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[Peep_Show]

Agreed that moving is onerous. It should be listed in there with the Seven Major Life Stressors. Gave my DH the edict that THIS is it. Not moving again. Last year settling Mom's estate and our own move I had to pack out three houses pretty much all by myself and now I'll cry "Uncle" or something less savory. It's not just the packing and unpacking, but you have to render judgment on everything you handle: "Is this worth keeping?" "Do I want it? Do I need it? Will I use it? Do I love it?" and dealing with the emotional charge therein and then "Where will I put it? How will it fit into my life?"

Yeah, it's all too much..... And, truth be told, I was so burnt out by all the moving that I still haven't unpacked a goodly portion of the boxes that sit in the living room. The front of our place looks like a warehouse....and I don't care.

 

[vehve]

Sorry Oz... I try not to advertise long absences in advance... you never know who's reading your posts. Posting that your house will be empty for a month on facebook is just asking for trouble.

 

[Cynthia12]

 

[bamadude]

Oz: I just flipped my recliner from laughing at that you tube.

 

[bamadude]

Pretty cool monkey Cynthia

 

[ozexpat]

Oz: I just flipped my recliner from laughing at that you tube.

Pack those sheets!

I still laugh at it every time I watch it.

God bless my Filipino friends.

 

[ozexpat]

Sorry Oz... I try not to advertise long absences in advance... you never know who's reading your posts. Posting that your house will be empty for a month on facebook is just asking for trouble.

Makes sense but this is BYC - there are no bad people here.....

I leave the windows open in my apartment when I leave and then hope I get robbed so I can pad the police report and scam the insurance comepany lol.

Nah - I have a alcoholic room mate that will protect my stuff.

 

[RobJones]

Quote: I believe here in Bohol there is a big demand for native chickens, the government is sponsoring projects to breed them, the people are hungry the demand is greater than the supply

 

[bamadude]

I may post on facebook that Im leaving for 2 weeks and thin that herd

 

[ronott1]

Agreed that moving is onerous. It should be listed in there with the Seven Major Life Stressors. Gave my DH the edict that THIS is it. Not moving again. Last year settling Mom's estate and our own move I had to pack out three houses pretty much all by myself and now I'll cry "Uncle" or something less savory. It's not just the packing and unpacking, but you have to render judgment on everything you handle: "Is this worth keeping?" "Do I want it? Do I need it? Will I use it? Do I love it?" and dealing with the emotional charge therein and then "Where will I put it? How will it fit into my life?"

Yeah, it's all too much..... And, truth be told, I was so burnt out by all the moving that I still haven't unpacked a goodly portion of the boxes that sit in the living room. The front of our place looks like a warehouse....and I don't care.

Moving is a major life stress causing event. From Web MD:

Causes of Stress

Everyone has different stress triggers. Work stress tops the list, according to surveys. Forty percent of U.S. workers admit to experiencing office stress, and one-quarter say work is the biggest source of stress in their lives.
Causes of work stress include:

• Being unhappy in your job
• Having a heavy workload or too much responsibility
• Working long hours
• Having poor management, unclear expectations of your work, or no say in the decision-making process
• Working under dangerous conditions
• Being insecure about your chance for advancement or risk of termination
• Having to give speeches in front of colleagues
• Facing discrimination or harassment at work, especially if your company isn't supportive

Life stresses can also have a big impact. Examples of life stresses are:

• The death of a loved one
• Divorce
• Loss of a job
• Increase in financial obligations
• Getting married
• Moving to a new home
• Chronic illness or injury
• Emotional problems (depression, anxiety, anger, grief, guilt, low self-esteem)
• Taking care of an elderly or sick family member
• Traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, theft, rape, or violence against you or a loved one

Sometimes the stress comes from inside, rather than outside. You can stress yourself out just by worrying about things. All of these factors can lead to stress:

• Fear and uncertainty. When you regularly hear about the threat of terrorist attacks, global warming, and toxic chemicals on the news, it can cause you to be stressed, especially because you feel like you have no control over those events. Fears can also hit closer to home, such as being worried that you won't finish a project at work or won't have enough money to pay your bills this month.
• Attitudes and perceptions. How you view the world or a particular situation can determine whether it causes stress. For example, if your television set is stolen and you take the attitude, "It's OK, my insurance company will pay for a new one," you'll be far less stressed than if you think, "My TV is gone and I'll never get it back! What if the thieves come back to my house to steal again?" Similarly, people who feel like they're doing a good job at work will be less stressed out by a big upcoming project than those who worry that they are incompetent.
• Unrealistic expectations. No one is perfect. If you expect to do everything right all the time, you're destined to feel stressed when things don't go as expected.
• Change. Any major life change can be stressful -- even a happy event like a wedding. More unpleasant events, such as a divorce, major financial setback, or death in the family can be significant sources of stress.

Your stress level will differ based on your personality and how you respond to situations. Some people let everything roll off their back. To them, work stresses and life stresses are just minor bumps in the road. Others literally worry themselves sick.