CATALOGUE OF CHELSIE SIXSMITH’S PERSONAL Essay Samples

CATALOGUE OF CHELSIE SIXSMITH’S PERSONAL BELONGINGS

...iday in America). o Brown leather watch – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Gold Rotary watch – gift from parents, used, meaningful (reminder of 18th birthday). o 4 contemporary brooches – gift from mum, used, meaningless. o Shell and cotton necklace from Hong Kong – gift from friend, used, meaningful (reminder of friendship and 21st birthday). o Pearl choker – gift from friend, used, meaningful (reminder of old friendship). o Shell bracelet – gift from friend, unused, meaningless. o Brown wooden men’s beads – belong to boyfriend, unused, meaningless. Contents of metallic paper storage boxes o 9 large bangles – bought self, used, meaningless. o 25 thin bangles – bought self, used, meaningless. o 118 individual stud earrings – bought self/gifts, unused, meaningless. o 15 individual drop earrings – bought self/gifts, unused, meaningless. o 11 body piercing studs – bought self, previously used, meaningless. o 6 music festival wristbands – provided at festival, unused, meaningful (reminder of festival experiences). Contents of display/storage box o Bag of shells – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Beatle coloured plastic tubular beaded choker – bought self, unused, meaningful (reminder of memories). o Giant pearl bead necklace – gift from friend, unused, meaningless. o Second hand broken pearl necklace – gift from mum, unused, meaningless. o Brown wooden bracelet – bought self, unused, meaningful (memory enhancing reminder of holiday). o Two salmon coloured rose-shaped bead bracelets – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Silver and navy bead bracelet – gift from friend, unused, meaningless. o White and silver bead bracelet – gift from friend, unused, meaningless. o Two floral patterned wooden bead bracelet – bought self, unused, meaningless. o 4 natural wooden beaded bracelets – bought self, unused, meaningless. o 7 coral coloured wooden beaded bracelets – bought self, unused, meaningless. o 2 shell and bead bracelets – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Shell pendent on leather cord – bought self, unused, meaningless. o 2 bead and bell bracelets – bought self, unused, meaningful (bought at Glastonbury festival 2004). o Real turquoise bracelet – gift from mum, unused, meaningless. o Copper chunky chain bracelet – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Gold dropper earring – made for self, unused, meaningless. o 1980’s black stone and diamante stud earring – found, unused, meaningless. o Turquoise and silver necklace – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Decorative hairgrip – gift from friend, unused, meaningless. o Broken turquoise bracelet – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Beaded chandelier earrings – bought self, used, meaningless. o White star dropper earring – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Shell bead – found, unused, meaningless. o Small silver toilet chain – gift from friend, unused, meaningless. o Green glass beads, shells and seeds necklace – gift from friend, unused, meaningful (reminder of 21st and old friendship with friend). o Shell and feather on plaited leather strap necklace and bracelet – gift from mum, unused, meaningless. o Handmade silver, fresh water pearl and white suede necklace – bought self, unused, meaningful. Contents of decorative wooden box o White and silver bead necklace – gift from friend, unused, meaningless. o Paul Finch jewellery gift box – contained gift from parents, unused, meaningless. o Thin gold bangle – bought self, used, meaningless. o Piece of shammy leather – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Green glass beads, shells and seeds bracelet – gift from friend, unused, meaningful (reminder of 21st and old friendship with friend). o Pearl beads – bought self, used, meaningless. o White and pearl bead necklace – gift from friend, unused, meaningless. o Round pearl beads – bought self, used, meaningless. o Large 1980’s plastic beaded earrings – gift from aunt, unused, meaningless. o Red and gold bead necklace – gift from friend, unused, meaningless. o Pink sequined flower brooch – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Flower pendant – bought self, used, meaningless. o Indian pendant – gift from friend, unused, meaningless. o Flower earring – gift from