Possessions

According to Sarah Green, it seems as if when a person died the government took over. It was the government who tallied the possessions and made sure everything went to where it was supposed to go and that everything was taken care of. Although I have been fortunate enough to never have lost a loved one or a family member or had to go through the process of sorting out the possessions of someone who has passed on, it seems to me that this is now a family responsibility. Unless they person had legal obligations, the government stays out of the process.

Going through one's belongings is a strange ordeal. I understood this for the first time this summer has I prepared to move onto campus. I had to go through and pack everything I owned. I needed to pack not only what I was bringing to school, but everything. I had to clear out my room so my little brother could move in. Going through my old stuff brought back a lot of memories and emotions. It also made me wonder why I had so much junk when I was little. I think going through all my stuff this summer really helped prepare me for this new chapter in my life. Selecting what to pack away and what to donate was a form of closure. I packed away one part of my life and got ready to move on to the next. Only a few things made the cut and were allowed to come with me into a new part of my life.


Lofted bed with sheets, 2 pillows, a comfert, 2 blankets, small pillow and stuffed monkey

Storage drawer with food, 2 plates, 2 forks, 2 knives, 2 spoons, 2 coffee mugs, a cup, paper towels, coffee thermos, straws, twisty ties, ihome and zip lock bags

Folding chair with foot stool

Shower caddy with shampoo, conditioner, soap, wash sponge, flip flops and face soap

Desk with novels, textbooks, paper, pencils, pens, crayons, colored pencils erasers, paper clips, tape, glue, white out, post its, thumbtacks, 4 pictures in frames, a lamp, an alarm clock, a jewelry box, a flashlight, silver fortune cookie, journals, notebooks, a bag of milky ways, stationary, a calculator, wallet, folders, computer mouse, laptop, and index cards

Closet with a dresser full of clothes, a laundry hamper, box with 4 pairs of shoes, hangers, hanging coats and sweaters, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, disinfectant wipes, dish soap, sponge, dusting wipes, glass cleaner, box of medicine, box of make up, hair dryer, hair straightener, extra set of sheets, an extra bath towels, rain boots, snow boots, luggage, box of food, air mattress, an extra purse, travel bags, sewing kit, keepsake box, perfume, hair products, make up, brush, comb, deodorant, lotion and a mirror.