The To-Do List of all To-Do Lists

With seven weeks and two days left until I leave the country, and three weeks and two days until I leave my flat and job to go and stay with my parents for Christmas (not that I’m counting of course), it’s about time I started doing things.  I’m a great believer in lists (ticking off accomplished tasks makes me feel better about having lots to do), and a move such as this requires the ultimate of to-do lists.

I’m sure this list will change dramatically in the next month as unforeseen things get added and unnecessary tasks get removed, but here is version 1.0, nicely divided into areas of my life:

My Flat

• Hand in written notice to lettings agent one month prior to move-out date (tick)
• Get reference from lettings agent (scan and save)
• Get reference from previous landlord/housemates (scan and save)
• Cancel electricity (tick)
• Cancel council tax (tick)
• Cancel TV license (and get refund)
• Cancel Sky (TV and internet) (tick)
• Cancel BT line rental (tick)
• Cancel contents insurance
• Book professional cleaning

My Car (actually my boyfriend’s, so I don’t have to do much in this section)

• Sell or store car (decide which!)
• Book service/MOT
• Cancel car insurance

My Job

• Hand in written notice to line manager (tick)
• Get reference from manager and other partners I’ve worked with
• Make a note of contact details for key work contacts
• Write my Canadian resume (more than one, tailored to job areas)
• Send CV to recruitment agencies in Vancouver, and arrange appointment for January
• Search and apply for jobs
• Send off speculative applications to companies I’d like to work for

Every list has to start somewhere...