My parents are moving from an apartment on the South Park Blocks (near Portland State University) to a swanky condo down near the waterfront. TODAY.
So, as I quickly throw on some helping my parents move clothes, I will share with you a few tips I have learned from helping other people move.
1. Wear comfy, closed toed shoes. Sneakers are the best, but any sturdy yet comfortable shoe will do. (This is also a good idea for when you go to a Home Improvement store-there's nothing worse than having a box of nails fall on your poor exposed toes.)
2. Bring some snacks that don't require utensils or plates to eat. I'm bringing some Lara Bars and Costco Trail mix.
3. Don't bring extra stuff with you. I'm leaving my laptop at home. Not just because my Dad accidentally disconnected the wireless access either. But because it creates one more thing for me to have to keep track of.
4. Be prepared to return to your home and feel a little disappointed. My parents have a spectacular view. Two spectacular views actually. I'm sure I will be a little jealous. But I'm pretty sure I will be welcome at all family gatherings, so I know it will work out.
9 comments:
mmm trail mix.
Can I have their old apartment? I mean, if they're not using it...
When I was at Tim Horton's they had these little hard-toe attachments you could slip on over your otherwise hard-toe'less shoes.
Helping people move, yuck. Good idea on the shoes.
i have vowed not to help anyone move again. it is part of the requirements for joining church of starbucks.
sorry, ma, but you're getting in that old folk's home on yer own...
cami: Hands off, sista!
verso: The second they officially move out, the maintenance company comes in to rip out the carpets and cabinets...are you willing to wait a bit?
steven: The only Horton I know hears a who.
foofy: All I ended up doing was vaccumning and eating trail mix. Phew, I'm tired. ;)
holly: Did you just call me Ma? Wow, someones getting a bit loopier than usual.
I'm so glad they got a new place. I wish we were so fortunate. The house is still on the market with no offers.
Oh well, at least we don't have to worry about DK loosing his job.
Tell M & D I said hello, and enjoy their new home, I hope to see them again someday, sigh.
nana: They were just renting, so they didn't have to sell anything. They'd been renting for 5+ years after selling their house and moving to Portland from CT.
(I'm still crossing my fingers for you, btw!)
Great tips. I'm jealous from here, without even seeing their actual view.
You're a good daughter.
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