The Joys Of Packing

Aw yes, the joy of packing. I sat here Monday and did absolutely nothing. I just sat and thought about the overwhelming project in front of me. I sat here and looked around my living room, into the dining room and into the kitchen. I could not move! Then it came to me; pack what I am taking with me first.

Well, that helped somewhat, but then I found I have a problem parting with anything. I messaged a friend that is also moving to Costa Rica. I told Nancy about my dilemma. She is not moving until January, but said she had already started "purging." That somehow rang my bell. So, I started over and kept saying out loud, "purge Claudia purge!" I'm thinning things down a bit more now.

The one thing I cannot thin down are my books. Yep, I have 8 boxes of books packed.

I also made another decision concerning my move. When the shipper drops the container at my home for the 4 hours I have to load it I worried. They only bring the containers on weekdays which means it will be hard to find friends to help. Not to mention the fact that I, and probably none of my friends, know the right way to fill a 20 foot container bound for the ocean. I contacted a mover in Commerce, Tx. He came over and took a look at what I am moving, we discussed the process and it just made since to have a professional do this part. I know I will have 3-4 men here who know the business, and my belongings will have a better chance of making the trip unharmed. Another challenge crossed off my list!

Pura Vida!