Moving Memo

Hello, I'm Incompetent. Merry Christmas! The cake at Itagaki's buffet this year was delicious, so I lined up at Itagaki's and bought a cake.

Since my job wants me to stay until my retirement date, my only days off for moving are the New Year holidays. I'm busy with the move, so I'm writing this as a memo to not forget things to do. This is a rough draft written during my lunch break. Mostly for myself.

Originally, I've always managed to move super fast in the past, using only one or two days of paid leave, so I'll probably manage somehow (though the distance is different this time).

Moving Company

It's possible to book Yamato's single-person moving service even two days in advance.
Be aware that business hours vary by branch during the New Year holidays.
However, they do operate during the New Year holidays. I'm incredibly grateful.
With Yamato's single-person moving pack, all large items will be sent with a specified delivery date. The rest will be sent in cardboard boxes.
1x1x1.7m: Sofa, refrigerator, washing machine seem transportable (I have unused ones at home).
I considered getting them locally, but choosing them is a hassle, and installation and receiving them would take up time, so I'll bring them.
Other items like PCs and clothes will go in cardboard boxes, and anything that doesn't fit in the above will be sent by courier.

Infrastructure

In Tokyo, you can start electricity and water services via app or web. (super convenient)

Gas is unknown as I won't be starting service due to all-electric.

Internet will be Starlink. It seems I can use it right away after buying the unit and completing the activation process, so that's fine.
Also, if I buy a compatible Ethernet adapter on Amazon, I should be able to set up a local network, so no problem there.
I don't want to increase my moving luggage, so I'll do it after I arrive.

Home Server

For now, I want to maintain this blog, so I'll temporarily migrate this blog and CMS to the Hetzner server I recently set up.
I'll give up on everything else until the local network at the new place is set up.

Things to do after arriving

• Purchase and set up Starlink (I have a spare Wi-Fi router lying around at home, so that's good).
• Get proper bedding (My mother asked if she should send some, but I'll check her New Year's schedule and decline if she seems busy).
• Purchase a ThinkPad keyboard (I'm not sure if I'll bring it for work, but no TrackPoint at all would be tough, so just in case).
• Walk around the area (to get a sense of where things are).
• Go out into the city in the morning and evening (to check transfer methods, train crowdedness, and experience actual travel times).
• Buy a commuter pass (I searched online but couldn't find anything clear, so it seems faster to ask a station attendant).
• Order desired books (I didn't want to increase my book collection before moving).

When I was in high school, I bought Topre non-contact keyboards, HHKBs, and tried several Cherry switches for keyboards and PC peripherals, but eventually, I stopped being particular about them.
TrackPoint doesn't take up space and is the best device for me, who finds even moving my arm troublesome.
Most mice are good products once you get used to them, so I feel grateful to be born in an era where I don't have trouble with them.
However, I might need to find a wireless microphone that's clear for the other party... (I've used wired until now).

Thanks to Gaki no Tsukai ending

I absolutely had to watch Gaki no Tsukai, but since it ended, I'm glad I won't have to watch it on New Year's Eve.

Additionally, my brother is also coming back to Miyagi for the New Year holidays, so I might be able to move at the same time he returns to Tokyo.
However... Sendai Hatsuuri (first sale of the year) is a big event I've enjoyed since junior high, so I really want to enjoy the first day somehow...