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Big firsts are always exciting. Your first bike, your first kiss, your
first job, your first car; these are all things you’ll remember for the
good. But a first move is something you’ll remember forever, but most
likely for the bad. To avoid the “first move woes” try following these
tips to make sure everything goes smoothly:
1. Don’t be afraid to ask for help: You’ve never moved
before, so you’re not really sure what you need or what the move is going
to be like. So get someone who has moved before and ask for some advice.
Whether it’s about packing, things you need to bring, or just cleaning
tips, an experienced mind can give you some valuable help. You’ll be
kicking yourself if you realize you forgot to bring a trash can, a blanket,
a fan, dishes, silverware, socks, a toothbrush. A second mind can help
make sure you have everything you need.
2. Don’t loose your patience: Unless you’ve lived
on your own before, it’s hard to know how much you eat, especially when
you’ve been sharing with your family for your entire life. So when you
move to your new place, don’t over-stuff your fridge and cabinets with
food because much of it can become spoiled. For the first month, just
buy what you need for a few days. At the end of the month you should
better be able to judge how much you really eat.
3. Don’t worry:You probably will feel really exhausted
after you move in. This is because you’ve been cleaning, shopping, organizing,
cleaning some more, and going to sleep late. Don’t worry about it. After
you’ve really settled in and have everything cleaned and under control,
you should get your energy back again.
4. Don’t forget to eat: I said not to worry, but I
didn’t say not to eat. You may be so overwhelmed by your first move that
you might forget to feed yourself. When you’re done the days cleaning,
make sure you eat and drink something. Even though you might not be hungry,
you don’t want to go a whole day of cleaning without nourishing yourself.
5. Don’t forget to do you laundry: Maybe your mom
has been doing laundry for you your entire life. If so, you don’t want
to find your self realizing you have no clean clothes to wear.
Good luck on your first
move!
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