Moving House

[annwfyn]

I’m in an odd mental place today, mostly related to moving house.

You see, our lease is up for renewal in December, and with kittens ready to be re-homed in November we’re thinking about moving a little early – end of November, first week in December type time – and looking for somewhere new. The plan has been, for months, to only stay in this flat until the lease is up and then move on.

And now the time is coming nearer, I’m feeling all odd about the move. I’m not having any doubts about the potential housemates. rweishaar is a mostly stunning flatmate. He pays his rent and bills on time, he’s chilled out, he’s good company and all kinds of good stuff. christabelle09 is lovely, and I’m really happy with the prospect of living with them.

I also accept that our current flat is not a great place for four people. It’s been done before, and it is a tad cramped, and I also agree with Ryan and Christa that Ryan’s bedroom is just not big enough for a couple. Really. There isn’t enough space for two people in it, and so it makes sense to move.

But…

I suppose what I’m hitting is both my lack of fondness for the process of moving (I find it hideous and horrible and agonising) and a strange and apparently grown-from-nowhere fondness for the area we are in right now.

I’ve realised that although it’s surburban and not very exciting, I really rather like Surrey Quays. I like having everything within walking distance, or a five minute drive. I like knowing where things are – the cinema is just down the road, and if you cross the road you can get on the boat to go to Canary Wharf. The gym I’m signed up to for the next 12 months is currently just over the road, which means that I can wander over there for half an hour if I’ve got the time spare instead of having to set aside chunks of my day or evening to get there, exercise, and get back. I love the proximity to the river – I love my evening strolls down by the river front – and I love the greenery we’ve got all around us. There’s a park just behind the flat as well where I’ve been jogging.

I’m sure I’ll find nice new things about wherever we do move to, but right now I am melancholic. I’m going to miss this place.

Comments

[twicedead.livejournal.com]

<oving home is considered to be one of the most stressful things you can do in everyday life. I know the last move wrecked me for a while both before and after the move, but if you find the right place then it all pays off. What you should do is move to Epsom. Yes, it's the new Surrey Quays (and Finsbury Park) and all the smart money is on Epsom. Clean air for your kittens, friendly locals and the occasional fox (and they have gyms and cinemas and greenery and all those things - epsom - not the foxes). But seriously, the melancholy of the move is something I can identify with. The worst bit is when you've made the decision, signed the paperwork and there's no going back - I hate that bit, the self doubt strikes big time then.

[twicedead.livejournal.com]

The above is really a comment A) aaying moving is stressful, B) convincing you that you should move to Epsom because it is good in every way and C) that it's hard but hopefully the new place will make life better.

It was witty and eloquent. Then LJ ate it. You would have been comforted, convinced and sympathised with. But alas it is not to be.

[portilis.livejournal.com]

Vehicular assistance can be provided when the time comes if desired...

There are always advantages to moving though, largely the exploration of the new area.

[wildrogue.livejournal.com]

There are easy options. Get a place in Surrey Quays.
There are always boards going up and I've definitely seen cats in the area.

[twisted-times.livejournal.com]

I'm right there with you on the whole "I-don't-really-want-to-go-through-the-hassle-of-moving-house-again" wibble o'doom. I once moved house three times in the space of six months; now, I didn't have nearly as much guff as I do now, but it was still a fscker of a time for me, so... *hugs*

Were it not for the fact that the flat we're is a bit crapulent in places, I'd be happy taking the lease on it for another year just to avoid moving house again. :p

[annwfyn.livejournal.com]

I am soothed and comforted, just being able to touch the screen where the comment would have been. *nods earnestly*

[twicedead.livejournal.com]

Sorry, I already wrote a very eloquent piece above that convinced them to move to Epsom.