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.