Clearing out

I must be in a moving mood.  I don't necessarily like the actual process of the move itself, but I will admit I like unpacking in a new place that has not yet had the time to accumulate dust bunnies.  I like finding new ways to arrange the furniture, the kitchen, the bookshelves.  For someone not exactly gifted in the area of housekeeping, it's one time I'm highly motivated.

Now  I like our little place.  We live on the 23rd floor with a view of city all around and mountains in the distance.  I have a small enclosed balcony that I have set up a little corner for reading and sewing (space shared with the dryer, hanging laundry and various stored items) and I love sitting out there on sunny days.  At this time of year, when it is cold the one truly warm place in the house is that one sunny spot on the balcony.  NOT being a big fan of the cold, I get a lot of reading done on those cold but sunny days. 

But just the same, the urge to move is upon me.  Reasons?  Well, for one thing, we are used to having space to for people to stay with us.  We love it when people are passing through and can spend a few days with us.  We've almost always had an extra room, or at least an extra bed.  But at the moment there is no space for that.  I'd like that extra bedroom for that.

Also, I really could use an office.  I'm training as a life coach and have already seen a number of clients, it would be nice to have an office at home to meet clients.

 I'm recognizing the symptoms because suddenly I"m going through bookshelves and cupboards sorting through things that we no longer need.  A packrat I'm not.  There are certain things I love and won't part with, but I am happy to clear out space and get rid of clutter.   So currently, my dining room table has a pile of books and other items designated as donations to the local homeschooling resource center and other friends. 

For me, the clearing out stage immediately precedes the packing up stage.  I'm hoping this is a prophetic act.

My dream place would be, hmmmmmm, well, I have learned to like living in a tall building, so another upper floor if I had my way, nice and sunny, a larger kitchen (also sunny), a little further North since that would put us closer to most of our friends and the locations we are most often.  But still a balcony.

Chinese New Year is coming up, a long break off, perfect time for moving.  So maybe.......

I'll keep you updated.

Cheers!