Well it has been quite a journey these past 12 months and a lot of pain mixed with pleasure. I thought about it, considered the pros and cons and then finally decided to move. Not that I don't love LA but it was time for a change. We've all been there when it slowly dawns on us we need to do things different if we are going to continue to grow and change.
Yes, there is pain with "pulling up roots" and then finding another "safe, friendly" place to put them down again. I wonder if a plants "knows" this pain or if requires human consciousness?
My first 10 tips if your thinking of doing this are:
1. Think about it. Make sure your moving for the right reasons.
2. Put away double the amount of money you think it will cost to move.
3. Hire good movers.
4. Visit your potential new home for at least 2 weeks each during 2 different seasons.
5. Give away, throw away or dispose of things you haven't used in over 2 years, it is not likely you'll need them in your new location. Start this early, 6 months before your intended move.
6. Six months before you plan to move start collecting addresses of mailees who must be notified of your changed address.
7. Find a place to rent in the area, use it as a base of operations while you get adjusted to your new surroundings.
8. Make sure your address book is current and you have at least 2 copies of it.
9. Take extra time to spend with your closest friends - there will be a gap in your life when you leave them which no one can fill.
10. Call often.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
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