Being an indecisive college student, I've gotten used to moving on the fly. But I like packing and unpacking about as much as I like sticking a pencil in my eye and twisting. So I recently dumped most of my furniture and began living a more minimalist lifestyle. The first thing to go was the futon and its rickety frame. In place, I bought a blow-up mattress. Yes, it's a bit like spending the weekend at grandma's, and it sometimes makes those awkward farting noises when I toss and turn, but I assure you it's worth it. When moving day comes, my bed fits in a backpack, while my roommates will be ringing up U-Haul.

And the rumors you hear are untrue - air beds are comfy and very sexy.