What can’t you live without? More specifically, what personal belongings can’t you live without? This question put me in that hypothetical situation where you have ten minutes to grab whatever personal items I value most. Of course, I can’t carry every personal belonging I have, but I did narrow down the list to just a few things that I own that mean the world to me.
First, my phone. It’s not just my communication tool—it’s where I store memories, photos, messages, and reminders. Why my phone is my most important possession becomes clear every time I reach for it. Constantly. I feel cut off from the world without it. It’s the device I use to stay connected, organize my daily life, and capture important moments.
Next, there are my keys. They really do open doors to the most important places. I once misplaced my house keys and thought I’d be spending the night outside—homeless. That moment gave me flashbacks about what I liked most about my home and had me promising to never misplace my keys again.
Another item I hold dear is my small collection of personal memorabilia: pebbles, shells, and fallen acorns gathered from various walks in nature. These meaningful keepsakes aren’t valuable to anyone else, but they remind me where I’ve been, and they’re as precious as photographs.
Finally, my computer. As a modern writer, I rarely touch paper. My laptop holds every draft, idea, and story I’ve ever written. It’s not just a machine — it’s a storage place for my creativity. Without it, I’d lose precious copies of my work.
So, what personal items do people value most? For me, it’s these: a phone, keys, sentimental souvenirs, and my computer. They may seem ordinary, but each one plays a vital role in my daily life.
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Mine are almost the same except I would add my books and skincare products.
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I have lots of books but unfortunately I find it harder to read them now with my eye problems! I would still treasure my books though. One is signed by a favorite author! Skincare is good to take with you as well!
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Oh no sorry to hear that, eye problems do make it harder. Wow, that’s so cool that you were able to get it signed by an author you like!
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Yes, it was quite the story. I already owned her book but I forgot it at home. So I bought a new copy at the author signing and now I own a copy I read and a copy she signed!
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Omg haha glad you were able to buy another copy for her to sign!
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The phone, my handbag with all it’s goodies, important papers such as birth certificate, passport, three changes of clothes and the cat when he was alive. We had summer fires here a few years ago in Australia and you never seen me get anything together so fast. The fire was down the street. Flames high into the sky. Thank God for the firefighters. We never had to leave. They got it. Crashed through locked gates with the truck to get to the source of the flames in the park and bingo. Took them half a night but put it out. They are legend.
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Thank goodness you made it through that horrible fire. Nothing like an event like that to make you realize what’s important if you only have minutes to take your valuables with you!
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Thanks, Vanya. We’re lucky to be in a low danger area, in the river basin far enough from the forest to be safer. Everything can burn if a fire gets big enough and the winds blow, though!
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I feel grateful that we don’t have to worry about forest fires here!
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I live in wildfire country. This question is an important one, better considered before we have to. The answer is the memories and the dogs. Everything else can be replaced.
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Especially in wildfire country! Take care of your memories and the dogs and hope you never face a day when you have to make such a decision!
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Interesting!
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Thanks for reading!
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