tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81763117395213130482024-03-05T01:56:09.107-08:00Embry's Organizing ConceptsCyrus Embryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714495993538933033noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176311739521313048.post-51566374632548576812019-06-13T07:14:00.003-07:002019-06-13T07:14:58.383-07:00Laundry: No One’s Favorite Chore<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN">Laundry happens to be one of those necessities
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many clothes that it’s a time consuming process just to do multiple loads of
laundry. Perhaps it’s because I wish it was as easy as putting it in the washer
and dryer when in reality, sorting and folding laundry takes the most time. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Overall, I feel like if I had the choice
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<span lang="EN">For us at our apartment, our laundry hookup is
in the basement and yet our bedrooms and closets and dirty clothes are all
upstairs in our rooms. So it takes multiple trips up and down multiple flights
of stairs, and that alone can be annoying to deal with. The other thing that
gets me is we only have one laundry basket, so when I do make multiple trips up
and down the stairs to bring loads to and from our room to the basement, I run
out of things to use to hold the laundry since it’s usually occupied by other
clean, folded laundry. Heck, this causes me to scrounge for items that could be
useful in the process, like cardboard boxes or even just strongarming it all
down to the basement in my hands.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN">I’m certain that if the laundry and my closet
were on the same floor, I’d have a much less hate filled relationship with
doing laundry. But until then, until we move out of our apartment, I’ll be
annoyed at the thought of folding clothes and taking baskets and cardboard
boxes full of laundry up and down the stairs.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN">It’s funny too since I used to hate doing
laundry in high school as a chore. I would always fight with my brother over
who had to do the laundry. We’d literally bargain and divvy out chores in a way
that we preferred, almost as if we were drafting chores back and forth for the
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<span lang="EN">Ultimately, I think if we had a laundry chute,
more closet space, and a bigger washer and dryer, laundry truly wouldn’t be
that much of a hassle. But since there are so many steps to actually doing it,
I end up spending an entire evening washing clothes, drying them, folding them,
and transporting them twice. It’s all a bit much for me. Heck, I’d far prefer
to clean the dishes or cook dinner than mess with laundry.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN">I’m often envious of the people who move off to a state that’s cross country. Or even a country that’s on a different continent. They seem carefree, completely independent, and just totally oblivious to the things that weigh down so many of us on the normal daily grind.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN">You see, the thing is, I know I’m a happy person who is independent and, for the most part, devoid of any sort of baggage that drags a lot of people down. I’m like the people who I envy that move off.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN">But I enjoy my location, who I’ve surrounded myself with, and what I’m doing with my life. I have developed <i>my </i>sense of self-worth and independence through my own methods of trial and error, so I’m not in need of some far off journey that ends elsewhere. I’ll leave my cardboard boxes of old books in storage untouched because I don’t need to move away and pack up those cardboard boxes.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN">The problem with that thinking is that it’s not the location that is better; rather, it’s <i>you </i>who gets better. You become happier with a new environment. You start off your life anew. You find new people. It’s more exciting, more nerve-wracking, and more hectic at first, but it renews your sense of purpose.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN">So, it sounds wildly enticing to up and move for the hell of it. I can admit that. But I don’t need that fresh perspective that so many people do, because I try to have a fresh change in my thinking or living a few times each year so that I’m not growing complacent or even jaded with my current life. So long as I can hold myself to that, I know that I’ll be happy and successful with my life.</span></div>
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exhilarating and exhausting at the same time. If you have an upcoming move on
the horizon, you can do yourself a real favor by planning out a week by week
strategy which will make the work so much easier. </span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">This is the time to research the company you plan
to use for moving. This is also a great time to look into specific services you
will need in your new location. Doctors, dentists, financial institutions. It
is also not a bad idea to take a look at moving insurance. This protect your
possessions during a move. </span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Spend some time getting estimates from a few
different moving companies. This will ensure you get the best deal possible.
Also, make sure you start the process of having your address changed. </span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Start doing an inventory of your clothing and
belongings. It might be time to donate to Goodwill in order to cut down on the
volume of things you need to move. Also, start the transfer process for your
kids if they will be heading to a new school. </span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Start getting your moving supplies and <a href="http://gingeryguildhie.blogspot.com/2018/05/getting-free-boxes-for-moving.html" target="_blank">cardboard boxes</a> ready for the big day, and don't forget to notify your friends and family
of your new address. Get a room by room packing plan in place so that you and
your family do not feel overwhelmed by the amount of work in front of you. </span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Arrange for time off at work and even set up a
babysitter if your children are too young to be helpful. If you think the move
will be too emotional for your kids, then that is a good reason to get a sitter
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Begin to arrange all important paper work and
personal items which you do not wish the moving company to handle. Figure out
your plan for moving these items. </span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">You might feel that you are running out of steam
at this point, but keep <a href="https://makespace.com/blog/posts/moving-packing-tips/" target="_blank">packing</a>. Make sure you have filled out an official
change of address form with the post office. This is also the time to clean out
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Your move should be feeling really, real now.
It's time to schedule a utilities turn off date. This should be set for one day
after your move out date. Confirm all final details with your moving company.
Set up a cleaning service to come directly after the move out to conduct a move
out cleaning. Be sure to get plenty of rest the night before your move, because
regardless of how much pre-planning you do, the day of the move will be
physically and emotionally tiring. </span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">Be sure to take time with your family to enjoy
all of the wonderful memories you made in your home and to reassure each other
that this move is the beginning of a lot of new memories as well.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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