Every move produces a list of solemn vows — promises made to yourself in the heat of the moving day moment, with the fervent certainty that comes from being sweaty, exhausted, and surrounded by 60 boxes at 9 PM. Here are the things people universally swear they’ll never do again after moving.
1. ‘I Am Never Waiting This Long to Start Packing Again’
Made approximately two days before moving day, while packing the kitchen at midnight. This vow is sincere. It is made by every person who has ever moved. It will be made again, two years from now, in exactly the same circumstances.
2. ‘I Am Getting Rid of at Least Half My Stuff Before the Next Move’
An excellent intention. Some people honor it at the next move. Some people honor it at the move after that. Some people move their unlabeled ‘misc’ box to their fifth home still unopened.
3. ‘I Am Hiring Movers Next Time — No Matter What’
Also an excellent intention and one that is frequently honored. The people who have experienced both the DIY move and the professional move consistently report that the professional move was worth every dollar. Cheep Cheep Movers has created many converts.
4. ‘I Am Never Leaving a Junk Drawer to Unpack at the Last Minute’
The junk drawer will always exist. It will always be left for last. It will always take 35% longer to deal with than all the actual important rooms combined.
5. ‘I Am Never Moving on a Summer Saturday Again’
Three months into move planning, when the only available Saturday for six weeks is the hottest Saturday of the decade, this vow will be tested. Consider booking a Tuesday.
6. ‘I Am Never Moving to Another Walk-Up Apartment Again’
Made specifically while navigating a heavy sofa around the landing on the third-floor staircase. A legitimate life preference to develop.
7. ‘I Am Keeping My Original Appliance Boxes From Now On’
After experiencing the chaos of packing a blender in a random medium box, you will henceforth keep every original box. You will create a storage situation. It will outlast several more moves.
Moving is stressful — but it’s also one of life’s most exciting transitions. Cheep Cheep Movers is here to make the logistical part easy so you can focus on the adventure ahead.
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