As the big move approaches, I'm trying to get the tons and tons of random stuff Mr and I have accumulated into some sort of order. I'm doing pretty well with getting rid of some stuff, but I find myself getting more stuff almost as quickly! I cannot stop buying books - both reading and crafty. I cannot stop buying yarn. I have stopped buying spices and little decorative knick-knacks after realizing I already have more than enough of both categories.
The hardest part right now is trying to find a place for things as I go through them. We will have movers provided, so I'm not supposed to put things in boxes, but right now I think that would actually make things much easier for me - I can sort them and stack them in the garage out of the way. We are planning on moving part of our stuff and storing another big part of it at my parents' house. We don't yet know where we will live or what size our apartment will be, so its hard for me to know how much stuff to take and how much to leave. I wish I had more discipline to lead a nice minimal life, but the Mr and I are both packrats and collectors. His cameras and musical instruments are all over the house, as are my craft things and cookbooks and all the rest of my books.
I suspect as the time gets closer, I'll be more frantically getting rid of things...
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I know how hard it is to pick & choose what to pack to bring and what to pack to leave. I did it 3 yrs ago before moving from Canada to Switzerland. It's not easy so I'm sending you lots of well wishes and good luck.
You'll find life in Switzerland totally different from what you're used to, guaranteed, so come with an open mind. ;)
Oh my, it sounds like really hard! Don't worry just bring things without which you can't imagine living! I relocated here almost 4 years ago from Poland (yes I know it's closer than US) but I still have so much stuff left behind and keep on bringing them every time we visit Poland. I wish you all the best luck with selecting and organising your stuff.
I agree with Debb that life in Switzerland is very different, you have to keep your mind open and remember that most of Swiss aren't that easy to mingle with ;)
I am really thrilled to meet you soon!
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