Going Through Boxes of Memories

 

Now that I have some more time on my hands, I have been going through many of the boxes out in the garage to see what's out there.  It is a long process and it will take awhile to get things in order, but I am on my way.  I really am enjoying seeing what is in each box.  Lots of memories come flooding back to me.  Memories of times gone by and bringing to mind different sides of myself that I had forgotten about.  I guess you can say there is some soul searching going on while I'm doing this.  Getting back in touch with aspects of myself that I had let go.  I find it very exciting.

One of the things that I am discovering this process is that many of my boxes have not been completely sealed.  The lids are closed but, as with most cardboard boxes you get from the liquor store or wherever, there's still some kind of opening at the top.  Let me tell you, it needs to be sealed!  Lots of things have been destroyed because various animals have gotten in there.  That's ok.  They're mostly looking for things to build a nest with.  It happens.  So, now I know to make sure that the boxes are completely sealed off.  On the other hand it has gotten me to get rid of lots of stuff.  I haven't really had to get rid of anything that was super sentimental which is good.

I'm finding lots of fun stuff out there.  Mostly, they are collectibles.  I had forgotten how many Tom Clark gnomes I had.  And somewhere out there is the rest of my music box collection.  By the way, I'm also learning which types of things should not be stored out there due to the temperatures. Good to know!  Some of the things I find will, I know, eventually be trashed by someone else, but I still cherish them right now.  Growing up, we played school many times.  I found lots of materials that I used when we played and while they have no meaning to anyone else, they are precious to me and thus am still keeping them.  

I also know that, right now anyway, I do not need to find a home for absolutely everything inside the house.  I can change things out when I want to.  I just need to pack the things back up in such a way that I can easily find them.  And make sure the box is sealed LOL  Well, it's time to get a few more boxes out and see what memories I find in there!