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Laundry – The Bane of my Existence

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Stephanie

One thing that I absolutely hate about college is doing my laundry. I actually like and appreciate the act of doing the laundry, but I do everything I can to save money wherever possible, so I mostly don’t like paying to wash clothes. Every time that I pay 75 cents to wash and 75 cents to dry a load, it feels like someone is robbing me blind of all of my quarters, which are basically gold to a college student.

Since I really dislike paying out that $5 or so in quarters every time I do laundry, I have learned to hold out on my washing until I go home. This is nice because I don’t have to worry about leaving my clothes in the washer for too long, or about someone taking any of my stuff….but it is also an absolutely EXHAUSTING process. When I went home for Fall Break, I documented everything so that I could share it with all of you.

First, I pack up all of my dirty clothes, sheets, and towels at school…drag them to my car…and drive home. Once I arrive home, I enlist the help of my Mom, Dad, and any other individual that happens to be at my house, and we carry everything from my car to the kitchen/laundry room. I usually park all of my stuff in the kitchen, because it is the first room that you come to in my house, and there is plenty of space to lay out everything I possibly can.

: My Laundry – Stage 1

After I get the laundry upstairs, I have to sort it. This is usually the most depressing part, because it either smells rather bad, or I realize how much stuff I really have, which is completely unreal.

: My Laundry – Stage 2

After I sort the laundry, I tackle the washing and drying process, which is pretty time consuming when you have about 6-7 loads to do. It was a lot more fun this time around though, because my parents just got a new washer and dryer, which is always exciting. When my mom was teaching me how to use the new washer for the first time, we legitimately stood by the washer for the first 10 minutes, just watching it fill with water and begin to wash. (We’re not crazy people…I swear.)

Once it is all dry, I have to sort it by type, and get it all packed up to take back to Butler. I separate everything into piles of t-shirts, jeans, sweatpants, sweatshirts, tank tops, and nice clothes. When I’m done…there is usually a mountain of clothing on our loveseat in the living room….

: My Laundry – Stage 3

I guess I could completely avoid the sheer size of this project if I did laundry more than once every month/month and a half…but I like leaving it until I absolutely HAVE to wash things…since I dislike it so much. And, usually, this way I don’t have to pay to complete such an annoying and time-consuming task. There’s always a bright side….

Tagged: college life, dorm life, Fall Break, home, laundry, visiting, washing clothes | 2 Comments

The top 5 reasons I love breaks…

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Stephanie

I love coming home… a lot. This year, I haven’t been able to come home nearly as much as I would like, so this is only my second time home (the first was Labor Day weekend, and now it is Fall Break). But every time I come home, I do the same things, and the routine comforts me in a way. The routine changes slightly, depending on the time of the year and what I need to do, but these 5 things are the constants for every visit of mine.

The food. Eating at home is basically the best of both worlds, home cooking and going out to eat. There are several places that we always MUST visit, like Bobe’s Pizza, our favorite Amish restaurant, the BBQ place in town, or Sweet Stuff Cafe, so basically I could eat out for every meal, and be perfectly content. But, since my dad is a farmer, and we always have a pretty impressive stash of beef, I love having a good steak dinner or my dad’s famous Sunday lunch complete with pot roast and homemade mashed potatoes.
The drive. If you have never driven to southern Indiana, you should. Basically, as soon as you get south of Indianapolis, the landscape turns into beautiful rolling hills with tons of trees…which makes for an absolutely perfect drive on a fall day. My drive home yesterday would have only been better if I could control the weather since driving on a sunny day is so much more pleasant than driving in constant rain for 2.5 hours.
My couch. Last night I sat down on my couch around 9:30 p.m., and did not leave it until 4:00 p.m. today. Of course I left to eat and to grab a few other things, but other than that….my couch and I have been the best of friends. It is the perfect place to sleep, watch TV, or write blogs, so really, what else do I need on Fall Break?? If only my parents wouldn’t mind if I took this couch with me wherever I go… then I would basically be set for life.
Seeing my dogs. I have two dogs, Sophie and Stella, who I do not see nearly enough. Stella is a spunky (spunky is an understatement) lab mix, and Sophie is a calm and poised Great Pyrenees. I love them both…especially when they greet me as soon as I pull in the driveway. Unfortunately, Stella’s outrageousness makes playing with them for any length of time completely exhausting… and then I feel bad for Sophie because Stella is a complete attention hog.
Doing my laundry. The one thing that I like the least about college is doing laundry, or paying to do my own laundry. So I usually bring it home with me….which makes for entirely too much work on the weekend…but at least I don’t have use all of my quarters to pay for it.

Tagged: Bobe's Pizza, couch, dogs, Fall Break, food, Great Pyrenees, laundry, sleeping, southern indiana, Sweet Stuff | Leave a comment

6 Must-Haves for College Students

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Stephanie

Over the years, I have realized that there are things that I use every day, and that without them, my life as a student would be rather difficult…if not impossible. So….this blog is dedicated to all of these things that I have come to know and love over my 3 years in college. So take it as you will, and remember that the certain brands, etc. aren’t what is important….but the actual use of the product is what you should pay attention to. Enjoy!

I got a Camelbak a few months ago…and fell in love. Over the past few months I have doubled my water intake for each day…mostly because it is fun and convenient for me to drink water now.

Another must have is a lightweight jacket that still keeps you really warm…hence the mass of North Face jackets that you see on every college campus…and this one that I have…

When you are in college…you can never have enough quarters. From parking downtown to washing clothes…you will use them so much that they will be like gold to you. For instance, this week my roommate Lauren ran out of quarters while drying her clothes…and had to go from room to room to find more. So keep a stash…and guard it with your life.

For those cold winter mornings…it is always nice to have a cup of hot tea, coffee, or hot chocolate to keep you company….and I love this sparkly cup that I have. Best of all…it makes me feel all happy and fancy too….

Everyone has a different go-to bag….and for me it is this Vera Bradley messenger bag. Others swear by backpacks or tote bags…either way though…find a bag that you love and remember that it is alright to be making an investment in it…since it will hold your life day in and day out.

ID cases are a college student’s best friend. I use mine so much that I have to get a new one each year. I keep change, chapstick, my ID, and anything else possible in this…and if I can’t find it I am basically lost.