It's that time of year again. The Gator Nation is filled with students, some old and some new. There are the new freshman who are busy moving into their new dorms and also taking up the entire Target on Archer.
Then there are those of us who are pros at moving already so we either show up on Saturday to be early or at 10 pm on Sunday night before school starts. When you move into a new apartment, things can be stressful but also very exciting. Here are some things that happen during move in.
1. Parents take pictures of absolutely everything
If your parents come up to help you move, hopefully, they do, you know that there is a photo shoot of everything. There will be pictures with each sibling, of every move in step and maybe even of every single box you open. Be prepared for a large influx of photography flash.
2. You sit on the floor contemplating which box to open first, if any
After you've successfully gotten everything out of the truck or your car, the fun part begins. Now you have to open a million boxes and organize everything. I know I dread this part and sit and stare for a good half hour before opening anything.
3. You never fail to be missing something
No matter how many checklists you made, you forgot something. It can be anything from a blender to your favorite dress.
4. You won't be able to sleep for the first few days
It's always an adjustment when you move into a new place. You either can't sleep because you're still getting used to the room or like me, you have an irrational fear that a murderer will come in the middle of the night.
5. You'll love the freedom of doing whatever you want in the apartment when no one is around
It's great to have dance parties at all hours and cook whatever you want. It's your own place and you have a lot of independence.
6. There will be a bug and you'll most likely have no idea what to do
This one has definitely happened more than once. I hate most bugs and I hate killing them even more, so I have to suffer through the anxiety of what it is I have to do to get rid of it.
7. You'll absolutely love your new place
If you're lucky, and you probably will be, you'll love your new place and it'll bring you amazing memories in the year ahead.
