Category: Move
The Ultimate Relationship Test – Moving In Together
June 15, 2016
Moving isn’t new to me. Over the last 10 years, I’ve moved nearly every 12-18 months. However, moving in with and living with a boyfriend isn’t as common. Ever since I moved to the Chicago suburbs, I’ve rented apartments. I haven’t lived in an apartment for many years as I would usually rent a room […]
I Moved Again…A Few Months Ago
November 26, 2014
Towards the end of summer, I was feeling really down and miserable about where I was living so when my lease came due for renewal I decided to find a new place. I liked the apartment and the amenities but it was really far away from LIFE to the extent that going to the grocery […]
Living in a New Place, Accepting Visitors!
March 14, 2014
About two weeks before I left Oregon, I signed a lease for my new apartment. I didn’t see or tour the apartment before signing nor did I see pictures of the apartment. I fully relied on Google maps street view, floor plan images and the words of a patient sales person. Surprisingly, It actually worked […]
Eastward Ho! Road Trip to Chicago from Oregon
February 25, 2014
I wanted to wait to write about my long road trip to really reflect on the experience and convey something meaningful. Daily updates were posted to my friends and family via Facebook even though many requests were made to blog about the experience. A couple years ago I took a professional communication assessment that helped […]
Move to Chicago from Bend Oregon
February 7, 2014
All the stuff is figured out. All the items are decided. All the things are packed.. About a week ago, I loaded up a u-box provided by U-haul with all the items I wanted to bring with me to Chicago. The entire 5x8x7.5 space was more or less filled! Almost immediately I felt a weight […]
I move Feb. 8th
January 5, 2014
My move date is final. On February 8th I pull out of Bend to start a new adventure in Illinois! I’m so, so excited but a little scared too. Over the next few weeks I will sell or donate almost everything in my house with the intention to limit the moving expenses to a trailer, […]
Anxiety Rant and Moving FAQs
December 30, 2013
Since the news that I’m moving to Illinois has been released, I have received nothing but support and exuberation from my friends and family. A few weeks ago I found out that my move date has been pushed to the end of February which really helped lessen the stress to sell everything, determine how I’m […]
Chicago – New Chapter
December 5, 2013
A new chapter in my life is beginning. I’ve accepted a new position, my dream job, that will take me to Chicago, IL. The position is with the company I work for currently as a Sr. Digital Marketing Strategist at a clients’ office. I’m so excited and thankful for this change! The amount of support […]