Moving can be stressful, but moving into a college? That's extremely, extremely stressful. For those of you who have had the good fortune to not have to move out of the house yet...prepare yourself. It's rough to say the least. So, here are some of the thoughts that crossed my mind either as I was packing, moving or unpacking.

1. Why do I have so many clothes?

Why is it that when I'm trying to get dressed, I can never find any good outfits, but when I was packing for college, I literally had too many clothes that I had to leave some in a suitcase under my bed in my dorm room?

2. I want to bring my dog...can I bring my dog? No?

I am a proud mom to two four-legged babies, a Golden Retriever named Sassy and a Miniature Dachshund named Ginger. They are my children and I often find myself wanting to snuggle my babies.

3. So...many...stairs...

Why? Why so many stairs? And WHY NO ELEVATOR? Four flights of stairs with a refrigerator is no fun for ANYONE...especially when I fall down them and break my neck, all for the sake of moving in.

4. Am I allowed to have this in a freshman residence hall?

If the question is candles, grilled cheese makers, or drop cords...the answer is no. For some reason...the answer is no.

5. Where is that one thing? I know I packed it!

Where's my toothbrush? What about my turtle? Where did my K-Cups go? WHY IS EVERYTHING DISAPPEARING?! I KNOW I PACKED THESE THINGS!

6. I already miss my family and friends.

My mom and dad left 10 minutes ago and I already want them back. I left my friends yesterday and I want to hang out with them ASAP.

7. You know what? Despite all this crappy stuff, I can tell I'm gonna have an amazing time here.

Even though I've been at Catawba less for only a week...I can already tell that I'm going to love every second of my time here. Well, maybe not every second because I've already messed up my foot since I've been here, but I'll love it here regardless.

Moral of the story is, even if you have a hard time moving or you get homesick really easily, I promise it will all be okay in the end. Your legs and arms are going to be sore from lifting and carrying things, but every second of it will be worth it. So, go! Move into your new dorm, apartment or house. Don't dread it! Moving comes with so many amazing opportunities, like making new friends or maybe even meeting a new love interest. Go with excitement or sadness...tears are okay! And as a last reminder, stairs are not your friend. ALWAYS find an elevator...if there is one that is.