You make think that Ant Eaters are a silly thing to collect but I had a teacher that loved Ant Eaters and had all forms of them she brought to class on show and tell days. I really learned a lot about Ant Eaters but even more she inspired me on to develop my own unique collections that taught me more than just collecting items. I found something to focus on and be passionate about which brought me enjoyment and enjoyed the journey.
She helped me to discover who I was when looking back today. I started out with teddy bears and built up quite a collection when I was young. As I grew older it changed to collecting rocks and driftwood from all over the United States. I had friends that traveled abroad and brought me rocks from Spain, Italy, Greece and many other countries from all over the world.
I marked each one with a permanent marker and when I look at them today they take my mind on a journey into the past and all the memories of where I had been and where I was today. Today I still look for rocks and driftwood but I also collect other things. I will share other collections that helped me grow and learn a lot.
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