Why Did I Consider Moving to San Diego?
Around December I had started considering moving from San Francisco to San Diego. What prompted me wanting to move was the end of my long-term relationship with my ex-boyfriend. We had been together for over 4 years and I had put a significant amount of effort into building a life with my ex. I wasn't prepared for the relationship to end. When we broke up, I was left with no reason to stay in the city and many memories that I wanted to escape from.
I used to enjoy seeing my ex, his friends, and his family. But after the breakup I did not want to run into anyone that knew him. His friends and family supported the breakup and thought that I was to blame. I was almost fearful to run into anyone that we knew because I knew that there was more judgement on my side than his. I did not want to talk or think about the relationship ending for a while.
Even while ignoring that the relationship was at an end, it was hard not to spot the changes. I knew that many people no longer felt fondly of me because they had not heard my side of the story. These feelings were holding me back because I no longer enjoyed leaving the apartment that we had shared. I was always on edge wondering if I would run into someone I knew, or he knew. I would also be reminded of the ended relationship constantly when I went to locations that were significant to the relationship or did our everyday routine without my ex. Due to how the breakup was affecting my psyche, I decided that enough was enough.
My First Steps in the Moving Process
I started looking into different cities to move to. The first step was to choose a city to live in and then look at apartments within the city. My first criteria for deciding was that the cities that I looked at had to be more than 3 hours away because I wanted a fresh start in a nice and distant city. One of the cities that piqued my interest was San Diego. I had not gone to college, but I had always wanted to pursue a degree. Through my research, I learned that the region had over 80 colleges to choose from. The college experience would also be unique because San Diego is a culturally diverse city. I would get to meet many people with backgrounds different from mine. I also love the ocean so a city in or near the coastline like San Diego was perfect for me. The city has 80 miles of coastline!
I was still hesitant because of the idea of a long-distance move. My heart wasn't completely set on the idea yet. However, I decided that if I was going to move, then I would move to San Diego. I researched San Diego mover extensively because I had never lived in the area before and it was 7 hours away by car. I looked at everything that could possibly attract me to San Diego such as attractions, parks, recreational centers, hospitals, and stores.
Looking at Places to Live
I had narrowed my search down to one city, so the next step was to look at apartments. I had to consider what I could afford and when I wanted to move. Some apartments were offering immediate move in, but could I be ready in time? These were all things that I had to consider when I made my choice. I no longer had a joint income because of the breakup so I decided on a cheaper apartment with the amenities that I needed. The application for the apartment was online so the process was straightforward. I applied, paid the application fee, and the apartment did a background check. I got a phone call telling me that I was approved to put a deposit on an apartment. The apartment manager worked with me because of the distance. I used a check for the deposit and mailed it to the apartment. Now that I had secured an apartment and my move-in date was set in stone, I just had to schedule moving services with a moving company. I would move in on the same day that I received my keys for the apartment.
Enlisting the Help of a Long-Distance Moving Company
I would have considered moving myself, but I did not have a car capable of transporting larger objects like furniture. I realized that I had to enlist the help of a long-distance moving company. My biggest concern when looking at moving companies was that the move was going to be stressful. I realized that I could pack my own things to save time and money. However, some moving companies also offer packing services in order to make the move easier. I didn't want to overwhelm myself by putting the pressure entirely on my own shoulders. The point was to make life better for me with this move so I was grateful for all the help that I could get. Thankfully I had found the California Movers to help with my move. The company offered packing, storage, and moving services. I only needed the packing and moving services.
The next step after choosing the moving company was to schedule the packing and move dates with the moving company. Moving companies can tell you everything that you need to know over the phone. They can give you quotes for your move, give you time estimates of how long everything will take, and give you a breakdown of how your moving day will play out. Luckily, I already knew my moving date, so it was as simple as calling in and scheduling. I scheduled for the moving company to help me pack before the move and help me move my items. Everything was set and my moving plans had become a reality.
Why I Don't Regret Using Long-Distance Movers
Since I chose a full-service moving company, moving day was easy for me. I just had to stay nearby and direct the movers as needed. There was no way that I could have moved all my stuff in one day had I been able to rent a truck and move my things myself. The movers eliminated the extra stress from the move, and I am extremely thankful for their help. Moving seven hours away is stressful enough without worrying if your stuff is being handled correctly so it's good to find a moving company that you trust. Now that I am settled in San Diego, I am much happier and working towards my first degree.
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