Moving is sad. You’re leaving behind memories, experiences, friends and family. Once you leave, you will probably never again see the room you’ve been sleeping in for years, the shower you spent every morning in, the view from the kitchen window. Moving is ending; it’s the period on the last sentence of a chapter of your life.
While you can’t change the fact that you’re moving, you can do many things to limit the feeling of melancholy when you drive off on moving day.
Visit your favorite restaurants, bars and spots and get your favorite thing there one last time.
Have a night out with friends or a going away party. Bring the people who mean something to you together so that you can share memories and add one more to the list.
Plan a night with your place. Open up a bottle of wine and enjoy your patio for one last time, or have a nice dinner in your dining room, or simply watch a movie. Enjoy your place.
Do something new. Think about somewhere you always meant to check out in your town and go there. It might be your last chance.
Get a souvenir. Buy something that represents your town for your new place, such as a piece of art, a blanket or a plant.