My shoebox of preservation

To me the word valuable has two meanings; the first is where you have something in your possession that cost you a considerable amount of money. But the second one I believe is more important; something that doesn’t necessarily cost a tonne of gold sovereigns but something you treasure. So to me all the computer games in the world means nothing to me compared to a certificate of achievement, for instance. Therefore it is the second type of value, the sentimental things in my life, which I may wish to revisit when I’m old and crooked.

My first item would be a lever arch file, you may ask; why a boring old folder that can be found in any stationary shop? But it’s not the folder, its’s inside this particular folder that the sentimental items are kept. Ever since I was young my parents have gathered any certificates that I came to win and stored them in this folder. This folder and its content have the capability to bring back many fond memories.

The second is a family photo, but, not just any old photo solely of the people who live in your house but also of cousins, aunts and uncles and grandparents and so on. I am sure you will agree that it is nice to have a memory of that special aunty or grandparent, who just made your life that much better, after they’ve gone like you or I will one day do too……sadly.

Next I would place my trumpet, if it would fit. So far in life trumpeting has been an enjoyable hobby of mine. If my career was to be a musician I could back and say” I remember those days.”

Still on the subject of hobbies I would put a picture of me in my kayak. Although I have not done this hobby as long as being a musician it is still just as enjoyable as playing the trumpet.

Finally I would place in my lifelong companion ted-ert. The name came to me when I was fairly young, I decided that if the name rob was short for Robert then ted must be short for ted- ert. Every night I would lie in my bed and ted-ert would help me sleep. He even came on the long plane journey to America when I was young.

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