Things To Remember When Leaving Home
No matter how old you get, leaving home will always be a little bit scary. Perhaps this time might be a little bit harder if you decided to move back in with your parents around in March.
I've mentioned in a few blogs now that I'm tearing the bandaid and moving out; in fact, I'm moving to London. Which is as nervous and exciting as it sounds, but it's a little bit difficult when you've spent the last year living with your mom.
When I first moved back in with my mom last year, I knew it wouldn't be forever, but I think she thought it might be the case. So this decision to leave and move to the big city is a tiny bit difficult.
Moving out of home is an essential part of life. We don't want to be living with Mama and Papa until we're in our 40's. At some point, you have to rip the band-aid off and pack up and leave. Although lockdown has been fun and a bit of a bonding experience, I am ready to move onto bigger and better things.
But they say that a new job and moving home are two of the most stressful things that a person can go through in life. So if I were to say that I'm as cool as a cucumber about the whole thing, then I would be chatting rubbish. To deal with these stresses and procrastinate from packing I've decided to write a blog post. I've written several posts about my big move, so if you're a habitual reader, I apologise. But this is big!
So If you're in the same boat as me, I hope this little blog post is helpful. Perhaps you can share it with a friend or a family member to show them you're fully prepared. If you're not, then read it anyway! I live in London now; I need the Adsense money!
Things To Remember When Leaving Home
Packing List
Depending on your new living situation and whether or not you're flush with money- you'll most likely need to bring some stuff with you. I started my packing list one week before the big move and tried to write down everything I used during that time. Everyone has their way of organising their plans, but to me, this felt like the best way of making sure that I didn't miss a single thing.
I wouldn't say I like the idea of moving to a brand new flat and forgetting something. However big or small the item is- the image of realising there's no cutlery sounds like a massive pain in the ass.
Logistics
Although working out the logistics sounds like an obvious thing to think about, I know it's something I often overlook. When looking for my new flat in London, I was keenly aware that it's a lot bigger than Birmingham, I've caught the tube before, but I've never had to go more than a few stops. I wanted to find a place that was within walking distance should anything stop working or go wrong. Bear in mind I'll be working in Central London; this was not an easy challenge on a lower than average budget. So I sat and planned out what my ideal route would look like, I aimed for places close to tube stations and within the E1 postcode. It takes a while and a little compromise, but I promise its worthwhile.
Only a Phone Call Away
Quite possibly one of the most important things to remember when you or a loved one are moving away. We always have the technology; there is genuinely an infinite amount of ways you can stay connected with your friends and family.
These past few months have proven that the future is digital.
Useful apps
Alarms set, calendar organised, and apps fully downloaded. As I said, the future is digital, and there are a plethora of apps available to help you navigate life in the new city. My favourite one is Citymapper, which allows you to route plan and budget your travel expenses if you're looking to move into the big city.
If you have any other app suggestions, definitely let me know in the comments!