I'm sorry, this isn't about makeup, but I'm trying to ask a lot of girls right now: Have you ever moved (homes) entirely by yourself? I've lost touch with all my good friends, and am on a "break" from my bf. I'm moving in a few weeks and I'm basically going to have to do the whole thing by myself. This is really stressful, not to mention embarrassing for me to do in front of the people I'm moving in with. Anyone been through this before?
(Please don't suggest re-connecting with my old friends or asking for help from my "bf"; neither is a possibility. Thanks. :) )
2006-10-17 17:27:38 · 12 answers · asked by melon_rose 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
A note to some of the people who have answered: thanks, but I really don't have *any* family or males around to help.
2006-10-17 17:51:28 · update #1
Back in my earlier years, I moved so often it was pathetic. Personally, I'd rather do it by myself 'cause I'm particular about my home, where I want things, and it seems like 'helpers' (forgive me, I know this sounds ungrateful) just get in my way. Kinda like too many helpers in the kitchen spoils the soup! I love music so I would stack on the music and start packing. I always had to get help moving the really heavy stuff, but I was always lucky enough(or pitiful enough, now I wonder!) to get some guy to offer to help with that stuff. I knew I had it to do and instead of getting stressed, I just tried to look at it as a new experience. You don't say how old you are, but I was in my 20's when I was doing a lot of that moving and that was the 70's and back in those days we pretty much didn't give a ---- about much anyway. Hippie-chick type so maybe my experiences are totally unrelated to your situation. But regardless, I wouldn't let it embarrass me one bit. A girl has gotta do what a girl has gotta do! Hold your head up and you go, girl! No guys at all? How tight is your money situation. Try one of those temp work places where there are usually lots of people hang out looking for just 1 day work, anything for a little money. A lot of quys drive trucks and that would kill 2 birds with one stone
2006-10-17 17:54:49 · answer #1 · answered by poppyandbisquitsmama 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is kind of dangerous unless you can ensure that your roommates are going to be there and only if you don't have a lot of stuff that people would want to steal, but you could always hire a homeless person from one of the street corners. Or go to one of those Labor-Ready places and see if someone wants to help.
I just moved from one state to another in three days and I was 6 months pregnant. I enlisted the help of one of my Marine friends and fed him as payment. Know anyone from the military? They're pretty used to moving all the time and could probably at least help you get all of the stuff IN to your new place.
Good luck. I totally understand what you're going through.
2006-10-17 17:39:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can rent a U-Haul, also go to local grocery stores and see if they will give you boxes and you can pack your own stuff. I've done that before. You could ask co-workers to help and I'm sure they would do it for beer and pizza. Or you could always hire movers.
No worries, you will be fine. In the last four years I've moved 5 times and have none it pretty much by myself except for the help of a friend or two, but pizza and beer worked for them.
2006-10-18 03:48:12 · answer #3 · answered by Tab 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what, i have had to move my entire self before and while it sucked, i definatly got thru it. i would ask your new roommates to help you with larger items, but i packed everything i own and unloading everything into a new home and you will be surprised how many new people you will meet when you are moving into your new place. people see you struggling and offer to help you and you get to meet your new neighbors all at once. I moved to a new town where i didn't know a soul, so if i can do it you can too. just keep your head up think positive, and don't let it get you down. I hope things get better for you and good luck with your move!
2006-10-17 17:34:07 · answer #4 · answered by Tabitha 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've done it twice, while I was working full time. I moved from a downstairs apartment to an upstairs apartment in the same complex, then from the upstairs apartment to a house across town. Both times I did it almost all myself in my little Kia. I did have some help with furniture, but that was it. You might ask the people you're moving in with to help you with that, or split the costs to rent a truck.
Believe me, no one is going to think twice about it. In a college town, no one can help each other move because they're so busy moving themselves!
2006-10-18 07:22:57 · answer #5 · answered by BB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I moved cities alone, and did not know anyone at the new city. Sure it was hard, but it was a very liberating experience. You'll learn a lot about yourself and feel independent (which is a really good feeling). Don't feel embarrassed! Just go for it.
good luck :)
2006-10-17 17:31:29 · answer #6 · answered by Just another nickname 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well firstly take only what you need put the rest of the stuff you dont need in storage or leave them at your parents. Like some others have said surely your new roommates can help. Maybe bribe them with a pizza shout or something. Good luck with your new adventure.
2006-10-17 17:39:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do it.
If you've lost touch with your "friends" they obviously weren't that good of friends, and as far as your break from your boyfriend goes.. good luck with that.
just move in on your own, and live with it. It's really not that hard. I've moved three times by myself in the past 5 months, you'll get through it.
2006-10-17 18:06:34 · answer #8 · answered by Mango Monkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you are moving in with people ask one of them to help you with the heavy stuff...I have moved a few times by myself....but i have never carried a couch alone....don't think I could...and if you think its soooo embarrasing..hire some movers
2006-10-17 17:32:38 · answer #9 · answered by nicole 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire some movers. Maybe you have a brother or other male relative that can help.
2006-10-17 17:31:45 · answer #10 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