Every year as college students, we move—A LOT. We move to and from school and sometimes we even move during the school year. We move from tiny dorm rooms to sororities to apartments to our parent's basements. Moving is just a part of life when you're in college. We get used to it, but the one thing we don't get used to is unpacking. It sucks and there is just no way around it. Here are the painful stages of unpacking we go through every—single—time.
1. Unpacking the car
2. Setting all the boxes down and remembering how much stuff you have
When it's all packed up in the car it looks like a lot but spread out all over your room it looks like even more. Why are there so many boxes? What is even in the boxes? How do I have enough stuff to fill all these boxes?
3. Is unpacking the boxes really necessary?
This is the point where you consider every option that is not unpacking. Usually, that involves food, movies, family time, and sleep—all before you are ready to consider unpacking as an option.
4. Having to be the serious unpacker...
Your friends may want to come over. Your mom may want to spend time with you. Your little brother might ride in on a freaking horse... but no, you have to be the sassy and serious unpacker because these boxes won't unpack themselves.
5. Hitting the breaking point
6. Finally getting your clothes put away
Your clothes are put away, no matter how many you have. Everything is so cute, so organized, so NOT IN BOXES. It's the best feeling ever.
7. Realizing that your unpacking days are over
At least for now, but currently your life is organized. It's not a mess and you know where your stuff is; it's a great feeling.
Now, I'm off to unpack just like you all. Good luck!
