Quote Originally Posted by Diamond View Post
Thanks, Straf! Yeah, I hate moving. But... $200 cheaper rent, 45 minutes closer to work, washer & dryer in the apartment so no more laundromat... I couldn't exactly say no to that, even if it's a couple hundred square feet smaller.

Plus, it gave me an excuse to downsize my book collection, which has metastasized beyond control. Over the last week, I've taken 35 grocery bags full of books into the used bookstore, and the poor movers will STILL have to move close to 40 boxes of them. It's a sickness.
45 minutes reduction in commute? Goodness me, how long does it take you at the moment? $200 is a massive saving too, plus the commute will be cheaper and there'll be no need to ask for coins in your change for the launderette

I, too, don't like to part with books although I have had to on occasion, usually when moving. I don't have anywhere near 40 boxes though.