Some objects that are important to my sense of self would have to be letters that my grandpa had wrote to me, my ring, my phone, the two music boxes I have, and my masquerade masks. The things I listed are only some of the things I can think of. I’m sure there are more but these are the ones that really popped into my head.
The reason why I listed the letters is because I really looked up to my grandpa. He was loving and caring never judged anyone or mistreated anyone. My grandpa was my father and I spent a lot of time with him going to plays, baseball games and school trips. Those letters are some of the only things I have left of him and they remind me of him so that’s why they are important my self. I also put my two music boxes because one of which my grandpa bought for me when we went to see The Phantom of the Opera. As I said before going to plays with him was one of my favorite things to do and I fell in love with that play, including the movie as well. This also reminds me of him so that is another reason why it’s important to me and why I love it so much. My other music box my mother got me last year for Christmas. It plays a song that my mom would sing to me when I was kid. The song reminds me of my childhood and how much fun I had as a kid.
My ring is important to me because it’s my boyfriends sign of his love for me. He promised me he’ll never stop loving me and will always be with me no matter what goes on. He is my other half and the person I go to for everything if I ever need anything or need to cry to he’s there. He’s my rock and I will forever cherish the ring he got me. The masquerade masks is something important to me just because it is. I’ve always had a bond with them for some reason I’m not really sure why, I don’t remember who bought them but if I had to guess my grandpa did. I think that the mask are beautiful and show a meaning for each one.
My phone is something I can live without but can’t at the same time. I need my phone to keep in contact with my family or loved ones. Even for jobs I need my phone. Phones are something everyone needs and I would say is important to them. They would have no way of contacting anyone so that’s why it’s important to me.
The items that really synthesize with my identity would be my letters and music box from my grandpa. My grandpa shaped me into the person I am today. He showed me never to be rude to anyone, to always show love and be nice. He was everything to me and I will forever cherish my time with him, I will always love him. These are things that made me and I will never let go of them.
Brands and the self: I’m not really sure what brands are more closely connected to my sense of self. If I had to say Apple and converse would be the most connected. I wear converse daily and are my go to shoes to wear. Apple would be another close one because I use Apple products like their phones or other electronic devices including their headphones. I used to not like vans at all, I hated them up until recently. My boyfriends mom got me a pair for Christmas and I actually really liked them. I wouldn’t say that I like the brand but I do tolerate it somewhat now thanks to her.
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