The boxes of memories were piled up. High, one on top of the other. Behind the cartons, through the uncurtained windows, we could see the city skyline. It was different from the provincial view which had welcomed us a day, a week, a month, a year, several years before.
Something inside me crumbled as I realized how transitory time really was and how nothing remained permanent. We were in a new place now. A new season had opened up before us.
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An empty carton lies in front of me. Several more needing assembly sit behind me. I start putting several items in — necessities like kitchenware, towels, and tablecloths. We should have disposed all of those stuff during the first move. But they did contain a lot of sentimental value. And you’ll never know when there’ll be a need for one dining set or more.
We’re moving again. I shall see those boxes piled on top of each other yet another time.
I liked this, especially because I will be moving as soon as I find somewhere, and I have seen this in my mind several times in the last few days!
How fun! I get mixed feelings with moving, especially when I’ve settled down in a place already. And when there’s too much stuff to pack up. :D
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