[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by leenie24

I was fortunate. About 8 years before I moved to TV and without any intention of moving - ever, I started cleaning out my closets of things that I had not used in the past one to two years. It is amazing how much STUFF one accumulates - even without children and a husband. Every year, I would shift through my belongings, shedding more and more. It felt great!!!! Then, when out of the blue, I decided that I could indeed retire and leave New York City, I had most of the work done. Was I unconsciously preparing to move to TV and I just did not let myself in on the decision? Maybe. I sold most of my furniture to the buyer of my Co-op. I still had many boxes to pack for the movers and then again unpack here in my new home. In retrospect, it was exciting and exhausting. I moved here in May this year. This December I felt like I had my full energy back. I retired, sold my co-op and moved all in one fell swoop and the life change took a lot of energy. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Was it worth it? You bet it was! Good luck with your move.

Great story !! Thanks for sharing.