Packing

I don't think you realize how much stuff you have until you have to pack. It's amazing how much stuff one person can accumulate. I figured when I started packing to move there was no way I'd need all the boxes I had in addition to suitcases, tote bags, etc. I mean it's just me and I pretty much only have to pack up a bedroom and kitchen stuff. Boy was I wrong. I've used nearly all the boxes I have and I'm not sure it looks like I've packed anything. I filled several boxes with just movies and books and I still have a full bookshelf. And don't even get me started on the pictures. I know I take lots of pictures and put them in scrapbooks and photo albums, but wow, what's going to happen if I ever have a child? Have you seen how many pictures people with kids take?! I'll have to tell the child he/she can't have any toys because there's no room for them with all the photo albums, hmm, that'll probably qualify for a bad parent award. I cleaned a bunch of junk out of my desk, but still managed to fill two boxes of desk stuff. Does anyone know why I felt the need to save stories I wrote in 6th grade? Haven't even touched the closet yet. I filled two boxes with holiday decorations, but that doesn't include Christmas and I love Christmas so I'm sure that'll take a few more boxes. Hmm...perhaps instead of blogging, I should get back to packing...