I Can Has Packers?

The number one thing I hate about moving is PACKING. I don’t mind lifting furniture, driving trucks, cleaning, or even unpacking. The act of packing everything into boxes and bins drives me up a wall. I have some theories on why it vexes me so:

• I feel guilty about all the things I’ve collected/purchased/saved.
  
  
• I feel 100% overwhelmed from the time the first box is packed until the day we move.
• I cannot pack without organizing and purging. While this is a good exercise, it can cause tension. I’m not a “keeper,” I’m a “tosser,” and Dave is exactly the opposite. We need to find a middle ground.
• I don’t know HOW to pack WELL. I try to fit things in boxes like a puzzle and pack things that go together, but it’s never good enough in my opinion.
• I don’t like asking for help. I absolutely hate sending the “will you please help us email.” I don’t ever want people to feel obliged, but I also want to have a fun day with my friends.

Halp.