How to pack things?

How hard it is to pack your things?

Well, if you would ask me, it is the hardest thing I did! And to tell you honestly, I wasn't able to do it by myself. I had to ask for help and I got it from my sister. She loves me that much to help me, eh? LOL!

There was even a time when I told myself not to do it anymore. Just close the boxes and seal them. Whatever is in there...is in there and leave the others behind. Hahaha! But it's hard! But anyway, not all things are easy, right? So I kept on getting up and it may be slow...but at least I was still moving.

How to pack your things?

First, you need to stay calm and be focused. Why? Because you have a lot of decision-making to do on whether which one to take with you and which one is not. Also, there are lots of emotions that will be invested in the process. This is when you are finding stuffs...that is sentimental stuffs...you have never seen and found in the previous months or years...like pictures or gifts you have long kept inside your cabinet.

Second, sort things accordingly. you need to be ready for this time-consuming process. Your time will always be not enough sorting things and stuffs. That is why, when you decide to move, think and be ready ahead of time.

Third, throw all things you don't need and be strict! Don't let those emotions get into you. You know you really want to keep a thing...but you need to throw it coz it's a trash and you don't want your box to be overweight, right? Or you don't want any mess to be with you at your "destination", right? After all, the reason you are moving is to have a new life!

Fourth, when you know which is which, start putting your things in the boxes. I suggest that you have a box wherein you can put those things that you are not sure if you want to keep or not.

Fifth, when everything is in place, don't close or seal your boxes yet. You might need a thing or two that are already inside and you might find something that you still need to put inside.

Sixth, when you're leaving the next day, seal your boxes before you sleep. And for those who are leaving on a plane, weigh your boxes ahead of time to prevent any problems at the airport.

Von voyage! Hope you find your happiness at your destination ... wherever it maybe.

written: May 3, 2008