Me & My Stuff
While recently Stumbling I came across an idea where people would post a picture of themselves and beneath that they posted a picture of the stuff they typically carry around in their backpack, purse, or whatever other else one might use. I liked the idea, and so I am utterly ripping it off, but with one minor modification, I am just going to post the picture of my stuff.
I am not exactly sure why I find this idea so interesting, perhaps there is something voyeuristic about it: stuff generally concealed put out on open display. On a brighter note, maybe it’s just a different avenue for understanding a person. Instead of “you are what you eat” (hey, that might be another post), it’s “you are what you carry with you.” Yes, this may be a bit reductionist, but still, I think there is something to it.
Wrote the following comment on July 21st, 2010 at 5:07 am #
You don’t want to know what’s in my backpack.
Actually, it’s just a LOT of different things, so much so that occasionally I can’t FIND something that MUST be there!
Wrote the following comment on July 21st, 2010 at 8:50 am #
You might enjoy the Flickr group “What’s In Your Bag?” I’ve posted to it, and just now reading your post, considered that perhaps I should post again. It’s been quite some time since my last – though I don’t carry a backpack. I carry a “man purse,” aka waist pouch.
Wrote the following comment on July 21st, 2010 at 11:37 am #
Roger – That’s the complaint I have about my wife’s purse when I have to find the car keys. Actually, I have occasionally had that problem with my bag as well, but during the summer I don’t carry as much around.
Kevin – Thanks for directing to the Flickr sight. I started looking at it, and I will certainly return to it. I must be some kind of freak (but apparently I am not alone in this) because this just fascinates me.