A Few of My Favorite Things

 




1. A bar of soap and soap dish that I won in a giveaway some weeks ago. Despite the amazing aroma, it has yet to be used in order to preserve its beauty. 

2. A photo from the North Shore of Oahu, Hawai'i, a place I hold very close to my heart. 

3. A friendship bracelet from my friend Hannah. She gifted one to me and another to our friend Jill. They were my first friends when I moved to Saint Augustine. 

4. A sand tiger shark tooth that I found here in Saint Augustine. I have developed a knack for finding them since I moved here, and have grown very fond of them as well as the sharks themselves. The conservation of our planet's shark species is extremely important to me.

5. A copy of my most recent passport photo and its envelope because it is the only picture of myself I have looked at and actually liked. I don't love it, but I do like it, and it was a huge step up from my old photo. 

6. A resin pendant with my grandfather's ashes made by my aunt. I used to keep in on my keys so I could always have it with me until I realized that it had chipped that way. I now keep it in a much safer place. 

7. A piece of clear quartz to regulate and cleanse the energy around me. It promotes concentration, stimulates memory, and brings the mind and body into balance. I keep it by my bed or put it near my plants if I notice they need a pick-me-up.

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