Here's the thing about mac and cheese. I really like mac and cheese. I grew up on the blue box, then, when I went to high school, I switched to Budget Gourmet. My friends can attest to the fact that I ate it for lunch ALL the time. And yet, I am overwhelmed by the sheer amount of mac and cheese amongst the things I have bought for college.
If you're wondering how I ended up with 14 packages of blue box, it really boils down to divorced parents, miscommunication, and grocery sales. Beyond that, I don't really have an explanation.
As you can tell, packing and buying for college is a really hectic process. Here are the two lists I used: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/9763.html and Sallie Mae's College Answer Off to College Check list (in PDF form!). Needless to say, going to college is a nightmare to the disorganized. Welcome to my nightmare.
In college, you will need duct tape. And a sewing kit. And hanging files (wthisahangingfile?). And hangers. And sheets--extra long because colleges feel the need to be DIFFERENT. And a million other things. My mother compared it to creating a new mini household. She's so right. Even worse, you have to buy, and plan, and pack, and MOVE all that stuff. Then, just my luck, I will be living on the third floor. With no elevator. My life is a tragedy, comparable to the Titanic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmbw8OycJrE...
Now, there can be some fun in packing and shopping for college. For example, I have this really cute little alarm clock that's purple because my school color is purple (WHOO! GO PRAIRIE FIRE!). And, I have a towel with a giraffe on it. My life is complete. AND I got a microwave as a gift! And, because of college, I am typing this blog on my new computer. However, on the whole, this college packing thing is my own personal hell.
One problem is who has the time to buy all this? I was too busy lying around or saying goodbye to people this summer to go shopping. The second problem is money. Excluding what I call the big ticket items (computer, printer, microwave, comforter, etc.) all those small items add up! The worst part is, after you shop, you have to PACK. In fact, I am writing this blog instead of packing. I rather walk over hot coals than pack, to be honest. You have to configure how to fit things in as few boxes and suitcases as possible. And I'm just moving across the state. Some people were going on trains, taking them across the country. Brave, brave souls.
And, if you thought that this couldn't get any worse, you realize you have to choose clothes. Maybe I am just being a girl about this. Or, a stereotypical girl. But narrowing down my wardrobe sounds awful. The thing is, I tend to wear the same set of clothes over and over, but every once in a while, a shirt will just look DIFFERENT to me and I just have to wear it. Well, that can't happen in college. I have to economize. Translation: I have to stifle spontaneity. At least, that's how I have chosen to view it. The man is just trying to put me down. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xmckWVPRaI&ob=av2n (BTW, I was just linking it because it seemed appropriate, but the video is actually the weirdest flipping thing I have seen today...)
Well, this blog is coming to a close. Really soon. Almost ending. I'm just finishing my thoughts. Closing statements. Wrapping things up.
"You're still blogging???"-My mother.
...
I'm gonna go pack now.
Much love,
Celinda
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