Packing

Packing...
Dumping pieces of your identity into boxes.
Some boxes are full of love, while others are full of breakables wrapped in old newspaper and rags, cause let's face it...newspaper and rags are cheaper than bubble wrap. Though, bubble wrap is way more entertaining.

Packing...
Realizing that you've collected far too many things, spent too much money, and fail at organizing anything outside of dishes and DVDs.
Unburying little layers of your past and reminiscing on the experiences and memories created.
Finding about a thousand singlet socks, cause you threw away its mate when you thought the dryer ate it...or whatever.

Packing...
A reason to rearrange and re-evaluate the things that you have.
Do I really need this? When was the last time that I used it? Can someone else benefit from this more than my closet?
Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of crap that has accumulated...
Feeling blessed and selfish for having so many things.
Things. Everywhere. So. Many. Things.

Packing...
Having a chance to box up your life as you move into the next chapter.
Appreciating the opportunity that comes along with it.
Taking the time to complete an inventory! Woot!

Packing...
Sell, trash, donate...but I paid good money for that.
Wanting to go out and buy so many new things for the new place...
And bring it all to the old place...
So you can pack it up for the new place...
Because...

Packing...
Makes you want to start fresh.
Redesign your home.
Repurpose what was existing, only because you're putting that last "great design idea" in the pile for donation.

Packing...
Being grateful for movers and people who can lift heavy things while you carry the bag of pillows.
Having an excuse to eat pizza and beer.
Meals on paper plates and plastic ware.
Makeshift dining table of boxes.
Keeping a closer eye on the boxes containing the liquor cause you know you'll need that box sooner rather than later.
Unpacking the liquor cabinet and wine glasses before unpacking anything else. Stay classy.

Packing...
Finding an excuse to clean the lent out of the tiny cracks of the dryer vent because the alternative (packing) doesn't seem as entertaining.
Watching your cat use the boxes as a jungle gym and hiding spot. But only the one box that you are using.

Packing...
Boxing it all up just so you can unpack it all...
In your home.


What are your thoughts on packing? Mine are all above this sentence.

And a photo of Dexter, because his life is so hard...