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15 Stages Of The Hell That Is Packing

Warning: Panic-induced packing incoming

Nicole Masaki
Jul 26, 2016
Canisius College
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15 Stages Of The Hell That Is Packing
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Packing is something that everyone dreads, especially those going away to college. You have to pack up your ENTIRE life and guess what will be important to you in a couple months. During this time you also realize the severe emotional attachment you have to some of your belongings. Here's the common stages of what we all go through when we have to pack! Don't worry you're not alone!

1. Absolutely dreading starting to pack.

“I have so much stuff and no where to put it!”


2. Further procrastination

“It’s too hot to pack, I still have time, I’ll do it tomorrow.”


3. Burst of Motivation to pack!

“Okay, everything is going to be organized and I’m going to label all my boxes so I know what’s in it”


4. Drop off of motivation

Well I finished one box, that’s a good start.



5.Bartering with yourself

Today I’ll just reorganize my stuff to know what I have and whether or not I want to take it with me



6.Realization that you love EVERYTHING and Must take EVERYTHING with you

I know that I have a meal plan and don’t enjoy cooking but what happens when I’m craving pancakes once late at night?



7. Packing a second box

Woohoo! I’ve got another box packed!



8. Rewarding yourself with a break after finishing the second box

Any progress is progress


9. Taking every possession you own and deciding to sort more of it



10. Realizing you have far more stuff than you thought you did

I'm gonna need more boxes...



11.Panicking that you only have a few days before moving in


12. Frustration at yourself for not packing sooner




13.Further attempt to pack things orderly


14. Giving up and throwing whatever wherever it fits

Organization was overrated, I’m just going to unpack this tomorrow


15. The complete satisfaction when you’re fully unpacked.

Finally!!!!


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