Moving

No state has gained a reputation for having residents leave more than Illinois has for the past few years. Now, it appears we know where all of the fleeing Illinoisans are going.

I was under the impression that Florida was one of the top destinations for people fleeing other states. Apparently, I had that backwards as there is new evidence showing that there is currently an exodus happening from the Sunshine State and many are heading directly toward Illinois.

For what it's worth, I'm not on board with all of the stay away from Illinois at all costs lists that occasionally get passed around the internet. However, I'm not an expert mover and there are several moving companies that seem to be in agreement that you might want to avoid moving to the Land of Lincoln.

I moved out on my own in 2001. Yeah, I lived in a dorm at WKU, but that doesn't quite count. However, I naturally needed a key to unlock my room or unlock the front door to the dorm after hours. In all five years, yep, this year marks 25 years since I graduated, wow, I never lost my key.

Moving is the worst, whether it's across town or on the other side of the country. Here are the eleven struggles of moving.

Packing for a vacation can be such an ordeal we need a vacation after we’re finished.

There is very little that I can say about this moving metal sculpture that is going to do it's coolness level justice. It moves. It's shiny. It's awesome.