I am going to come out and say it. Moving > Planning a Wedding. At least in the latter people are trying to make it "the best day of your life" instead of the worst. And whereas I've moved a lot in the past, it was never with another person (plus a dog), nor did I ever have anything of real value, whereas now I have adult furniture, kitchen gear, fine china, and a piano (and don't even talk about my Cervelo...I moved that myself!)
I might even venture as far as saying Moving/buying a place/renovations > IronMan. And I've never even done an IronMan, but here's why I think the above.
IronMan: Friendly and perky volunteers offering you water and snacks
Moving: Angry Georgian men telling you that you have too much stuff.
IronMan: Expensive, but it is a set fee and sometimes money goes to charity.
Moving: Expensive, plus lots of hidden fees. Cash only. No charity.
IronMan: Staged in some faraway, potentially exotic, place. No danger presents itself to my floors of any kind.
Moving: Puts a giant hole in one of the bedroom floors even though they were perfect 2 days ago when the contracts did their final walk-through.
IronMan: Blister and chafing potential is huge. But that is why the good Lord gave us BodyGlide.
Moving: Blister and chafing potential is huge. Plus cuts on hands. Too bad I've packed my BodyGlide. And my band-aids.
IronMan: A very long day, but wow, won't I feel triumphant in the end!
Moving: A very long day, and now I can't find any clean clothes, dishes, cups, soap, or towels. Also, toiletpaper.
I might even venture as far as saying Moving/buying a place/renovations > IronMan. And I've never even done an IronMan, but here's why I think the above.
IronMan: Friendly and perky volunteers offering you water and snacks
Moving: Angry Georgian men telling you that you have too much stuff.
IronMan: Expensive, but it is a set fee and sometimes money goes to charity.
Moving: Expensive, plus lots of hidden fees. Cash only. No charity.
IronMan: Staged in some faraway, potentially exotic, place. No danger presents itself to my floors of any kind.
Moving: Puts a giant hole in one of the bedroom floors even though they were perfect 2 days ago when the contracts did their final walk-through.
IronMan: Blister and chafing potential is huge. But that is why the good Lord gave us BodyGlide.
Moving: Blister and chafing potential is huge. Plus cuts on hands. Too bad I've packed my BodyGlide. And my band-aids.
IronMan: A very long day, but wow, won't I feel triumphant in the end!
Moving: A very long day, and now I can't find any clean clothes, dishes, cups, soap, or towels. Also, toiletpaper.
So are you all moved in now? Hope you love your new place!!
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