It's that dreaded time of the year: it's time to move out.
There are a mix of emotions that you feel while packing up all of your things and leaving your friends to head back home. Maybe "Parks and Rec" can help us figure out our feelings in the inevitable situations we face.
1. You have to say goodbye to your friends until the next semester.
This is perhaps the worst part about leaving school for the summer.
2. People ask you what your plans for the summer are.
Maybe you'll have a job. Maybe you're going to travel. Or maybe you're going to sit on your couch and watch Netflix for three months. Who knows?
3. You are struggling to throw away the extra stuff you don't need.
We all accumulate extra stuff throughout the year. Where did that extra shirt come from? We don't know, but now we're emotionally attached to it.
4. You are done with classes but still on campus.
Sometimes there is an awkward limbo period between finishing classes and leaving the school. This is a great time to catch up on some sleep. Or stare at the wall going through your packing list a hundred times to make sure you remembered everything you'll need.
5. You try to fit everything in your car.
This is stressful. Somehow all of the things that fit in your car on the way to school will not fit back into the car for the drive home.
6. Teachers try to return your homework to you.
When the semester is done and over with, the last thing you want to see are your assignments from months ago.
7. Thinking about home-cooked meals.
8. You think about the free time you'll have over the summer...
Road trips and lake days are ahead!
9. ...but you realize you'll have to get a job.
You want to have a good time, but you need to make some money first.
10. You're finally set to leave.
It's time to hit the road! That car's finally packed and you're set.
11. You think back on the year.
You may be happy to go home, but you will also miss all the great times you had. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, and to be honest- you're excited to see what next year holds. Until then- here's to summer 2016!
