When I read about Ryan Nicodemus’ “packing party†and 21-day minimalism project, I was curious to know what got unpacked during those 21 days. In case anyone is curious about what I’ve unpacked since moving into the condo, I thought I’d share what I unpacked in the first week.
Day 1 – October 11th
- Nail kit (I broke a nail unloading groceries)
- Bath towel, hand towel, wash cloth, bathmat
- Mattress pad, sheets, comforter, pillows
- Phone charger and extension cord
- Rosie’s bowls, Kong toy, scoop, and food
- My prescription pills and check sheet
- Paper towels
- Swiss Army knife (This is stored in my utility box under my bed so everything that was in that box is under my bed now)
- My dirty laundry and laundry basket
- Keychain for my mailbox key
- 3-hole punch (I had to file a receipt. I treat my file cabinets and files like furniture so they were already in place)
- Reusable water bottle
- Laptop, cool pad, power strip
- Measuring cup, spoon, soup mug, food storage containers, cutting board, knife, cup
- T-shirt, sandals, hoodie, pajamas
- “If you’re not fucking up, you’re not in the game†sign and 2 magnets
- Sponge, hand soap
- Coffee pot
- Library book
- Everyday toiletries
- Night guard
Day 2 – October 12th
- Sugar bowl and canister
- Coffee mug, 2 spoons, cup, knives, bowl, baking sheet, plate, fork, pot holders, glasses,
- Blender
- Camelbak and bike lock
- Rosie’s travel bag, car harness, ear wash, and nail trimmer
- Bear figurine (dust collector but I like it)
- Scanner
- Mug to keep pens in
- Sunglasses, shorts, t-shirt, cycling clothes
- Family photo
- Boombox and cassette (b/c I’m old-school like that)
Day 3 – October 13th
- Knife, bowl, 3 spoons, measuring cup, food storage container, and sandwich bags
- Zippy, t-shirt, socks, and underwear
- iPod, headphones, and webcam
- Backpack
- Highlighter
- 10-pound weights and resistance band
Day 4 – October 14th
- Running clothes, zippy, t-shirt, underwear, socks, jeans, Converse sneakers, and tank top
- Knife
- Stapler and scissors
Day 5 – October 15th
- Mug, 2 spoons, bowl, plate, salt and pepper, fork, can opener
- Running clothes, pants, tank top
- Painters tape, printer ink, shredder
Day 6 – October 16th
- Spoon, food storage container, plate, fork, kitchen towel, and cup
- Safety pin
- Running clothes, pants, 2 tank tops, dress shirt, underwear, heels, bra, and jacket
- Hand lotion, eyeliner, and lipstick
Day 7 – October 17th
- Spoon, knife, plate, fork
- T-shirt, socks, underwear
- Calculator, stamps, and file folders
- Gift certificate for trapeze lessons
- Swiffer
- Toothpaste
- Rosie’s extra blanket
- Hand towel
So basically at this point most of what I unpack day-to-day is related to food consumption and clothes. I’m getting better at remembering where each box is and what’s in it (thankfully they’re well-labeled) but I still feel like a fumbling idiot when I’m in that corner of the condo looking for something.
I did laundry and ran the dishwasher last weekend so now the closet and cupboards are starting to look like a person lives here.