friend, unused, meaningless. o White and silver bead earring – gift from friend, unused, meaningless. o Red and gold bead earring – gift from friend, unused, meaningless. o Red telephone earring – bought self, unused, meaningless. o 10 different pin badges – bought self/given, unused, meaningless. o Breast cancer pin – bought self, unused, meaningful (reminder of mums cancer). Silver wire earring stand o Drop earring with pink Perspex fairy – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Pink sequined drop earring – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Wood and copper bead drop earring – bough self, used, meaningless. o Gold leaf, chain, and aqua coloured pearl drop earring – bought self, used, meaningless. o Pearl and marquisette stud earrings – gift from mum, unused, meaningless. o Silver guitar earring – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Silver Indian drop earring – gift from old friend, unused, meaningful (no longer friends). o Silver hoop with various droppers – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Pearl and gold stud earrings – gift from mum, used, meaningless. o Indian drop earring with semi-precious stones – gift from old friend, unused, meaningful (no longer friends). o Delicate silver drop earring with swallow, flower, chain etc. – bought self, used, meaningless. o Rollingstones emblem drop earring – gift from boyfriend, used, meaningful (reminder of time spent together). o Rollingstones emblem, plectrum, and star drop earring – gift from boyfriend, used, meaningful (reminder of time spent together). o Daisy dropper earrings – gift from boyfriend, used, meaningful (reminder of occasion). o 24 carat gold beaded and pearls chandelier drop earring by Liza Bruce – gift from work colleague, used, meaningless. o Beaded chandelier earrings – bought self, used, meaningless. o Feather, chains and beads earrings – gift from boyfriend’s parents, used, meaningful (reminder of our friendship). o White, chains and beads earring – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Jade-effect chandelier earrings – bought self, used, meaningless. o Antique style butterfly earring – gift from friend, used, meaningful (reminder of moving to London, reminder of my 20th birthday). On window-sill o Three foldout cardboard storage boxes – bought self, used, meaningless. o Houseplant in ceramic pot – bought self, used, meaningless. o Cream cotton curtains - bought self, used, meaningless. o Cream voile curtains – bought self, used, meaningless. On the floor o Floorboard covering cream rug – bought self, used, meaningless. o Painting easel – gift from parents, used, meaningful (reminder of past). o Pair of white slippers – bought self, used, meaningless. o Hair dryer and diffuser – gift from parents, used, meaningless. o Pair of leather cowboy boots – belong to boyfriend, not personally used, meaningful (reminder of boyfriend). o Extension cable – bought self, used, meaningless. o Mobile phone battery charger – bought self, used, meaningless. o Copper coloured easy chair – bought self, used, meaningful (reminder of moving into current house). o Basket weaved bin – bought self, used, meaningless. o Yellow plastic desk chair – bought self, used, meaningless. o Full-length mirror – bought self, used, meaningless. o CD rack – gift from parents, used, meaningless. o Desk - was present in room when occupancy taken, used, meaningless. o 1960’s wooden bed - was present in room when occupancy taken, used, meaningless. o Chest of draws – gift from parents, used, meaningless. Hung on full length mirror o Thirteen belts – bought self, used, meaningless. o One belt – gift from boyfriend, used, meaningful (reminder of Christmas). Contents of CD rack o 147 CD’s - bought self, used, meaningful (reminder of experiences). o 12 CD’s – gifts from friends/family, used, meaningful (reminder of experiences). On/in desk o Monitor, keyboard, mouse, tower, speakers, leads – bought self, used, meaningless. o Scanner – gift from parents, used, meaningful (general appreciation for the item). o Printer – gift from parents, used, meaningful (general appreciation for the item). o Digital camera – gift from parents, used, meaningful (general appreciation for the item). o Chinese calendar – gift from restaurant, unused, meaningful (reminder of experience). o Stack of blank DVD’s – gift from dad, used, meaningless. o Box of greetings cards – bought self, waiting