Time capsules everywhere, yet so little time to reminisce

The struggle against the occupying forces of Boxia continues at our house. M and made a valiant push to recapture the living room and guest rooms, declaring them nearly box-free zones late last night. The three remaining boxes in the living room are all work-related, and two will ship out sometime mid-week for Switzerland. The other will find safe haven somewhere in the office, seeing as it's full of potentially useful items.

In sifting through my belongings, it became clear to me that I've been very lucky with the people who've come into my life. See if you can place any of these items, or ask if you want to know where or who they're from.

1. A cross-stitch and patchwork pillow, with a Chinese character in the middle. I think its creator must be clairvoyant, as we're trending toward blue & green for our guest room colors.

2. A hand-drawn pastel still life, paired with a poem about the enduring and invaluable qualities of friendship. c. 1997. Hint: made by Nobody. It will also mix nicely with the palette for our guest room. Yay.

3. Note cards that were once tucked into my lunchbox to remind me that someone cared very much, even though times were rather rough.

4. Hand-made dream catcher and medicine shield, looking for a place to hang in our new home.

5. Diaphanous purple-and-green fabric from 1/3 of the world away, purchased on a combat faerie outing (the outing where that phrase first came into our vocabulary... while discussing some horrid neon-pink and camouflage fabric).

6. Signed Wyland print from a gallery event in La Jolla. Did I mention I got it for free?

Oh... there are so many other little things I've unearthed this weekend that made me stops and smile, or sniffle, or something, but I don't have time to tell you all about them now. Suffice it to say, I've been very blessed with friends and family, and all the little reminders have made for a rather sentimental and special weekend.

Next weekend: The Great Furniture Swap, wherein we divest ourselves of the full bed & frame and gain a piano and guest room furniture. Also in upcoming episodes, How The Monster Was Slain, and returned to Switzerland in (comparatively) small pieces. Perhaps also a sidebar on M's Hawaiian Adventure, or a Tale of Two Birthdays. Stay tuned!