Kempsford Impressions, 8.29.18
Amid current ongoing changes, I’ve taken the time to document specific aspects of my life. One of them is my bedroom. I can remember how my room in the dorms looked my freshman year, but as time goes on, the picture that I have in my mind has gotten foggy. The same goes for my room at University Club, Kirkview, and even my childhood room growing up in Apex. We spend so much time documenting things that’ll be here much longer than we will such as buildings, monuments, etc, that we forget to document things that mean something to our lives. Not saying that buildings don’t get torn down or that we shouldn’t take photos of cities and monuments, it’s that we should be documenting the mundane parts of our lives as well, because those are the things we’ll miss and appreciate in the long run. At least from my experience….
A bedroom should make you feel relaxed. It should be filled with things that make you feel like you, things that make you feel comfort. A bedroom isn’t a place for work, instead it is a place for a little R&R. It also makes a peaceful setting for much-needed alone time and deep reflecting. Refresh. Recharge. In my room, I take bedding serious. I have a navy blue/red duvet cover with a down alternative duvet. It is perfect for my sleep as it is moderately heavy, yet it doesn’t retain too much heat. I get hot easily, so having a duvet that kept in heat, yet didn’t suffocate me with warmth was important. I am an avid toy/plush collector. When I was younger, my mom would gift me with many plushes and I played with a lot of toys. They stimulate a child’s imagination, which in turn results in more original creativity. I like having these objects in my room. They make me feel good. Last summer before football season, I bought a television. I was never allowed to have a TV in my room growing up. Plus, I only watched sports, so it wasn’t a big deal at all. Looking back, I’m glad I wasn’t allowed to have a television in my room. I probably would never have read so many books and written so many writings. Now that I’m older and live with roommates, I thought it was time to purchase a TV for entertainment purposes. I didn’t have to limit my sports streaming to my laptop. I could now watch it on the big screen via HDMI cable to the lappy. I also began watching movies and shows these past 2 years, so a television made sense. Some other things in my room include a computer my brother hand-built for me, my dresser, and a Blue Yeti microphone for all of my raps.
I’ll miss this room when I move out next week.
Check out the impressions below and let know in the comment section, what things you have in your room. Any essentials? Any candles? Perhaps posters?
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