On a personal note … why do we have so much stuff?

This weekend we started unpacking our container, which had made its way across the Atlantic from South-Africa. We planned to be done in 48 hours, but I guess we will take a little bit longer. The weekend was tough, as the bones were aching from the “Microsoft Cares Evergreen Project” on Friday, and especially as a lot of sentimental stuff had been damaged between our home in Johannesburg and here in Vancouver. I did ask myself many times as to why we actually collect so much “stuff” … guess the gathering started when our three boys arrived … ‘cause most boxes were for them :|

… at times we had fund with the packing paper, which annoyed the commander in chief.

… at times we had tears when sentimental stuff, as the three stage rocket from my son, appeared damaged.

… we also had fun and competitions, i.e. what is in the box labelled “Caternts”? Any guesses? How about curtains … ;-)

… well, I am on course today, but one thing is sure … I will enjoy sitting in my chair and not hauling boxes or calming down distressed teenagers.