Trevor's belongings

Staring at my room blankly, my mind floods with memories of the past. There are countless items that catch my eye and spark a new one memory accompanied with a quick smile. Before confronted with the possibility of moving, I have never thought about what items are dearest to me. I simply took everything I owned for granted and still currently have trouble comprehending the fact that I am leaving most of my items behind. The objects that I would have to bring with me would not only be ones of sentimental value, but ones that will be essential for our journey.

When embarking on a trek across the country, one usually needs cloths both suitable for warm and cold conditions. I quickly pack 2 pairs of jeans, 1 pair of shorts, 1 t-shirt, and a warm jacket. I also cram Running shoes into my suitcase. Although realistically the shoes might not be necessary, they provide a safe harbor for my thoughts. The voyage will no doubtably be stressful and exhausting, and although some people despise running, it provides a moment of clear sightedness for me.

In terms of preparation I gathered my Swiss army knife, Medpack and a couple roles of Duct tape. My Swiss army knife was the first thing that came to my mind when I contemplated about what tools I might need. The complexion provides and compensates for so many things while taking up a very small amount of space. The Medpack in my eyes is also very important. When we embark on our journey a hospital will be hard to find and our money will be hard pressed, so a doctor might not be affordable. As for the Duct tape, I stand by the saying “Duct tape fixes everything” whole-heartedly. It was created in the military for fixing anything from ammunition cases from jeeps and aircraft. If you are ever in trouble, duct tape is a good thing to have with you.

The one personal item I will bring with me are my pictures, for they take up little space and yet hold more value then any physical object possibly could. My childhood, friends, and the place I will always consider home are all captured inside the tiny frames. Since everyone in my family except Kate has already departed to California, it could be some time before we come in contact with each other again. The pictures are also most importantly constant reminders of what lies ahead, and will be my constant motivation to keep going.