Countdown...

2.5 weeks, I am losing my mind!!!

Has anyone ever moved across a country? I need a checklist from someone who's done this. Even a relationship checklist, things a person needs to cover before the event. I need to feel more secure here, my taurus blood is running thick!

Ahem...

1. Make sure you really want to move before you start putting things into motion that can't be taken back

2. Have a place to stay 🙂

3. Get a checklist (much like this one 🙂 ) You'll rewrite it a couple of times, but it's a good way to clear your head when you feel like you're going crazy during the middle of it all

4. Get a budget going ahead of time for expenses so that you can plan for them (moving truck, any move-out fees for the place you're leaving, move-in fees for the new place, etc)

5. Make sure you give notice that you're leaving at your old place, work etc. (ok- common sense, but anyway....)

6. Don't forget to have your mail forwarded

7. Start packing early or at least go through your stuff and get rid of things you don't want- this eliminates moving things that you really don't want anymore

8. Oh- plan from the moving day backward- this helps in case you have forgotten anything- when you go backwards you're more likely to remember little details that fall through the cracks

9. Make sure you really want to move before you start putting things into motion that can't be taken back- 🙂

This is really a random list that ran through my head and since it is early, this is all I have right now- let me know if you need more or something that makes more sense 🙂 I just moved, so when I am more awake, it's still pretty fresh in my mind 🙂

I love you Kavindra!!! Thanks, this is the kind of thing I need. My biggest problems are:

a) giving notice where I live...my bestfriend, roomate of 5 years is my landlord. 😢 I told him this weekend, and he's freaked and feels I should of given more notice, I feel awful.

b) Trying to get a job CONFIRMED over the phone, before I move. A few companies sound Really serious about hiring, but they close with, come down when u get here! I NEED security on my $ $ $ !

🙂 Thanks! I feel loved 🙂

Hmmm- let's see here...

a) Maybe offer some kind of incentive or something extra you could do- for example- do a stellar job cleaning the place or offer to help work on finding a new roomate for him- if $ $ $ is the issue....

b) OMG- same prob here- I had been looking for a job for MONTHS before moving and got the same response...I just kept track of all the numbers of those companies and called them as soon as I got here- they will be impressed with your organizational skills and see that you are really interested and willing to put in the work- it's scary to move without having confirmation of a job- believe me- I'm all about security, but when you find that great job, all the worry will have been worth it- just be tenatious- that need for security will drive you to get that job!

Gosh it must be scary. Don't know if I could do that..

Things that seem scary are so worth it when they lead to something you really want...

at this point TG..just focuse on YOU YOUR $ $ & YOUR BF..yes maybe you could have given your friend more time, but you didn't...So nothing more to do there, Just say your sorry and try not to feel bad. Keep your head up =D

focus* shesh.

givin******

"Things that seem scary are so worth it when they lead to something you really want..."

Thats one of the wisest and meaningful statements made
:-)
And that observation is so true.

Very wise statement indeed, Kavindra. And Juicy u nailed the order of things too. I am soooooo pumped to leave my job, my roomate, and this city - it's crazy. My bf reminds me everyday with little messages or calls of why I want to go. I just really hope I get the job & pay I want. I have always prided myself on having a career and being independant.

I'm throwing myself in the ocean here.

"I'm throwing myself in the ocean here."

That is love speaking. Good luck to both of you dear TG 🙂

I'm throwing myself in the ocean here.

It's the best feeling ever TG 🙂 You'll love it once you get there!



Thats one of the wisest and meaningful statements made
:-)
And that observation is so true.

Blushes- thanks 🙂

Money is your biggest need.Make sure you have enough that will cover everything for at least 2 or 3 months.

Are you driving?If so rather than depending on resturaunts for food,get a cooler and ice for lunch meats,sodas,breads(secured in waterproof ziplock bags),water,etc. to save some money there.

Also call ahead and find out what the living costs are at the new location to adjest the cash amount to that.

For the job thing,it seems promising since they didn't straight out tell you no.Its slightly better to wait to meet the person in person when you hire them from the employers perspective.

All things aside, I wish you the best of luck. It must've been a huge decision to make and I am sure your more than capable.

All I've got to say is that make sure you are still your own person, independent financially and emotionally. This is what attracted the scorp to you in the first place so don't let this change. Stand firm and on your own two feet and everything will be just peachy!

🙂

Ya I'm driving there. My scorp is flying back on the 25th, we've got movers picking up our stuff, and we're driving together. We arranged stopping halfway and visiting friends, so that saves a hotel bill, and I'll be packing lunches most of the way. Rent will be the same, but I will suddenly live in a province with NO HEALTHCARE!!!! IT's all free in Manitoba, and BC u gotta pay or get insurance I guess. I think car insurance is more too, thanks for the reminder.

I am scared of the fact that I will suddenly have no friends there. My sis lives close, but it's still 3.5 hours away.

BUT I came to a realization the other day. I was going for a walk, thinking how alone I often feel in the world, and wondered where people are when I need them. Then I realized, it doesn't really matter where I am - it's still me alone in the world, talking to God, and taking my life's journey.