May 29, 2012

Let the countdown begin...

Oh hello! (I said that in a British accent, just so you know. Practice!) Today marks 90 days until I leave for London.

I know I haven't posted much lately, but to be honest there's not a lot to talk about yet. I'm in a bit of a holding pattern right now, working two jobs and trying to spend as little money as possible so I can keep my savings account as close to its current balance as possible until I leave. The next step is to apply for my student visa, which can't be done until three weeks from now. That will probably be slightly exciting, so expect a post on that in the near future.

The thing I haven't touched yet is the packing/storage task. Which I could start anytime I want. Except that I don't want to, of course, because UGH, who wants to deal with that? I'm going to force myself to start writing small tasks related to that on my To-Do List sooner rather than later though. Because in spite of the OMG SO MUCH WORK factor, it's going to be one of the most tangible things I can do until I actually leave, which should send me into a lovely spiral of excitement.

Please do leave any advice/thoughts/suggestions for storing/packing your life away for a year in the comments. Although I've obsessed on this subject extensively for months, I'm a fan of advice.

Cheers!

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  1. Start the packing sooner than later sis, before you know it it will be time to go. Then the "oh crap" stage sets in. Can't wait!!

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    1. That's what I'm currently trying to convince myself of ;) I'll write something on tomorrow's list and get started.

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  2. Eeeeh, countdown! Exciting. *vicarious travel*

    As someone who has recently de-cluttered my teensy flat, my advice would be to get rid of as much as possible. Ask each item two questions:
    1) Do I need you?
    2) Does keeping you around make me happy?
    If the answer is no to both, toss/donate/gift/sell.

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    1. *writes down list* Thanks darlin! Will be spending a lot of time asking those questions of my belongings in the near future. :D

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