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So I’ve put off my own dorm shopping for next year a litttttle bit too long, but now it’s time to finally get everything together.

Luckily, I have most of my supplies from last year that I can still use — I’m fine on hangers and towels, and I have enough fabric softener sheets to last me until I graduate. However, I am low on quite a few supplies, and now that I’m in an apartment, there are a few other things I’ll be needing to pick up as well.

Last year, I ended up forgetting a lot of key supplies because I never kept track of what I needed, but this year I’ve decided to get smart and have been keeping an ongoing list of what I need.

Here’s my “To Get List” so far:

1. Bathroom supplies — toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, and so forth. Gotta have all of these!
2. Batteries. Last year when I needed a pair of AA batteries, no one on my floor had any. This year, I’m going to be ready.
3. Shower Curtain. I’m looking for a dinosaur one.
4. TV Cable. A TV’s no good if you can’t watch anything on it
5. A bottle opener. For sparkling cider! I swear!
6. Protein. I’ve been good about working out this summer, and I’m hoping some expensive protein will encourage me to keep the habit going through the school year.
7. Diced foam and new bedsheets. Last year, my bed sucked. This year, I’m going to make my dorm bed as comfortable as I can.
8. Laundry detergent and quarters. I go through probably $50 in quarters a year to do my laundry. I’m always running out.
9. Umbrella. I was always fine in high school without one, so I assumed I’d be okay in college too, but in reality I was pretty miserable. This year, I’m going to be prepared.

So sometime in the next several days, I’m going to be going shopping and picking up what I need. None of the items are too expensive, but it does add up, so I’m prepared to spend about $150. Oh well, college isn’t known for being cheap.

Also, it’s 9/9/9!