to be used, meaningless. o Desk lamp – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Bamboo plant – gift from X-work colleagues, no use, meaningful (reminder of the past). o Wooden manikin – gift from mum, unused, meaningful (length of time I’ve had it). o Box of one hundred coloured pencils – gift from parents, unused, meaningful (reminder of the past). o Two A3 sketchbooks – bought self, waiting to be used, meaningless. o Mobile phone – gift from parents, used, meaningful (general appreciation for the capacity of use of the item). o Penholder – part of gift from friend, used, meaningless. o Greetings card and gift – bought by self for friend, awaiting use, meaningful (to show appreciation for our friendship). o Computer print out – sent from Glastonbury production company (Mean Fiddler), awaiting use, meaningful (proof of working status and valid entry into the festival). o Box of blank floppy discs – bought self, used, meaningless. o Twelve films on DVD – gift from family, used, meaningful (reminder of the past). o CD wallet containing computer-programming discs – bought self, used, meaningless. o Computer game – gift from parents, used, meaningful (reminder of childhood). o Two packs of cartridge paper – bought self, used, meaningless. o Roll of tracing paper – bought self, used, meaningless. o Box of various A4 papers – bought self, used, meaningful. o Box of medication – prescribed, used, meaningless. o Bag of Haribo sweets – gift from parents, used, meaningless. o Drawing – gift from boyfriend’s niece, unused, meaningful (reminder of the child). o Pack of glitter scoubis – bought for friend, awaiting use, meaningful (to show appreciation for our friendship). o Box of Persil – bought self, used, meaningless. o Glass tumbler containing fruit juice – bought self, used, meaningless. o Book of tracing paper – bought self, used, meaningless. o Diary – bought self, used, meaningful (reminder of experiences/ the past). o Ceramic photo frame with photograph inside – gift from friend, used, meaningful (reminder of friend). o Box of incense – bought self, used, meaningless. o Two wooden storage boxes - previously belonged to parents, used, meaningless. Two wooden storage boxes o Receipt for university work hand in – applied for, unused, meaningless. o 2 old photographs – taken by self, unused, meaningful (reminder of experiences). o 3 gold curtain rings – bought self, unused, meaningless. o Chequebook – applied for, used, meaningless. o 5 old greetings cards – gift from friend, meaningful (reminder of friendship). o Letter – gift from friend, unused, meaningful (reminder of friendship). o Pad of Post-It notes – bought self, unused, meaningless. o 16 sales receipts – proof of purchase, unused, meaningless. o Wallet of photographic film negatives – gift from friend, unused, meaningful (reminder of experience). o Contact sheet of photographs - gift from friend, unused, meaningful (reminder of experience). o Old passport photograph – purchased, unused, meaningless. o Rock band flyer – gift from band, unused, meaningful (reminder of friendship). o Novelty Irish leprechaun pencil top – gift from dad, unused, meaningful (reminder of dad). o Pack of Blue Tack – bought self, used, meaningless. o Fabric gift bag – gift from self, unused, meaningless. o Framed photograph – gift from parents, unused, meaningful (reminder of the past). On the 1960’s wooden bed o Duvet, pillows, bed linen – bought self, used, meaningless. o Childhood teddy bear – gift from parents, unused, meaningful (reminder of the past). o ‘Merry Thought’ bear – gift from dad, unused, meaningful (reminder of dad and Christmas times). o Teddy bear wearing clothes – gift from sister, unused, meaningful (reminder of sister). o Two cream, fur cushions – bought self, used (for decoration), meaningless. o Two suede cushions – bought self, used (for decoration), meaningless. o Indian silk cushion – gift from mum, used (for decoration), meaningful (reminder of moving away from parents house). Under my bed o Large birthday poster – gift from parents, unused, meaningful (reminder of 21st birthday celebrations). o 2 large storage boxes filled with textbooks – bought self, used, meaningless. o Photo frame with photographs of friends in – gift from friend, unused, meaningful (reminder of moving to London). Chest of draws o 58 tops – bought self, used, m...

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