To choose three different items for me would be difficult
because I cherish everything that I have. There are so many things that are
important to me but the three I would most likely take would be my laptop,
wedding dvd, and cards. To be placed in a different environment where the
culture is completely different from yours would be a huge adjustment.
I would bring my laptop because it holds so many memories
such as my favorite songs and pictures of my family and friends. Having this
would probably help to ease some of my pain. My wedding dvd would express the
love, fun and laughter we shared on the day I became one with my husband. Each
of our family and friends showed great support towards us. My video shows the
different things we like to do in my culture such as jumping the broom at the
wedding, lighting unity candles, doing line dances such as the electric slide
and the cha-cha at the reception, and watching the groom remove the garter from
the bride and much more. The last I chose was greeting cards. I chose this
because cards are very meaningful to me. I collect every card anyone gives me.
From time to time I like to go back and read the sweet words on my cards,
especially the cards where my husband and I first started dating or my first
mother’s day cards.
To be loved by so many friends and family is a treasure that
no one can take away. So if I had to give up two things and be left with one I
would choose my wedding dvd. The dvd to me holds the most sentimental and important
moments in life.
This lesson has taught me to be more appreciative to my
family and friends. To cherish my culture and to never forget my background and
what makes me.
Andrea, I stated I would bring my MacBook as I upload all my personal documents and zillions of photos. I value my photos because I record everything about my children via video or camera. Nontangible items such as your language, recipes, stories, etc are stored in our minds and hearts and are easily transferable.
ReplyDeleteHello Andrea,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful bounty of life experiences you have already collected! Bringing your laptop to this unknown destination would allow you to share with your hosts the wonderful life of yonder years and have some moving pictures and sounds to entice them with. I find interesting that you would also bring with you greeting cards because they are increasingly replaced by more virtual tools. I appreciate the contrast you expressed by mentioning those two distinct memorabilia. Surely, your new hosts would sense how complex your previous world was. I truly enjoyed reading your post. Thank you!