The global
celebration of St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner. A time when children
indulge in sweets and adults can enjoy a “pint” of beer. There is celebration in
the wearing of green and four-leaf clovers for good luck.
The Irish
often say that the green hills of Ireland contain more four-leaf clovers than
anywhere else around the world. Hence, the “luck o’ the Irish.”
Did you know
that the odds of finding a four-leaf clover have been calculated at 10,000 to
1!
If you have
found one, you are lucky indeed! However, if you are moving you must create
your own good luck by doing your research. Preparation is the key. Make it an
adventure instead of drudgery for the move ahead. How? Here are some helpful
tips:
· Start by using the internet where timely information is right in front of you. Enter the keyword “Moving” and gather information from several sources. We suggest you check with the Southwestern Mover’s Association for a list of worthy movers in your area. If moving out of state, check the American Moving & Storage Association’s official website, Moving.org. Both will provide helpful insight and detailed information on choosing a reputable mover.
· Read the blog New Year, New Plans… Where do you begin? Write down your own questions to ask the three top movers that interest you.
· Sit down and write out the dollars and cents of your move. Make a budget of sorts that you can adapt and morph as time moves forward. The point is to have a healthy idea of what you need and can afford for a successful, pleasant move.
· Determine which items you will not be taking along. Donate or dispose of these items. Clean out closets and garages. Make a fun game of it and turn some music on. If you don’t enjoy this “work”, then turn on a timer for 20 minutes and then take a short break. Pace yourself. You may discover some “lost” or misplaced items in the process too.
· Research how and when to transfer services (phones, utilities, mail service, etc.) to avoid any interruptions as you move. Put these dates on your calendar.
And finally,
a quote by a Roman Stoic philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca: “Luck is what
happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
This St.
Patrick’s Day, celebrate with a pint, create your own good luck by doing your
research, and give Superior Relocation Services a call at (888) 591-MOVE (6683). We are here to service all your moving needs!
