So it’s finally happening
I FINALLY REALLY started packing today
Meant to start on Wednesday but a barrage of emails prevented me from doing so… till Friday 7pm.
I didn’t put a single item in a box the whole week and had to postpone the movers to Monday (which is a public holiday in SG and following the client’s holiday seems an intelligent option)

When i could finally start packing, i didn’t know WHERE to start.
I remembered what Clem said, “Just start,” from his experience of moving out of the same place.

I sorted out all the random items on the living room shelf. There were so many cards, photographs, art, bits and bobs. Found so many pens i whatsapped the team chat “DON’T buy any pens, i found heaps!”

Steph came over to help and we broke open a bottle of Bordeaux. I thought might as well, there’s a Chianti i can have tomorrow and it’s better to just enjoy it here than carry it!

The amount of things i have… alcohol, toys, books, clothes, shoes, art stuff, cooking appliances. It’s a great time to purge but ahhh it’s so hard. Steph made me part with my spinner. And i think… i will have to part with my Circle of Peace. It’s all bengkok and quite a sight. It’s only fair to all parties we part. This is me trying to convince myself it’s the right thing to do.

I found so many stones and rocks throughout the apartment, in almost every room! I didn’t know i had such an extensive collection till they were all gathered together.

I’m going to try to be very organised about my THINGS. If they don’t have a space when we move into the new apartment, then someone has to go. I’m sorry but not everyone can stay.

Steph watched me like a hawk as i tried on shoes wondering whether i should keep them. “I love you…” i would softly croon to a pair, while deciding they would stay. I let about 10 pairs go.

I can’t wait to move into my new place (but that will be in August after my summer trip). It’s still far off… and a bit scary, but i’m looking forward to building and putting my energy into a space where magical gatherings happen. I feel like it’s going to be start to a new phase in my life. A big one.

I feel so lucky to have so much support from my family and friends through all the decisions i make. Sometimes i cry just thinking about how much they love me, and i feel so GRATEFUL. The older i get, the more i’m starting to realise the magnitude of the love i have surrounding me.

Oh wow so emo. Moving is emotional!

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