« 9 things i collect »
1. Buddhas. Of all shapes and sizes.
2. Ajoupa pottery. Particularly Ajoupa pottery houses. Although I haven't bought any since moving from Trinidad.
3. Swatches. But recently, I decided to stop wearing a watch, so this collection may not grow for a while.
5. Silver rings.
6. Cameras. Mostly inexpensive, vintage ones.
7. Crosses. Of all shapes and sizes.
8. Angel ornaments. I buy a new one each Christmas.
9. Books. Lots and lots of books.*
I think it's sort of interesting that when I first started making this list, I didn't think I would be able to come up with more than 2 or 3 things. But the truth is, this is probably just an abbreviated list of the items I do collect.
I wonder what the things we collect say about us? I wonder, years from now, if my great grandchildren come across this list, what conclusions they'll come to about me?
Do you collect things?
* Speaking of books, if you're in Houston and you're looking for a happy hour tonight, I hope you'll join me at the Kirtsy Takes a Bow book launch, from 6-9 pm at Bubblegum Tree Studio, 1305 Sterrett Street, Houston 77002. It would be lovely to see you.
Song: In my head by No Doubt
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 6:53AM
Reader Comments (20)
I collect elephants, Threadless t-shirts, Ugly Dolls, and books. Lots of books. I've been really working on collecting less and pairing down the things I have. The last elephant I purchased for myself was actually my Ganesh tattoo. But the books have been the most impossible to collect less of or pair down.
I'd have to say books are on my list too. I just realized, by reading this, that I haven't really taken the time to collect anything for myself in a while. I think I should start!
I'm currently in the process of moving and if there is ever a question of what one collects, packing for a move will quickly show you. I don't have much to begin with. I sold a lot of stuff several years ago and I am seriously exploring the art of minimalism. If you happen to know of any good blogs or books please share them with me.
So... The things I collect are mostly sentimental items and I'll list them.
1. Letters. Does anyone write them any more? I have every letter anyone has ever written me. Think boxes of letters!!!
2. Photo albums and frames. With this move I'm trying to decide whether I should buy anymore or invest in a really awesome digital frame. Hmmm...
3. Cameras - Digital and cheap Lomographic cameras.
4. Jewelry. Not always super expensive. I usually pick something up every where I travel. I'll keep collecting these.
5. Books, DVD, and CDs... I think this too will die soon enough. Unless I plan on buying a mansion with a large media center / library it won't fit into my minimalist future.
6. Experiences. The most valuable and sometimes least tangible.
Guess I should get back to packing now. Smile - almost there!
Cheers,
Adrienne
I also collect books - lots of 'em. Also yarn, candles, pretty mugs and cream pitchers, scarves, cute ballet flats, Christmas music and good recipes.
Coffee mugs from places I have visited. It is trivial thinks to do, but it is a little reminder of my travel experiences.
Oh, I've started (and stopped!) so many collections! But the books, oh the books... even if I give them away, I still end up with more than I had before. And letters - like Adrienne, I have boxes and boxes of old letters... which is impractical, because I travel and move around a lot. So I've started collections of a lighter genre: jewelry (especially earrings) and maps. And small bottles of hot sauce - which I don't eat, otherwise it would never become a collection!
This may sound bizarre, but I have a collection of hospital bands. I keep them next to my concert bands. I have no idea why I save them, but for some reason when I go to the ER that band becomes special to me. Maybe it's to remind me that I am blessed with health... Who knows, I told you it was crazy
Congrats on the book signing. i do think our collections offer peeks into who we are, our interests, out lives. (Esp. books.) No. 2...smile. Cool. A way to bring a bit of home soil to home now.... :-)
Stars, both in the sky and star shaped things make up the bulk of my collecting.
Postcards, beach glass, fortunes from cookies, pinhole cameras, old photos, and books.
I used to collect old cameras, but I had to leave them behind when I moved to the States. So many things left behind... I plan to start collecting them again one day.
I've been away for a few days, but I wanted to say that I would LOVE to participate on the Photo Drive. What a lovely idea Karen!