As an incoming college freshman, I have begun the packing experience. It is more than just a chore, but to me, it seems like a whole entire nostalgic ordeal, taking my entire life and putting it into boxes. When I started packing, I didn't expect it to get this hard. It started out fun, looking on Pinterest for cute comforters and adorable DIYs. Then I purchased my bedding. Then felt like I filled an entire UPS truck with an Amazon order filled with plastic storage bins. And now, I am putting things into boxes and going through clothes and throwing things out...

So, here are the thoughts I had during this ordeal, and know that you are not alone in this.

1. "Who's t-shirt even is this????"

I say as I then proceed to fold the comfy t-shirt, put it in my suitcase, and disregard who the original owner may be.

2. "I remember this!!!"

I got this t-shirt in the third grade. Somehow it still fits me and I am pretty sure I am a foot taller...

3. "Will I want this next year?"

I mean, I haven't worn it in 7 months, but there may be some occasion when I want it... Should I bring it??? Yes, I will. And then after it sits at the bottom of the drawer for the entire year, I will ask myself the same question about the same article of clothing next year.

4."That's where this went!!!"

I say as I pick my white bikini bottoms out from between a bin and the wall. I am not sure how they got here...

5. "Do I have too much tie-dye?"

I have about 12 tie-dyed items from my days at sleep-away camp. But... you can not have too much tie-dye.

6. "Are footie pajamas still cool in college?"

Yes.

Well...I hope... I was never very good at being "one of the cool kids" anyway.

7. "Does my stuffed bear match my aesthetic?"

Probably not.

8. "Is bringing a stuffed animal to college weird??"

Probably yes.

9. "Am I bringing Smokey the Bear with me???"

Absolutely. Again, never a cool kid.

10. "Is this too much stuff???"

No... Never too much. What is too much???

11. "Maybe I have an issue..."

I do I have a birthday card from the 6th grade... and why is a blouse I grew out of years ago still in my drawer... and why did I even want to keep most of this stuff...

12. "My roomie is the greatest human being ever and I am so excited to live with her!!!!!"

She is one of the best human beings ever and always reads my articles so when she reads this I hope she sees this.

13. "CAN I BRING MY DOG WITH ME???"

The guidelines said no... but...

Well... Now I must go back to packing... but I will leave you with one last thing...

"WHEN WILL IT EVER END???"