Moving out was abrupt.
Not the process. Getting everything together took far longer than expected, from checking in with the storage place to the 'last few' things I needed to pack up. It was a long day for me, and for Alex who somehow managed to power through helping me all day while dealing with my grumpiness.
I imagined having some sort of goodbye with my room. Taking a couple of pictures, hanging around for a bit reminiscing on the year.
But by the time my final items had found a nook or cranny in one of the bags to be shoved into, neither of us felt like hanging around any longer than we had to.
I won't miss the loudness or the dirtiness of student halls. I won't miss lugging tons of stuff back and forth between my room and Alex's, somehow always forgetting something I meant to bring. I am so much more excited to be living with Alex when I come back in the fall.
But there was something comforting about having one small space in London that was all mine. It was my first home here, and I'll miss it.
A wave of nostalgia hit me as we closed the door-- suddenly this room, this space of mine, was gone.
And I have not even a picture of an empty room to share.
it's always a little hard saying goodbye to a place, but it's so exciting to move into a new place too :)
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Yes, and I'm happy to focus on the exciting things to come!
DeleteThanks! I've been having a ton of fun playing with my blog design.
Sarah I'm sure that I've said it before, but you are SUCH a talented writer...I love reading your blog!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely hate moving, it makes me so anxious. I can't wait to finally move into a house that we stay in for pretty much forever!
Keep up the great writing x
Thanks Lulu!! That means a lot to me!
DeleteMoving seems like it should be all about the things you have to get done, but it gets emotional too! It's definitely an anxiety-provoking process.
Thanks for your sweet comment xx
Moving gives us so many mixed emotions doesn't it? A mix of excitement, sadness, nostalgia, etc. I am moving in late August and I am going to refer back to this post :)
ReplyDeleteIt really is an emotional process. I hope your move in August goes well, and involves more positive than negative emotions!
DeleteMoving is so complicated and bittersweet, especially when one place already feels like home, even if it's not perfect. I'm sure the new space will be even more wonderful though! Good luck with everything :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristyn! I'm really looking forward to what is to to come.
Deletemoving is bittersweet. but i keep telling myself to think about the new adventures ahead,
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