pitiful plight of post-year packing

i've noticed that i never really realize how much i take with me to uni until i have to pack up and leave. i guess i have this nasty habit of bringing things back every time i visit home until my dorm is stuffed with little unimportant gizmos and things i don't really use. my kitchen is a big offender here because i have so many stupid things i don't use lying around in there. normally i'd go into some spiel about how this reflects myself as a person or whatnot but today i've only slept like two hours so y'know i think i'll just leave this as a whining session about having to pack my things.

anyways, any tips for packing up would be great. trying to fit everything in one car + dealing with my cat is going to be a nightmare. love you all <3