While choosing an artifact for my assignment, I easily recalled relevant and pivotal moments in my life. My family is extremely close and despite the large age differences, we have spent an unusual amount of time together while growing up. My parents have always worked very hard to include everyone in every family plan. That was not often easy to do with variant schedules.
Together, we have travelled worldwide to eighteen countries throughout our summers. Thousands of pictures and videos of us riding elephants through woods in Thailand and water-rafting in Indonesian rivers, always remind me of our family unity.
My Mom, in particular, has always had separation anxiety. So when my time finally came to get dropped off as a freshman in my college dorm, the artifact I most treasure is the card left for me under my pillow. Sure, she hid cute and funny notes in my sneakers and clothes when I was little and left for sleep-away camp. This card was different. The card was full of sentiments and treasured words of great pride. Pride in my past accomplishments and, prospectively, that of my future. In one moment of studying this card, my artifact, I realized the value of all the incredible family times we spent together. All the experiences we shared will never be forgotten but, now, I have new journeys ahead of me. The card is more than a reminder of the wonderful past but also signifies my path ahead.
Together, we have travelled worldwide to eighteen countries throughout our summers. Thousands of pictures and videos of us riding elephants through woods in Thailand and water-rafting in Indonesian rivers, always remind me of our family unity.
My Mom, in particular, has always had separation anxiety. So when my time finally came to get dropped off as a freshman in my college dorm, the artifact I most treasure is the card left for me under my pillow. Sure, she hid cute and funny notes in my sneakers and clothes when I was little and left for sleep-away camp. This card was different. The card was full of sentiments and treasured words of great pride. Pride in my past accomplishments and, prospectively, that of my future. In one moment of studying this card, my artifact, I realized the value of all the incredible family times we spent together. All the experiences we shared will never be forgotten but, now, I have new journeys ahead of me. The card is more than a reminder of the wonderful past but also signifies my path ahead.