This briefcase occupies a little corner in my house, I will not lie to you saying that we keep it intact and without a particle of dust. Many times I forget its existence, until walking around the house, I run into it again. Probably for you it is an old and worn briefcase, but for me it is the object that brought to Venezuela the dreams of a better life and the most precious memories of my father, squeezed between some photos and the few clothes that he could fit in it. This briefcase reminds me that I am not only made of the things that I have lived, it reminds me that as the daughter of an immigrant I am also made of the dreams of all those who came before me, of Caribbean accents different from mine and of past traditions from waters that I have not yet known. It reminds me that despite everything, life always offers us opportunities to be happy, even in the least imagined places. I know it's a particular choice of a favorite thing, but it's the object that I appreciate the most ❤️ (I would love to say that my favorite thing is a
cat as cute as yours buuut I don't have one, maybe in the future 😂)
This is an excellent and most thoughtful favourite thing and I am glad that you decided to share it with us.
I love history and so it makes sense that I am also interested in the history of my family. I think it is respectful and quite fitting that we remember those who struck out to forge a better life and to honour them buy living the best version of our own lives as possible.
I have traced my family ancestry back to the mid-14th century and whilst I don't know all their stories, my inventive mind makes them up and that's enough for me.
Thank you for sharing your favourite thing and for joining in. I hope you will do so again.
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Omg, the 14th century! That's so amazing, I wish I could trace mine, but meanwhile, I'll imagine them too. Thank you! I'll be looking forward to do it again.
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