My day was completely filled up... I don't know about you, but I find that when I'm really busy, I accomplish a lot. I've always been this way. The minutes are precious so I fill the moments. After a full day, while the kids were playing in the bath, I went through my jewelry box - an old relic from my childhood (actually a present from my parents I believe). I've carried this box with me to every home I have lived in but it is time to retire it away into a cupboard.
It is amazing how random items can just bring back memories. I found little trinkets I had saved that had value in the memories they evoked, such as a beautiful watch Ian bought for me when we were dating, some gifts of jewelery from special people, a picture of my deceased Grandma Bloetjes, an old friendship ring from a childhood friend, a bracelet from Africa and a little note from a young romance... that was really funny to see! Made me melt.
That was a note from him!! I remember him clearly and we had a nice little romance until my family moved away. I took those precious items, placed them back into my old jewelry box and tucked it nicely away in a drawer.
Here is the final product... nothing special but it works. Despite how I was ready to put that old thing away, it was full of some nice memories and I had a few giggles and a big smile on my face as I went through it all. It will be nice to see what ends up in this box in 25 years!
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