TypewriterGirl Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 So after my long day at the hospital I found out that I'll be moving to Reno, NV this September. I am not used to living in a dry climate, not used to heat, and not used to cold. As excited as I am to move, I'm kind of freaked out about the whole moving process, finding new and amazing doctors, finding a new job and surviving in the rugged terrain. I'm a total wimp. If anyone has any amazing advice about moving, or you live in Reno and love it and are excited for a new friend please let me know! I didn't step foot outside at all last summer except to jump in my air conditioned car to my air conditioned office, so living somewhere that's extremely warmer than where I live now is kinda freaking me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 I have moved a lot in the past 7 years. I'll share some of my tips. A few years ago I moved from Alaska to Georgia. Talk about a climate change! I don't tolerate heat well, so the temperatures were definitely a concern for me. For the most part I stay inside in the air conditioning in the summer, but when you have to go out, just that short walk to the car can be really hard. I have found cooling vests to be a huge help. There are days when it truly makes the difference between being able to leave the house and being stuck inside. As for packing - I have found it very helpful to number each box. Packing and unpacking take me a lo-ooooong time. Even with help, it takes me almost a year to unpack and get settled into a new home. Because there will be items in boxes for months on end, I put a number on each box. Then I have a sheet of paper that lists the main items that are in that box. When it comes time to unpack, I know exactly which boxes I will need first (current season's clothes, some kitchen items, bathroom necessities, towels, sheets, etc.). I also know which boxes can stay sealed up for a while (clothes for a different season, seasonal decorations, books, craft items, etc.). If I suddenly need an item that I didn't think I would, it is easy to find. I just check my list, find out which number box I need, and let my husband know which box to hunt for. It takes a little more time while packing to put a number on a box and write down what is in the box, but it is such a time and energy saver in the end.I hope that your move goes smoothly for you and that you will be making new friends very soon.Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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