school almost started...

Hello again!

It's been forever since I started writing again. I guess the last essay that I wrote was in May (middle-May) for our rotation. although I did write a small diary about my rotation occasionally, I didn't post them... maybe I should have at least to keep this blog updating.
School is almost here again. I remembered having to move to a different city, state all the way across the country last year. It was not an easy process but was definitely a well-worth effort. So should I give you some moving advice? I'm definitely not a moving expert but I can give some tips in packing, moving, and transporting.
I didn't actually pack my bag and leave until it's very close to the departure day. So this is the first mistake. So what I would do is list the things that you want to bring with you all along summer. After you do that, think about how you are going to pack them. Will you be transporting anything that are breakable? If this is a temporary move, you might not need to move your whole house. If this is a "this is it" move, then I would consult a moving company. You can either buy packing boxes at different office supplies store, or if you already have boxes lying around, proper taping would be sufficient. If you decide to ship the box, I found UPS is pretty good (FedEx seems to be a little bit more expensive). You can call or go to their website to check the price. For UPS: www.ups.com for FedEx: www.fedex.com .
If you will be transporting a lot of clothes, those suction vacuum bags come in very handy. You can buy them relatively inexpensive at target or walmart. They have different sizes. You can use this if you don't mind your clothes will be wrinkle. I think they provide great protection.
You need to think about the day you ship your stuffs and the day of your departure. You don't have to ship your things way in advance like two weeks. You can ship them 2-3 days before your departure to the destination of your choice. UPS usually deliver within 3-5 business days. At least, mine was delivered during that time frame. So just be sure to leave some clothes to wear for about a week or so while you are waiting for your items to arrive.
Have all your paper ready. Make sure don't lose your driver license, wallet, etc. They sure they stay with you wherever you go! And check to make sure they are still there when you leave anywhere. If you are to fly and lose your wallet on the night of flying, it wouldn't be a great idea!

I hope these tips will help you along with your packing :)

bye now