Dreams, the answer to your problem is spiritual. Invite a group of Hari Krishnas folks over to your house to chant. I've noticed that when the Hari Krishnas get going, all the WASPs in the area seem to leave...
Finished packing my books today... One and a half boxes, and most of them were cookbooks! When moving back to Japan from Thailand a few years ago, there were about 15 boxes of books. God bless e-readers.
On the other hand, moving from Thailand I brought back 2-3 boxes of hobby and craft supplies and tools. Going back with about 10 boxes. Big boxes...
So time now to sit back with a glass of Bombay Sapphire, a bowl of popcorn, and a good movie!
Stitchawl