Moving

There was a time in my life that moving, even with 3 kids, wasn't a humungous job...not in today's world, though.  I made a firm commitment last night to sell the house and this morning began to call half the world about things that needed to be cancelled (water heater rental, gas, hydro, security system, house insurance, lawn service, cable/internet/phone) and things that need my change of address (insurance, pensions, doctor, dentist, dermatologist, driver's licence, health card).  Most were fairly easy but some (driver's licence and health card) were impossible to do without going to the office downtown.  They can wait a while.  My computer desk looks like a bomb went off on it and I can only hope I put all my I.D. back in the right place.

I packed a large tote box with my embarrassingly large collection of shoes...I'm only keeping half of what I have.  I also filled another large garbage bag with clothes I don't need and will take it over to the Salvation Army today.  It's scary to think how many clothes I had that I never wear.  Such a waste.

I have no idea how people do all their moving in one day but I guess it's easier on you when you're young, strong of body and mind, and enthusiastic.  I'm taking a month because I don't want to be overwhelmed.

One day soon it will all be done and I can relax.