My Family Culture

The three items I would choose to bring with me would be my family scrapbook, Elasta QP hair relaxer, and deodorant. I would bring the family scrapbook because it, of course, holds all my family memories. I would bring the Elasta QP hair relaxer because I enjoy being able to comb through my hair once I have used the relaxer. I would bring the deodorant, as odd as it may seem, because I am an advocate for great hygiene. I encountered a young woman from Germany once while in undergraduate school who informed me that her culture did not believe in wearing deodorant. She did not emit a very good smell! If, upon arrival, I was told that I could only keep two of the personal items it would depend on where I am as to how upset I would be. I would keep my family scrapbook because it is extremely personal to me. However, the other items may not be as important as I initially think. For example, I would not have a problem giving up my hair relaxer or deodorant if they sold those things, or substitutes, in the country I am evacuated to. If those items were not sold I would not be devastated because I would find things that could be used in the same manner as the items I would be told to give up. The only insight I gained in the process or as a result of doing this exercise is that I don't abide by strict family culture rules. Yes, my family culture is definitely important to me, but I can easily adjust when necessary. My religion is baptist, however I'm not going to fall dead if I can only attend a catholic church once evacuated.