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18 Thoughts You Have While Moving

The struggle of hauling boxes and furniture around is real.

Danielle Hendrix
Jul 19, 2017
Orlando, Florida
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18 Thoughts You Have While Moving
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Let's all face one universal fact: The process of moving sucks.

It sucks when you're a college student moving in and out of your parents' house, dorm buildings or student-living apartments. It sucks when you're a post-grad trying to juggle your full-time job while transferring everything you own to your new house, condo or apartment.

Basically, if you have to haul boxes and bags and furniture from one place to another, I think we can all agree that moving is one of humankind's least favorite things to do.

I recently moved for the sixth time in five years, and I don't think it ever gets easier. Especially in the midst of summertime in Florida--when you walk outside into a steam bath and fry within 20 minutes--it's one of the most tedious chores.

If you're anything like me or hate moving just as much as I do, here are 18 thoughts you've probably had in the process:

1. "New place, new me!"

2. "I can't wait to redecorate!"

3. "You mean I have to set up cable, WiFi and power too?"

4. "There's a 'proper' way to pack??"

5. "I don't have that much stuff to move!"

6. "All of my things should fit into four boxes, right?"

7. "OK, all of it SHOULD fit into eight boxes!"

8. "...Make that 12 boxes?"

9. "I have WAY too much stuff."

10. "Is furniture even necessary?"

11. "I'll remember what box I put this thing in."

12. *two hours later* "WHERE DID I PUT IT??"

13. *moves two heavy boxes* "HOW do people do this??"

14. "But do we REALLY need a U-Haul?"

15. "...Thank God for U-Haul."

16. "How did I fit all of this stuff in my last place?"

17. "I'm NEVER moving again."

18. "Home sweet home!"

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