'll have been so used to the quiet that any little sound will wake you up.[/SIZE][/quote]

[size=1]Uh oh... we're practically living next to one of the busiest roads in the city. ^^; At least it's next to the river.

Oh, and I'm moving to Brisbane, in Australia, so we don't have snow BKstyles. :p We also have water restrictions because of the drought.[/size]