Beds are burning

E-word,

My records are kept in a box in one of the bedrooms, taking up space because I don't have a basement, and I don't want them to melt in the attic. Do you remember the first record you bought? Mine was 'Diesel and Dust' by Midnight Oil. I remember the first tape I bought, too, which was the Red Hot Chili Peppers debut. Both of these are now over 20 years old.

This weekend, while El and I were doing dishes I pointed out to her some pyrex bowls to her that may as well be family heirlooms, as they are among the first things my parents bought in this country back in the early 70's. It's so funny thinking of my history in the US, because you know, there really isn't much.

Coincidentally, I was thinking of similar things this weekend, but in terms of artifacts from past relationships. What's left over is mostly items of clothing, like beat-up tees and boxers. I have a hard time thinking of anything left from my first girlfriend, though.

I hope you continue to upload images. And I'm pretty sleepy. It's going to be a long day, I have class until 9:40 tonight.

Toe