“Shoes in a Suitcase” is either the coolest name for a new band or the lamest. Anyway, those are my shoes there in that suitcase. Something I’ve learned as someone who moves every year or two is that luggage makes moving that much easier. Why? Wheels.
Maybe I don’t talk about it as much as writing or theology or makeup, but you have to know about another major interest of mine: organizing. I thought for a while that I wanted to be a personal organizer, but then I realized I don’t so much want to deal with people’s issues and teach them a new way of life as I want them to let me into their homes and then leave me alone while I work. It’s like art to me. Or, not really, but it is a lot of fun.
This is one of the reasons I like moving. The other reason is that I like new spaces. They’re exciting.
So, tomorrow I move. I’ll probably come back with bruises. But, I’ll have a new place.
How much do we all love my terrible iPhone pictures? If I intended on putting this one up on my blog, I would have put my most fabulous shoes on top and not flip flops and clogs. That’s the only pair of clogs I own, I swear. Stop judging me.
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There’s such a job as a personal organizer?! I soooo want to do that!
I love moving too! New fresh spaces, not yet overrun by clutter and dust. Love it.
I’d listen to Shoes in a Suitcase. Just saying :)
You’re a grad student in SoCal, flip-flops are the default shoe! Have fun with your new space!
Hmmmm, maybe I can hire you to help me move next year. I hate moving/packing and I’m no good at it at all.
Also, there’s nothing wrong w/ clogs! I own a pair of Birkenstock clogs, so you’re in good company!
I would LOVE for you to come and organize my house. I would even leave you alone while you do it!
I’m moving tomorrow TOO! Small world :)
I don’t know if I share your enthusiasm on the actual moving part…but I like the idea of new spaces and different places.
“Shoes in a Suitcase” is an AWESOME name for a band. ok?
1. those are a lot of shoes.
2. i’m moving at the end of july. no place yet, just moving. looking forward to a new place but also dreading the move.
3. you’re awesome
I love new spaces, too. I even really like emptying old spaces. We’re moving in a few weeks and I can’t wait.
You are obviously a much better mover than I. I am such a freaking disaster right now. Thankfully most of my stuff is still packed up from the last move. I hate moving, but I do love the new space and making things look pretty once I get there!
Moving is so exhausting but after you get all settled, its the best feeling ever! I’ve moved, oh, 5 times in the last 4 years so I’ve done my fair share of moving. Good luck!
I looooove organization!!!! I’m the same way though..I want to just relax and do it myself, not teach others!
I could use a personal organizer right about now. I would so fail at that profession myself. For me organizing stuff means putting into a pile and promptly forgetting about it.
I live to organize. Well alright, not really. But I do love to organize. Leave me alone to de-stress and I’ll begin re-arranging my things. When I eventually move into my own house I will have a field day organizing.
New spaces are definitely fun. I wish I had a new space right now. Actually there are a lot of things that I want but won’t get. Such is life.
I’m glad I’m not the only one with a lot of shoes! I have a bucket bin full of shoes. :-X
I love moving and I’m excited to pack and reorganize everything starting tonight or tomorrow. How exciting for you too!
Have you ever been to The Container Store? If not, don’t. EVER. It’s like crack for the organizational-fiend.
Ha, I have the bruises! One nasty one on my arm (that I keep catching sight of when I type) and one monster of one on my knee. Moving is brutal.
I dig Shoes in a Suitcase btw. Sounds cool.
No, I like that picture a lot. It works with the shoes on top being similar tones.
*stops judging you based on the clogs*
My favorite thing about moving is its anti-crap-accumulation effect.