As some of you may know, I am about to move from Los Angeles to New York, with a short pit-stop in my hometown of Memphis, TN. To prepare for the huge move across the country I have been packing up my worldly possessions (books; artworks - mine, others', framed, flat, rolled; sewing, knitting & art supplies; books; bedding; spring and summer wardrobe-as is suitable all year round in LA; more books) and coordinating for the transport of these said items.
As I struggle with the complications and burdens of owning stuff I am attracted to a simpler way of life. I have been recently intrigued by Andrea Zittel's compartments and Chritine Hill's trunks.
Andrea Zittel
Andrea Zittel
If only it was so simple to own next to nothing and to have all the basic necessities for living; an apartment and all the tools and clothes needed for your career; all folding neatly into an oversized suitcase. You can basically fit these under the plane on your next flight to anywhere!
Change is hard because of the difficultly in giving up comfort in order to jump into the dark waters of the unknown. Though I admit that my possessions are important to me, I think change would be somewhat easier if it wasn't for the 2000 lb crate full of stuff hanging on when you jump.
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Courage. That's the most important thing to pack. Best of luck.
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