If I were told I had to be evacuated to another country and
could only bring 3 items, I would bring: the bible, my photo albums, and my
camera. I would explain to others that
all three of these items mean the world to me. I would explain that the bible, symbolizing
God, who guides me on my way and would never, put me in a situation he did not
think I could handle. I firmly believe that things happen for a reason. Without
the guidance and support of him, I would not know what to do. My faith helps define me as a person. I would then explain that my pictures mean
the world to me. I have lost many pictures over the years and the ones I do
have left are sacred to me. It is my memory of my past. It is my way of remembering
special people and events which brings me to my last item, my camera. My camera
will help document the next journey I will be taking, which is my journey in my
new “home” and country. Without my camera, I won’t have my pictures to look
back on.
If I were told I could only keep one personal item and had
to give up the other two items, I would be upset. I would be devastated having
to give up two of the only three things I was able to bring with me. Losing
everything is not easy for someone and knowing how I am in situations like
these, I would not handle it well. After becoming comfortable in my new
situation, I would be excited to start my new journey, but it won’t happen right
away.
I learn a lot about myself the past two weeks. I found it
difficult to picture myself in a situation like this, because I hope it would
never happen. I also gained knowledge about how family culture plays a major
role in a person’s life; their personality, appearance, how they are perceived,
language, etc.
I am anxious to see what else the course has to bring. I
hope to continue to learn more about myself and different cultures.
Hi Victoria,
ReplyDeleteWhich one of the 3 items would you choose to keep if you had to only keep one?
Victoria,
ReplyDeleteSo far I have seen that many people would take their bible with them, and I am one of them! I can't honestly say that I have read the entire bible, but I can recall reading a few chapters while I was in college. My college years were very tough but reading scriptures every night helped in so many ways. It is a great idea that you want to take your camera with you, you may have the opportunity to capture some nice things in another country. I enjoyed reading your post.
Latasha
Hello Victoria,
ReplyDeleteI see that we chose the Bible as one of three items. I see that it is important to you as well. I agree with you and is a firm believer that things happen for a reason. I like the idea of you taking your camera to help document the next journey that you will be taking, which is your journey in your new “home” and country. I enjoyed reading your post. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Victoria,
ReplyDeleteI think bringing a camera is a good idea. My mom still has one of the old Polaroid cameras. I think that would be an interesting item to share with a new culture. I think this situation would be difficult for me as well. I don't adapt well to change. Moving to a place completely different from my home with but unpleasant. I do agree that as long as my family is with me I would be okay. T.hey are more important than any item.
Thanks for sharing.