My Family Culture

Three items I would choose to take with me would be my cell phone, charger, and purse. Although these items may seem crazy to take with you following such a catastrophe, they all hold great value to my culture. I would need my cell phone and charger because, hopefully, I could remain in contact with other love ones and friends that may be placed in other countries. I would hope that I could remain in contact via a call, text, or social media. Besides remaining in contact with love ones and friend, I could use the pictures and videos I have to look back on memories I have created with them. I think this will help provide balance to feeling connected with my family and friends. I could also use my phone to use various applications, especially my Bible Version App, so that I could stay grounded in my word and faith in God that things will get better and to keep me encouraged during this catastrophe. I could also keep a diary of notes or things I wanted to express during this strenuous time being away from home. I also chose my purse because it has everything in it. Things like my driver’s license, teacher badge, pictures, and other important things that identify who I am.

 If I were told upon arrival I could only take one personal item and give up two, this would be a tough one for me. So I guess I would do without the cell phone because I wouldn't have the charger and I couldn't use a charger without a phone. I guess I would manage with just my purse and be able to remind myself  who I am with the items inside of it.  By doing this assignment, I learned that family culture is something that comes from within. Although we become attached to things, we have to be reminded that material things don’t last always. We have to remember that family culture, being diverse, and cultural differences will continue to exist with or without materialistic items we use on a daily basis. I feel that it comes from within our hearts how we define ourselves, beliefs, customs, race, etc. It’s something that cannot just be labeled with material things.