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Two Things That Mean To Me
The two objects that not only represent me best, but also mean the most to me, lie, as always close to my heart. I wear my necklaces, almost daily, as a symbol of my adoration for my family and the loving support that they will always provide. As the youngest child, I was always the recipient of my family’s affections. Together, we shared so many unforgettable vacations, mild summer nights, and energized spring days. My family and I remained close even as my older siblings and I grew. An observer could not deny that I truly love and value my family more than anything this world could possibly offer, and my two pendants embody that love more clearly than everything else. To me, as long as I have my necklaces, I can do anything through the perseverance my family has bestowed onto me. …show more content…
Even though it only hangs on a simple chain this necklace holds the adoration I feel towards my mother. I am absolutely, no doubt a mama’s girl. My mum has always been open and honest; she let me experience my life in my own way. She is the one person I feel I can rely on endlessly, so when she lost a pearl necklace, similar to the one I now own, I dedicated myself to getting her another to replace it. I wanted to show her how much I appreciate everything she has done to raise and care for me, so I purchased two necklaces. One went to her and one to me. No matter how far apart we are, the pendants unite us together with fondness and strength. As one, we wear them to show how nothing will ever be able to come between us, including the vast distances that my move to Waynesburg has caused. Undoubtedly, our love for each other is more beautiful than any pearl, and one of the most fundamental components of my

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