The laptop. A staple of the 21st-century college student. Well, most people for that matter. What used to be a luxury has now evolved into a tool of self-expression adorned with stickers, vinyl decals, and colorful skins. My MacBook is a portal to the rest of the world. It is a mouthpiece. It is a diary. It is a vision board. It is also a reflection of what's inside.

Here is what your laptop says about you:

1. Naked

A naked laptop is a beautiful thing. You are the ultimate professional. You are totally aware that your laptop does represent you, and you are determined to give a good impression every time you whip out your MacBook in a meeting, in your local hipster coffee shop, or in class. You're the dude/gal who always has everything together, turns in papers the day after they're assigned, and has internships lined up for the next three semesters. It's not that you're pretentious (I guess)...it's that you're ambitious and occasionally sophisticated.

2. The Chripster

You are probably a YoungLife leader and summer camp counselor and future missionary who also wears Chacos and owns a Nalgene with the exact same stickers on it.

You're a Bible-believing, Jesus-loving college student - and you want to make sure everyone knows it! When you're not catching up on your quiet time in your Eno or raising money to build a well in Africa, you can be found planning your next "spontaneous" hiking excursion or spring break trip to Nicaragua.

3. The Pop Culturist

Wow, you are so trendy. I bet you have so many hilarious and relevant pics on your Insta.

If your laptop hasn't been shared on Tumblr at least a couple thousand times, then what's even the point?

You are the life of the party. Whenever someone wants to have a fun time, you are the one they call. Even though you sometimes isolate yourself but binge-watching "Friends" or scrolling through Tumblr for six hours, you make up for it with the crazy story of that time you waited in line for a whole day in the rain to meet your favorite YouTuber.

4. The Pink Whale/Fratagonia

You know who you are. The pink whale. The Patagonia logo. The Yeti sticker. You are, like, so preppy/outdoorsy. While your favorite brand-name companies are sitting back bank-rolling from the free advertisement, you are making sure people know that you are fashion-forward and with it.

There's nothing wrong with repping your favorite brands! I have a couple of these stickers myself, but there's also a stigma sometimes that people whose laptops are plastered with brand names try a little bit too hard.

5. The Political Junkie

Ah yes. The person wearing the Reagan-Bush '84 crewneck, GOP socks, and reading the latest presidential memoir. Alternatively, the person wearing the #FeeltheBern tee shirt, reading "The Audacity of Hope", and live-streaming MSNBC.

I, too, fall into this glorious sometimes obnoxious group. Whether you're a campaign staffer, social activist, community organizer, you're aware. You read the news, you're the go-to friend for current events, and you were probably voted most likely to be president in high school. Whether you're a conservative, moderate, or liberal, you are not afraid to speak up about anything and everything you believe in.

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So, what does your laptop say about you? TBH, it can say whatever you want! You express your personality, hobbies, and interests - everything that makes you YOU. Since we are always on our laptops, it can be the first thing people see when they meet you. Your laptop has actually become a first impression.

The way you customize your laptop displays your unique qualities and individuality. No two people have all the same hobbies or interests, or have visited all of the same places. Your laptop is a reflection of your story and, well, you.