| Mom just took home most of my stuff today. I went with the trash bag theory and it worked just fine. I put all my clothes in trash bags (kept the clean ones folded, kept the hanging ones on hangers). I also sorted all my dirty clothes and put them in my hampers. I left my shoes in the big bin that I store them in. I put all the random stuff from the top of my closet in another trash bag. I have a trunk that doubles as a table (GREAT IDEA) so I put all my school stuff/desk stuff in there.
Here's what I have left: a refrigerator, a small set of drawers, a small set of shelves, school stuff, toiletries, bedding, makeup, a jacket, 2 pairs of shoes, and one load of laundry.
I think all I'll need is a duffel bag, trash bag, and back pack + my 3 big items, which hopefully will fit into my Accord.
MY SUGGESTIONS: Start as early as possible. Work at off times. Ask the desk if you can borrow a cart or dolly. If you can't tie a trash bag shut, twist up the top and wrap duct tape around it. Label bags (silver sharpie works on black bags). Realize that to get by for a week (that is likely finals week so you'll be studying), you really don't need more than clothes and books and some money for food. |