Moving tips

A few things to know if a move is in your near future:

1. Avoid moving at all costs.
2. When you learn how to move in a painless manner, please tell me how you did it!
3. Many hands make light work, but the hands need some guidance on what to do. Have some organization to what needs to happen and there will be less stress. The Elder's Quorum is pretty amazing!
4. Wear good shoes.
5. When it's 104 F (40 C) outside, that's a good time to take a break. Drink some water. Like a gallon (3.7854 L).
6. Obtain enough boxes, bags, suitcases, or other containers to accommodate all moving items. My man found that small document boxes fit most objects, but aren't so big that they get too heavy very easily, plus they are sturdy, sort of. Word is that if the local grocery store doesn't give boxes, the local liquor store may. "Wine, one sip of this will bathe the drooping spirits in delight beyond the bliss of dreams. Be wise and taste." - Milton (However, even if I did drink wine - or any alcohol, I doubt it would undroop my spirits during a move.)
7. If applicable, check with the property manager or realtor to make sure the carpets will be cleaned far enough in advance that they will be dry on the day you want to move in, rather than discovering they are still cleaning, and therefore still wet, at the time you get the key.
8. Avoid moving during the community luau, during which a 2 story water slide/bounce house covers the entirety of the walk way.
9. Count your blessings while unpacking that you won't have to repack for a while.
10. Before and after photos might make you feel like you've accomplished something. Behold the empty box pile!

More thoughts?