Let's begin with future apartment features that you have now that you really don't need in the future:
1. A swimming pool, let's be honest how many times did you use the pool this past summer? I rest my case.
2. A pet park. If you didn't get Fido or Puss in Boots by now, you aren't anytime soon.
3. Near public transportation. When did you get on the bus to go to work? You know you are too good for the bus, stop kidding yourself! "Well just in case my car breaks down..." You were the first to get to the mechanic to get it fixed even if you didn't eat that week. Who you foolin'? You can't be seen riding the bus.
4. Near a public park. When is the last time you sat and chilled at the park? Remember you were too tired to get out your bed on most weekends much less walk to the park.
5. Nearby entertainment. You barely watch television so do you really need an ice skating rink, bowling, theater, and other cool stuff close by. Boring people and workaholics don't use that stuff.
Okay, now here's that list of "I was meaning to use it but..." Yep, those things you can do without before the movers show up and take an extra long time moving your stuff just because...I can see them now talking, "Hey Jim, if he can afford all this stuff, he can afford to pay us extra plus a tip--jackpot!" says one money-hungry mover to another. "Yeah, I love these pack rats!" his co-worker responds.
1. Bar stools, really? Did you use the bar for eating or drinking or better yet, you used it to store junk mail and odds and ends from around the apt.
2. Coffee table. How much entertaining did you do?
3. A bookshelf that you never put enough stuff on it to make a difference. Do you even read books? Wait a minute, you do have books, well are you reading them?
4. The large thing in the corner that is supposed to be for...?
5. Paper, lots and lots of paper. It's not important bills, income tax returns, or supporting documents to claim your inheritance. It's just junk, stuff you said you would read, buy, do, or share and you never did. A tree was sacrificed in vain because of you.
6. Clothes that you know full well are too small, too ugly, too uncomfortable...just too whatever! You even look in the mirror and you say, "Oh yes, this is too....what was I thinking?" Your belly and butt will thank you, "I can breathe...thank God, I can breathe!"
7. Shoes that you rarely ever wear. So what are you waiting for, you plan to mess them up horribly then give them away? Wow, you are so kind (no, not really) even the homeless guy wouldn't bother with your giveaways. "What the...who gave this up? Rot in hell!"
8. Collectibles that haven't had value since your mother's mother was born. Keep dreaming! I know, I know your grandmother's grandmother gave it to her and it was all made in China. That's why it was her good China, get it?
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10. What's that in the drawer, in the closet, under the bed...stop lying to yourself, you don't need it. Now if those items appear to move and smell like...well, you got a problem now don't you! No one appreciates what was once the living or deceased quarters (i.e. roaches and rats). Throw your infested stuff away!
Here's a bonus tip: What you don't need to bring with you on your next move is anyone who doesn't enhance the environment or inspire you to be your best--next!!
Hope this list inspires you to be prepared for your next move! Happy moving!
Nicholl McGuire here once again making your life a little more easier and more organized, see my home organization blog here. Yes, it's time to purge before the next move (sigh).
