Moving is always a life-changing event for me: it’s a chance to get rid of all the items I no longer need, review all those I want to keep as well as anticipate the new things I might need in my new digs. After about a month of preparation and waiting, I changed apartments this weekend — literally moving up in the world. It took a lot of sweat and muscle power, but I’m getting settled in. The view from my new pad has given me an improved perspective on my neighborhood. My new place has a much better use of space (thank goodness for a full-sized kitchen and bathroom!), better light and feels like it’s just what I needed.