My Nightstand(s) ~ A Self Portrait

I did a project in my photography class at SUU where we had to create self portraits without our actual image in the picture.  So I took a picture of my nightstand explaining that it had things I use everyday as well as items that are important to my past as well as possible future.  So here are my two nightstands.  Think of them as a picture of me.

The one next to the head of my bed has a pack of 5 gum, my clock, change jar, Disney discount booklet, bus schedule, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom cards and map, 6 light up ice cubes, two post cards, a shirt for my friend Alex, stickers, chap stick, keys, ID's, wallet, watch, and my Kindle cord.
     Gum has its usefulness of clearing up stinky breath, because "Ain't nobody got time for that!"  My clock is pretty self explanatory, but to clear up any misunderstandings, it tells me what time it is (currently 10:33 PM.)  My change jar has lots of coins in it, possibly one from Canada.  Now that I have used up the free popcorn coupons in my Disney Discount booklets, they are kinda pointless to keep around, but I do nonetheless.  If I don't have my bus schedule then I can be late to work, and that's not good!  I honestly don't know why I have Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom cards and map there, I have a binder for that.  Seriously though, it's like a binder for Pokemon cards, but Disney-fied.  Light up Ice cubes are possibly one of the best things to keep you entertained in dark places as well as let you see while your roommate is sleeping.  I suggest getting one or two, or six...  But two of those will be mailed out to my friend Noresa because I sort of somehow managed to keep hers...  I will send  out the two postcards to the first two people that ask for them.  Send me a message on Facebook, or leave a comment on this blog, or even a text.  On the 6th of December, I attended the Grand Reveal of the New Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom.  My friend asked that I bought a shirt for him.  I did...  Giving it to him is a different story.  The stickers are Buzz Lightyear and Daisy Duck.  Chap stick for my chapped lips in the Florida humidity.  I shouldn't have to explain my keys, ID's, wallet, and watch.  And last is my cord for my Kindle.  Any thoughts on books to read are greatly appreciated!  On to the second nightstand!

Oswald Ears, broken paper towel dispenser handle, pin lanyard, Disney pins, Mickey watch, Maleficent picture, an Eyes&Ears magazine, microwavable popcorn, shot glass, tin cup, Disney gift cards, old Tel-A-Casts, a calendar, and various thumbtacks, pins, and paperclips.
     Oswald Ears are possibly one of the coolest things that the Disney Company has created and everyone should get a pair!  The broken paper towel dispenser handle is a good example of the random things I find and keep.  Disney pins are my guilty pleasure and I need a way to show them to the world with my lanyard.  The Mickey watch is for special occasions where I dress up.  My friend Shannon drew me a picture of Maleficent who is the coolest and most evil of all Disney Villains second only to Chernabog.  Eyes&Ears is the magazine for Disney Castmembers and this edition is a 3D StarWars issue!  My mom gave me microwavable popcorn as part of a Christmas present, a must have in my opinion.  The shot glass is from my cruise to Alaska with some of my best friends!  The tin cup is from Downtown Disney and that is all that you need to know.  I have started a collection of Disney gift cards.  Don't judge me, they look cool!  Tel-A-Casts are cheat sheets for Castmembers so that they know what all is happening.  The calendar is from one of my closest friends Gianna!  It has pictures and memories of Disney, Ballroom, and School!  I can't have a cork board without a good assortment of pins, tacks and paperclips.  And that is my second Nightstand.

So there is my self portrait.  I am OK with what I see there.  After all, they are my nightstands.  I choose what goes on them, and you can choose what goes on yours.  The things that I put there are important to me and that is what matters.  I made my nightstand (literally, I made one out of boxes and covered it with a blanket) what it is today.  Although it is slightly out of order and cluttered, that's how my life is.  There may be piles, but they are organized piles.  I have made my nightstand my own.  You should do the same.  It is your self portrait, don't be afraid to be you!