If you watched "Spongebob Squarepants" as a child, you'll probably remember the episode where Spongebob has to write an essay on what not to do at a stoplight. Well, this is my list of what not to do at a "stoplight," aka while packing for college.
1. Needlepoint 
I discovered needlepoint over the summer. It was fun at first, but became addicting once I realized I needed to pack.
2. Binge watch Netflix
Or, in my case, pack. (On a side note, "Parks and Recreation," "Stranger Things," and "Gilmore Girls" are all wonderful and you should all go watch them right now.)
3. Play PokemonGo 
I am level 16 and a good 10 of those levels have been attained during the last two weeks when I was "out getting stuff for school."
4. Organize your books
It could be by color, size, author, I don't care, as long as you're doing it to figure out what books are coming with you to college.
5. Read and re-read said books
"But if I read it now, I won't have to pack it!" Wrong.
6. Babysit
No, you can't go through your boxes and decide what needs to come with you to school while you're watching a 6 year old everyday for a week. Especially not if you take them on a day trip to the next state over.
7. Sleep 
Don't trick yourself by saying, "Oh, but I'll be more awake later if I sleep now!" It doesn't work. You'll just keep sleeping.
8. Volunteer on the last Saturday before you leave
Yes, they're sweet and yes, they need our help, but not until after you've packed.
9. Look at Wikipedia 
I swear that website is the biggest time-waster out there. One link leads to the next, which leads to the next, and oh! That looks interesting...
10. Invite someone over everyday
I know you won't get to see them after you leave, but don't kid yourself into thinking that you'll actually pack and that they'll actually help you instead of goofing off the whole time.
11. Write articles for Odyssey
Which is what I'm doing now... Oops. Guess I should get packing. Since I leave tomorrow.
But hey, after all that procrastinating, you might have an article idea for your next post! Now get off the computer and go pack!
