A big moment. Although a week late, this morning at 7:20 the moving truck arrived at the door. In the days before, we sorted, packed, threw things away, and prepared ourselves—bit by bit each day. The delay was due to the kitchen not being finished.
The doorbell rings. Five strong, young men eager to get started dive into the boxes and furniture. Everything quickly disappears into a large MAN truck and is already being unloaded at the new house by 11:00. We are just moving within the city, so travel time is short. By 14:00 the five finish their work. Everything intact, everything in place. We sign, give a $50 tip, and everyone receives a bottle of vodka. Then we are alone. The unpacking begins. We won’t be finished today; tomorrow is another day.
Everything feels so different. Some of our furniture doesn’t quite fit the new rooms, but for now, it will do. I connect the TV and Yamaha system. At least we have music and pictures tonight. Around seven, we sit in the evening sun. She embraces me...radiant, settled, and so am I. The house is finished, our home is ready. We made it. Our first real house—not a row house like before, not a large apartment as a transition, but a house with a terrace, a space to walk around. Yes, now we are suburbanites, savers, homeowners, browsing garden center brochures. And that’s a good thing....Karsten
The doorbell rings. Five strong, young men eager to get started dive into the boxes and furniture. Everything quickly disappears into a large MAN truck and is already being unloaded at the new house by 11:00. We are just moving within the city, so travel time is short. By 14:00 the five finish their work. Everything intact, everything in place. We sign, give a $50 tip, and everyone receives a bottle of vodka. Then we are alone. The unpacking begins. We won’t be finished today; tomorrow is another day.
Everything feels so different. Some of our furniture doesn’t quite fit the new rooms, but for now, it will do. I connect the TV and Yamaha system. At least we have music and pictures tonight. Around seven, we sit in the evening sun. She embraces me...radiant, settled, and so am I. The house is finished, our home is ready. We made it. Our first real house—not a row house like before, not a large apartment as a transition, but a house with a terrace, a space to walk around. Yes, now we are suburbanites, savers, homeowners, browsing garden center brochures. And that’s a good thing....Karsten
Some might think that we skimped upfront but are now splurging at the end. However, we actually still have 20,000 on the construction budget in surplus, and the landscaping contractor has already received two-thirds as an advance payment; apart from the telecommunications, everything else is fully paid. Besides some furnishing elements, blinds, a new washing machine, and many new lamps, we also treated ourselves to a moving company, which handled the move professionally for 2,512. That was a really smart decision that took a lot of stress away. I can recommend it.
Now, in the fall, we will probably get a new couch and possibly a dryer. We are considering the Landskrona from Ikea in brown leather. It has a slope toward the Karsten.
The home altar is in progress.
Now, in the fall, we will probably get a new couch and possibly a dryer. We are considering the Landskrona from Ikea in brown leather. It has a slope toward the Karsten.
The home altar is in progress.
Our move is coming up soon. Before that, the wallpaper and flooring still need to be done. It’s going to be stressful enough.
The bathroom will also take some time, so we’ll probably have to commute for about a week just to shower. But it’s all within the local area.
Moving into my old house was a nightmare. I promised myself I would never move again. But as soon as we had a child, the place became too small and we needed something different. Tonight I’m sleeping on an air mattress in the new house for the first time so I can get a lot done.
The bathroom will also take some time, so we’ll probably have to commute for about a week just to shower. But it’s all within the local area.
Moving into my old house was a nightmare. I promised myself I would never move again. But as soon as we had a child, the place became too small and we needed something different. Tonight I’m sleeping on an air mattress in the new house for the first time so I can get a lot done.
Lucky are those who don’t have a stick up their backside. Our previous house, where we lived temporarily, was sold as of September 1st. When the planned moving date of September 3rd–4th became uncertain, the new owner showed generosity. He said a one-week delay wouldn’t be a problem and agreed with me that we would hand over the keys on September 18th, but he was pleased that we kept our promise of having the moving van arrive on September 11th. Now only the cat is left. She is allowed to roam freely and still lives at the old property. We will bring her over once things here are settled and there is little noise—she doesn’t like that and would move out again right away. Until then, we will continue to feed her there. And from time to time, she catches a mouse even without us. Karsten
Shortly after moving, we went on vacation. During that time, a good friend took care of our cat at the old house.
After the vacation, we brought our cat to our new home and intended to keep her indoors for 1-2 weeks to help her get used to the new environment.
After 3 days, it became simply unbearable, so we reluctantly let her outside.
This worked out for a few weeks, but then she disappeared without a trace.
After a few flyers were posted around the neighborhood, she showed up at the door almost a week later.
After the vacation, we brought our cat to our new home and intended to keep her indoors for 1-2 weeks to help her get used to the new environment.
After 3 days, it became simply unbearable, so we reluctantly let her outside.
This worked out for a few weeks, but then she disappeared without a trace.
After a few flyers were posted around the neighborhood, she showed up at the door almost a week later.
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