Being a freshman this year, I was nervous about dorm living. Back home, I was the baby in my house, seeing as my sister is 15 years older than me. I was used to a big ol’ bedroom to myself, and although the transition to living with two other girls in a cracker box has been a blast, it has sure not been easy. Whether embarrassing or well executed, this is how I handled the semi-awkward/exciting time that was move-in day.
Phase 1: The Introduction
When I first met my roommates, I decided that being bold and going for a hug was a good route to take. After all, guys, this was my roommate!
Phase 2: The Goodbyes
What do you do when your mom, dad, and boyfriend leave, and you just want privacy to cry until you face serious, life-threatening dehydration?
Phase 3: The Room Organizing
Let’s be honest, our dorm wasn’t actually organized until two weeks in … And even now, is it really organized?
Phase 4: The Bonding
When both roommates are talkative, loud and excited, it’s pretty easy to avoid awkward silence. We still have yet to run out of things to talk about.
Phase 5: The Pajamas
By nighttime, I was beyond ready to let my head hit the pillow … But that involved changing into PJ’s. Where do I change? I hurriedly grabbed my oversized t-shirt and threw on flip flops (because, ew, communal bathrooms) and went to change in a bathroom stall.
Phase 6: Bedtime
Regardless of the new atmosphere, we both crashed. Hard. Fast. Moving in is exhausting, okay?
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