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Four Moves
I haven’t blogged since May. Almost three weeks. In the meantime, I’ve been doing top secret deadline knitting. I’ve been launching a big new project at work. I’ve been moving my stuff down into the first floor of the house I’ve been living, to assume the one bedroom standalone apartment for me and Sandra and the dogs and Cleo, at least for the next little while.
Without a doubt, moving sucks.
This particular move is being done in four distinct stages. Maybe it makes it easier. Maybe it only serves to draw out what’s destined to be a horrible soul-sucking process. I don’t know.
Move #1:
Back in late november, I flew to Toronto with two suitcases and a backpack. Over the next six months, I spent every trip back and forth, schlepping a little more of our stuff across the country. By now, about 90% of what we actually need is already here.
Move #2:
I was supposed to be able to move into the apartment on May 30. It ended up getting pushed until the first week of June, several days of which I was actually without a place to live at all, as the new dude had already moved into my old room.
It’s taken me awhile, but I’ve got the living room set up in a fairly adorable fashion, and there should be room for some of our furniture when it gets here.
Move #3:
Officially, this starts on Wednesday when Buhler’s Moving comes to load up the truck with the rest of our Calgary stuff. Unofficially, it started back in April when we started packing, cleaning, and organizing. I’m flying to Calgary Thursday night and we really need to start driving on Friday morning in order to make the few hard timepoints we have for our little road trip / moving / camping vacation that’ll take much of the next three weeks. We’ll see.
Move #4:
We won’t be able to stay in a 600 square foot one bedroom apartment with two big labs forever. So, Move #4? Hopefully sometime in the next six months, after our Calgary house sells, and after we’re able to buy a more permanent residence in Toronto.
I’m a little exhausted just thinking about it, but am very excited for this next step in a really long journey.
Next time I write, it’ll be from the road!
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June 16th, 2009 at 9:06 am
I’m very glad that you’re not homeless anymore and I empathize with all the moving. I hate to move and my last one was very slow which is both good and bad. Have a great vacation.
June 16th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Wow, it has certainly taken a long time for you to get into your new space just because others weren’t on schedule. I am really excited about you and Sandra and your great adventure in your moving trek from [almost sea to sea] here to Toronto. Sorry but I seem to have missed all the going away plans that were made for you. Didn’t hear about them until they were well passed. Guess the invitations were lost in the mail – darn that Canada Post and Telus sercise is a bit iffy also.
Have a wonderful trip East and I know your life will return to some semblance of order once you and Sandra have started a new chapter in your lives. This could be like a second honeymoon for you both. Enjoy the renewal of your relationship.
Will miss you both,
Donna
June 16th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Moving is without a doubt an utterly soul-sucking, gut-wrenching procedure, but it will be so worth it for you to be all together in your adorable space…
June 16th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Hi, your place already looks very comfortable. I wish you a safe drive and some deserved time-off.
June 16th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
So glad you’ve finally reached this point in your journey. It’s been a long time coming. Have a safe and amazing trip…
June 17th, 2009 at 8:56 am
Good luck with all of your moves. I’m sure it will all be worth it in the end. I can relate on some scale, I’m moving 2 times. I just moved into an interim apartment (think teeny tiny, one bathroom, and with parents) and then into a new apartment that I’ll be renting from my parents above their new barn where my horse lives. Just getting my own space, and getting to live with my dog and horse, is priceless. My own kitchen is the grand prize
June 18th, 2009 at 3:34 am
Safe travels. Let me know if there’s anything you need if/when you hit Chicagoland.
June 18th, 2009 at 8:56 am
I don’t envy you all the upheaval; just keep your eye on the final goal (or the next goal, even if it’s not final). I’m happy that you and Sandra will finally be back together where you should be (complete with livestock). Have a great trip, and I hope this move goes smoothly!
June 26th, 2009 at 12:56 am
I always enjoy your insight on the subjects you discuss. It is much appreciated! I hope you are moving to a place with a little more sunshine!