Realizing you overpacked—by 6 suitcases.
REALIZING YOU OVERPACKED—BY 6 SUITCASES.
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Remember that first move-in day? The anticipation, the nervous excitement, the absolute conviction that you needed every single item you owned. For many of us, that conviction quickly dissolved into a pile of bags that barely fit through the dorm room door, let alone into the surprisingly compact closet. Six suitcases? That was just the starting point for some.
It’s a universal rite of passage, isn't it? The grand delusion that you needed your entire library, every single gadget, enough formal wear for a year of black-tie galas, and clothes for every conceivable weather condition, from arctic blizzards to tropical heatwaves, all within a single square mile. Then reality hit: the twin bed, the single desk, the shared wardrobe space that laughed in the face of your carefully curated fashion collection.
That initial move-in wasn't just about unpacking clothes; it was about unpacking expectations. It was realizing that the true essentials weren't things, but the people you'd meet, the midnight debates that would shape your worldview, and the unexpected challenges that would build resilience. We learned to prioritize, to shed the superfluous, and eventually, to pack light – both literally and metaphorically – for the journey ahead. Whether you're still navigating those hallways or years removed, that first packing saga remains a shared chuckle, a reminder of where it all began.