CONFESSION TIME

[st_aurafina]

WE HAVE TOO MANY BOOKS

I wish I had the guts to admit this before we lilacsigil packed SIXTY BOXES of them.



IN CONCLUSION MOVING SUCKS BIG TIME AND I THINK WE SHOULD ABANDON ALL MATERIAL POSSESSIONS AND LIVE IN STERILE PODS.

Comments

[realpestilence]

I'm currently packing "things I don't need every day" in case I get a transfer. So far, I've cleared out 3 bookcases and half my hall closet, along with the numerous boxes in the walk-in closet. I'd feel triumphant, if it weren't for the 9 boxes of books already packed, the remaining 2 bookcases, the rest of the hall closet, and the stuff in the car. And this assumes I'll be able to resist hitting the thrift stores and using that amazon gift card I got for Christmas!

I do understand your dilemma. Books are wonderful, until you have to move, and then it's all wth was I thinking?!

[st_aurafina]

Getting ready early is a really good idea. I think you'll have a better move because of that. And we put a total veto on books or anything for the kitchen, until we're into the new place. It's been hard!!

I don't know why I needed two copies of the Chronicles of Narnia, to be honest. But now they're in the new house and I don't have to worry about it until the next move.

[realpestilence]

I'm really annoyed at how many duplicate copies of things I've found. I don't need one copy of the Southern Living 1993 cookbook, much less THREE. I used to keep all my books, cds, and movies listed in my computer and would print out the list before I went shopping, so as not to duplicate things. That organized ship sailed and sunk decades ago.

I'm running into the problem of where to put stuff I have packed. I've only got a small studio so it's like a Rubik's cube in here. I may have to check out storage rental prices.

I'm glad you're getting all settled in. Well worth the temporary chaos. I'm envious of your kitchen and your bookcases!