Gifts From The Dead
I’m leaving my homeland on Saturday night, spending the year abroad. Hamburg, Soderhamn, London, then expedia knows where. I don’t self-identify as an American, even if I am quintessentially so. But I am interested in being a citizen of the world, seeing the sights, learning the language.
In the process of putting my affairs in order, I’ve divested myself of the majority of my worldly possessions. Ideally, I’d like to own only what I can carry, but I have this really cool sword, and I don’t want to cause a scene going through airport security. So I’ve kept a few things at home.
Throwing things away is a difficult process, empowering as well. But how do you cast off gifts from the dead? So many of my belongings were presents from those no longer present. I can’t say I’ve discarded those as ruthlessly as I intended. But the greatest gifts from the dead are not things, but memories. And those I hope I never let go.
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December 30th, 2011 - 01:00
Sounds like a nice trip! Especially since you vistit my hometown Hamburg! If you need tips on where to go, or what you need to visit, feel free to pm me.
Have a nice trip!
Moritz
January 1st, 2012 - 21:12
I hope you keep posting, I’d like to hear more about your adventure!
January 2nd, 2012 - 22:00
Will do! Just got here, posted my immigration anecdote. Thanks for the comment. It’s always nice to know someone’s reading. I’m going to go take a picture of my German soy milk now. :p
January 5th, 2012 - 02:32
I know what you mean, go ahead, take the pic of the German soy milk…, (btw, i’m a vegan too).