If you're like me, you've moved more times than you can count. In the past four years, I've moved three times. In just eighteen short years I have lived in five states and nine homes. Over that time I've noticed a few things that never really change.

1. How to get rid of things

After being in one place for a time, you collect things. The experienced mover knows that down sizing will make your life so much easier. It's normally the little things or the things that hold no sentimental value that leave us. Normally, it's easier and a big space saver to just buy a new one when you get where you are going.

2. How to live out of a suitcase

Some journeys take a while and living out a suitcase is required. Honestly, the experienced mover is also an experienced packer.

3. Never really unpacking

Let's be real, you never really unpack. I've lived in one house for two years and I still had a box in the corner of the room. You learn how to live out of boxes and keep at least a few around so that you can be packed and ready to go at a moment's notice.

4. Making fast friends

This one is sometimes the easiest. Everyone loves to meet the new person and will generally be friendly and welcoming to you. If not, most experienced movers can be very outgoing and if not approached first will take it upon themselves to find people they like. They know how to make some life long friends and they tend to be very loyal.

5. Getting the lay of the land

Figuring out the new area is a must for all experienced movers. You need to know where things are and since you have moved so much, you know how to find the stores necessary to survival.

6. Taking in the culture around you

Probably the most fun thing about moving is the chance to take in a new culture. Exploring new places and trying new things makes the move more worthwhile. You get the chance to let your excitement grow and it gives that new place more appeal.