Today I undertook more steps to continue my move to Brisbane. I shopped around for mail forwarding services and found one that was very reasonably priced. I realized I needed a forwarding mail address sooner rather than later so I could change my address with all my utility companies, credit card companies, and so forth. So, I got real about shopping around for services in San Francisco, made a few phone calls, and did a deal with a great service in the Castro. I got a good price, and now I can start calling all my vendors to change my address.
I also, after much procrastinating, called my mechanic, and made arrangements to get my truck and car serviced. The truck needs a new set of brakes -- the automatic squeakers are in full effect now, heh. And I do need to get those vehicles dealt with this month, like it or not.
Lastly, I called the hauling and moving folks who were recommended to me. I had a quick chat with them and we agreed to talk more tomorrow. They needed to look at their calendar, and now that I'm organized, I have no problem explaining what I need done, when, and roughly how much work it's going to be. I'll see if my plan is changed much after talking with them. I see basically three visits: one to haul trash, one to box some materials, and one to box more materials and get that stuff out to my storage room in far Antioch.
I also researched charities to see who would come and pick up what and on what schedule. I see the Salvation Army will come by and pick up most anything, while Goodwill will only pick up large furniture. Other charities will only let you drop off at their location during restricted hours. I think I have that all figured out, and will do a combination of pickup of four large pieces of furniture I have, and then drop off the rest at two charities: Goodwill and Community Thrift. There are some things that CT can deal with that Goodwill will just have a hard time of. Plus, I like them both; if I have to load up a truck, it's only a few more blocks from one to the other, and I have to make multiple trips, anyway. So, some things only to CT, some things could go either place. But Goodwill gets the furniture.
Looking at my list of things to do, I need to work on at least a couple every day if I'm going to get them all done by the end of the month and be out of here. I really do feel like I'm living out of a suitcase. Very shortly, I will be living out of a suitcase, sleeping on an inflatable air mattress, and living in a very empty house. It won't be too much different from how I'm living now, but we'll see what I think when I get to that stage.
I've arrived at the next level. It'll be interesting to see how many more there are. Now, I'm just dealing with closing up one house, living until I can get my visa, moving, living in a hotel for a while, finding a place to live, and getting on with the rest of my life in Australia. I'm excited, and have a clear purpose now. I understand the financial impact, I've been navigating the social impact, and trying to get on day to day.
I also, after much procrastinating, called my mechanic, and made arrangements to get my truck and car serviced. The truck needs a new set of brakes -- the automatic squeakers are in full effect now, heh. And I do need to get those vehicles dealt with this month, like it or not.
Lastly, I called the hauling and moving folks who were recommended to me. I had a quick chat with them and we agreed to talk more tomorrow. They needed to look at their calendar, and now that I'm organized, I have no problem explaining what I need done, when, and roughly how much work it's going to be. I'll see if my plan is changed much after talking with them. I see basically three visits: one to haul trash, one to box some materials, and one to box more materials and get that stuff out to my storage room in far Antioch.
I also researched charities to see who would come and pick up what and on what schedule. I see the Salvation Army will come by and pick up most anything, while Goodwill will only pick up large furniture. Other charities will only let you drop off at their location during restricted hours. I think I have that all figured out, and will do a combination of pickup of four large pieces of furniture I have, and then drop off the rest at two charities: Goodwill and Community Thrift. There are some things that CT can deal with that Goodwill will just have a hard time of. Plus, I like them both; if I have to load up a truck, it's only a few more blocks from one to the other, and I have to make multiple trips, anyway. So, some things only to CT, some things could go either place. But Goodwill gets the furniture.
Looking at my list of things to do, I need to work on at least a couple every day if I'm going to get them all done by the end of the month and be out of here. I really do feel like I'm living out of a suitcase. Very shortly, I will be living out of a suitcase, sleeping on an inflatable air mattress, and living in a very empty house. It won't be too much different from how I'm living now, but we'll see what I think when I get to that stage.
I've arrived at the next level. It'll be interesting to see how many more there are. Now, I'm just dealing with closing up one house, living until I can get my visa, moving, living in a hotel for a while, finding a place to live, and getting on with the rest of my life in Australia. I'm excited, and have a clear purpose now. I understand the financial impact, I've been navigating the social impact, and trying to get on day to day.
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