So, as I was blow drying some laundry this morning because I absolutely needed it dry NOW I was thinking back to all the super nifty and resourceful alternate uses for common everyday dorm room products that I've either done myself or heard of others using. Ya know, as a reference point for the rest of us dorm-rats who find themselves in dire need of random things that no one in a dorm would have. Suffice to say you start to look at things differently once you get to college...
Clothes dryer = hair dryer, drying rack in front of heater
Comb = fork
Mug = paper bowl (if you're my roommate)
Hand warmers = flatz
Pillow = arm
Haircut = roommate with scissors (very very trustworthy, fashion forward roommates ONLY)
Heater = laptop
Laundry rack = bunk bed, door knob, desk chair
Flashlight - cell phone
Oil for squeaky door = duct tape
Halloween costume = bed sheet
Sled = dining hall tray
Sustenance = dining hall food
Christmas decorations = dental floss, packing peanuts
Spoon = fork, knife, yogurt container lid
Therapy = blog
Massage Chair = roommates, upstairs subwoofer
Pencil sharpener = Xacto knife
Cutting board = desk (whoops)
Snow boots = rain boots (NOT FOR LONG!)
New rain boots (because old ones have a hole) = duct tape
Any good ones I missed?
I must certainly say that I've done the drying rack in front of the heater before. I invested in one of those (drying racks, that is) over the summer... it makes laundry so much easier. I only put one load in the dryer and I've suffered through fewer clothing shrinkages. I would also have to agree with most of these... I've never had to resort to combing my hair with a fork, though. But it would make me feel rather Ariel-like...
ReplyDeleteReally hot water in mug = steamer.
ReplyDeleteWrinkles do not fly when trying to be professional. :) I always use my laptop as a heater!