I HATE Moving
Dear Avid Reader,
I HATE Moving.
I hate putting everything into boxes. I hate carrying those boxes. I hate driving all of those boxes to my new place. I hate making a special trip to my in-laws' to get my three year old wedding gifts that have been taking up my in-laws' space. I hate taking up my in-laws' space.
I HATE Moving.
I hate setting up new utilities. I hate telling people my new phone number. I hate telling people my new address. I hate unpacking boxes. I hate installing shelves. I hate fixing the plumbing when it gets stopped up because no one has lived there for five years so no one has had to use the bathroom because it has sat vacant for a shade under a decade.
I HATE Moving.
I hate getting a new drivers license. I hate getting new plates for the truck. I hate hooking up my electronics back up. I hate playing phone tag with the internet people while they are trying to get my DSL going. I hate finding out that there is no line connecting my house to the telephone pole.
I HATE Moving.
I hate switching insurance agents. I hate having to visit a bunch of churches in order to find a good one. I hate having to look for a job. I hate having to shop for a second car. I hate the realization that I have to mow.
But...I love that my wife likes the place and that she lives there with me. I love the fact that she has "decorating ideas". I love the fact that she has, for the first time, the ability to truly nest and make this house her own home.
But I still HATE moving.
I HATE Moving.
I hate putting everything into boxes. I hate carrying those boxes. I hate driving all of those boxes to my new place. I hate making a special trip to my in-laws' to get my three year old wedding gifts that have been taking up my in-laws' space. I hate taking up my in-laws' space.
I HATE Moving.
I hate setting up new utilities. I hate telling people my new phone number. I hate telling people my new address. I hate unpacking boxes. I hate installing shelves. I hate fixing the plumbing when it gets stopped up because no one has lived there for five years so no one has had to use the bathroom because it has sat vacant for a shade under a decade.
I HATE Moving.
I hate getting a new drivers license. I hate getting new plates for the truck. I hate hooking up my electronics back up. I hate playing phone tag with the internet people while they are trying to get my DSL going. I hate finding out that there is no line connecting my house to the telephone pole.
I HATE Moving.
I hate switching insurance agents. I hate having to visit a bunch of churches in order to find a good one. I hate having to look for a job. I hate having to shop for a second car. I hate the realization that I have to mow.
But...I love that my wife likes the place and that she lives there with me. I love the fact that she has "decorating ideas". I love the fact that she has, for the first time, the ability to truly nest and make this house her own home.
But I still HATE moving.
The Next Post Promises To Be Better,
James
James
posted by James at 2:47 PM
10 Comments:
Aww you're such a good husband. I miss you guys. I'm glad Robyn likes the house so much. I knew she would. I can't wait to see it all together. I'm glad that I got to see it before so that the After will be even better. Ciao
Bocks, You're lucky that list didn't involve in-laws' help in moving.
And telephones are so 20th century.
Since you hate moving, I suspect you'll be there for a while. Enjoy!
Don't forget to check out my previous post: But Yesterday Came Suddenly.
They both were posted at the same time so you might have missed it.
I enjoyed readingboth entries, James. I didn't know you all had a move in store -- I'm really excited for you (despite the logistical headaches of moving) but I'm wondering if you'd like to share your plans with the rest of the class?
Plans eh?
Well the plan was 1) move from Searcy to somewhere else and then 2) get a job.
Part one is done (Fort Worth, TX is the place). Part two is still in process.
I hate the fact that you moved! More important than anything else that you mentioned - have you retrieved your pets?
By the way, let Robin know that her replacement is doing o.k., so far as I can tell. It just isn't the same having you two gone!
I know how you feel. I hate moving too and it is one of the reason it took me 15 years to move this time. Thanks for stopping by and helping unpack a box and set up a few things. I'll have to come see you guys in Dallas and see Robyn's decorating skills.
So would it really frustrate you now that you have given all of you information to everyone to have one last plea for the secret number and address? I hope so!(Insert evil grin and chuckle)
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