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[T870]Things To Do When Youre Bored

by Ki Gray, Ki

Clean out everything. Sort through, throw out, give away, or sell everything you don't need, want, or use anymore. This may seem tedious and like a big hassle, but it will make things easier when packing and unpacking your belongings.

Save old newspapers. As soon as you know you're moving, start saving your old newspapers, tissue paper, boxes you've received packages in, etc. Save anything that will help you get the packing done.

Schedule your repairs early. If you have some lag time before you move in, schedule your repairs to be done before you move in. Also, if you plan on painting, you may want to get that completed before unpacking as well. That will save inconveniences after your move in.

Have your utilities set up. Make sure you have your utilities such as electricity, water, and telephone set up and scheduled to be turned on for your move. Also, make sure to have your utilities at your previous residence turned off after your move. You want to be sure to have water to drink and lights on while you're packing and moving at both houses.

Change of address. Make sure to change your addresses with the post office, Fed-Ex, UPS, and all of your bills, including credit cards, loans, car payments, etc. It usually takes a few weeks for that to process, so you will want to do that at least a week or two before your move. Also, make sure to arrange mail pick up with the new occupant of the residence just in case some of your mail is sent to the wrong house.

Get enough supplies. Make sure you have enough boxes, wrapping material, and tape. If you're buying your boxes, make sure to buy more than you think you will need. You can always return them later for a refund if they aren't used. If you're getting boxes from a business, take more than you think you will need, and simply recycle the rest when you're done. Also, make sure you have enough tissue paper or newspaper to securely wrap all of your breakable items.

Pack ahead. Pack as much as you can ahead of time. Pack up all extras that you can live without for the last week or two...extra cooking utensils, extra toiletries, clothing that isn't being worn, extra tvs and electronics, anything extra that you can pack up to make your moving day easier.

Use your luggage. Fill your luggage with clothes, bedding, towels, and other such items that you may need right away. It's much easier to find than that brown box that looks like all that others that you put all that stuff in.

Keep valued and important items with you. Keep your jewelry, collectibles, antiques, and important papers in your possession. Those are things you don't want to trust to a mover. They are things you may not every be able to replace. Just keep them with you.

Label boxes. Label each box with what room it belongs in. That way the movers can put it in the correct room, which will make unpacking much easier for you. Also write what is in each box (clothing, shoes, pictures, etc.), so you can find what you're looking for right away.

Moving may not be a fun experience, but using these steps will help make it much less stressful and so much easier.

First things first. You have to find someone else who happens to be single in Chicago, and you have to be willing to take the steps to meet them and take them out into the town to experience everything the Chicago dating scene has to offer.

This is possibly the most important step, though, admittedly, one of the more difficult. There are more than a million singles in Chicago, so how do you find the right one?

Modern times call for modern solutions, and the Chicago online dating community is one of the best in the country. And online dating sites that offer compatibility profiles are one of the best ways to weed out the incompatibles and make the most of your time as a single in Chicago.

Now, once you've found the right person, it's time to try something new and unique. With so many opportunities in Chicago, there's no reason to let yourself get bogged down in the old standby ?dinner and a movie?. When you're single in Chicago you have a very singular opportunity to experience activities, music, cuisine and a world of other possibilities that singles in other cities will never know.

You can begin your day at Millennium Park, take the time to go strolling through the landscape or pack up a blanket and food for a wonder picnic. If you're looking for something a little more active, head over to Navy Pier where you can experience everything from riding on a giant ferris wheel to watching a performance by a Shakespeare Troupe. Still not what you're looking for? Then take a day and mingle with the tourists at the Sears Tower. This is something that Chicago singles often pass up because it's seen as too ?touristy?, but the view of Chicago can only really be appreciated 110 stories up. It's a great way to get the date started off right.

If these activities aren't quite your thing, consider the Chicago sports scene. Chicago is populated by some of the most loyal sports fans in the country, and if you can find someone who is single in Chicago and also loves the Bears/Bulls/Cubs/etc, the an athletically themed date may be perfect for you.

Chicago is known for some great cuisine, but often we can fall prey to complacency and routine, and always wind up at the same places over and over again. Take some time to find a new and romantic place and start creating some truly memorable dating memories. Whether at Geha's Fondue or Emperor's Choice for some Chinese food, you can find new dining experiences in Chicago.

But if what you really need is to hit the dance floor with your favorite Chicago dance partner, then this town can provide. When you're single in Chicago you can spend your evenings surrounded by 800 other people at the Crobar or experience a wide range of music at Sonotheque. There's something in this town for everyone, from techno lovers to Country swingers.

So here's the real question: With so much to do in Chicago, why would you waste your time with the mundane and standardized dates? We often do it because it's simple, quick, and fairly cheap. And While we know it won't be all that impressive of a date, we also know that it probably won't fail miserably either. Rather than try something new, where our plans may crash and burn, we opt for the ?safe? option, where our plans can wallow in the shallow waters of routine. But maybe it's time to take advantage of your time as a single in Chicago and start making your dating life something spectacular.

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