Keys

As I was walking out of my apartment this morning to meet my friends for an early breakfast, (I know me up early on a Friday is amazing!) I was searching for my apartment key in the mess of life I carry around with me.

And I thought, do you ever think what is on your key chain tell who you are, where you have been and maybe even where you are going?

My keys tell all this. Which may sound rediculous, but my keys show my past, my present and signify my future.

Lets begin with my lanyard, of course I bought my Detroit Tiger lanyard the week I got my license and from then on I've been showing my Love for the Tigers.

I don't care much on my lanyard but enough to sometimes be very bulky.

My car keys- well I got to have those to get places, and they signify my future.

Scrapbook Emporium Rewards Card- I've had this since before I could drive showing off my love to scrap and take pictures!

Kelly Flip Flop- I believe I got this in Kalahari the first year I went with the troop for an awesome/fun weekend in the waterpark.

Chicago bead key chain- which at this moment can't be read by anyone. The letters have all come off, but its a great reminder of my time there in the freezing cold rainy March weather. And although there may have been some drama, it was a great trip.

W.W.J.D. Bracelet- Last year at this time I gave my 2nd graders these bracelets in telling them about making good choices. Some how mine ended up on my key chain which makes me think more about choices and the life I have.

LAKERS dog tag- Sibs and Kids weekend 2009! What an adventure. What a blast. Showing off the campus to my sisters and the Simpsons was so much fun. We for sure laughed til we cried that weekend.

Campus Perks Rewards Card- It may not save a lot, but its fun to scan it each time.

Lock Box Keys- I was just thinking last night wondering where my lock box was and what exactly is in it at this time. Last year it was good to have in the dorm, this year I don't even know where its at---that's got to tell you how much I use it.

House Key (or at least I think it is)- I'm pretty sure this one silver key is my house key but I'm not exactly sure. Maybe when I go home next I should check to make sure.

Apartment Keys- One for my apartment and one for my room. Symbolizing my growth and what life will be from here on out.

Key Fobb- My axces to get into the leasing office and the gym, haven't used it much.

And finally my favorite memory on my lanyard-

YCA building key- Who would have known that I would still be carrying around my key. I had once given it up when I left for school and that was hard. And then I got it back when I opening during the holidays in 2008, and it has never left my lanyard again. One day I'll not carry it, really its just taking up room on my lanyard, but to me its special it means so much more.

Do you ever think what is special on your keychain or lanyard? Events will come and go, we will grow but our key chains will tell about our past, our present and even maybe where we are going.