Artifact 1

These sunglasses are what defined me my senior year of high school. One of my largest purchases I had made to date with my own money, I felt that it was an opening to my adult life where I could finally be independent; I can make my own choices. And I wore them, a lot. The glasses are the colors of blue, black, and white, the colors of my school, so they went well with the many sporting events I watched and participated in. When I look at them, I remember all my high school experiences. Being with friends, having fun, and many more personal details are included with these sunglasses. The define me by my enjoyment to be around people and my first steps towards independence as an adult for which I still value deeply. Unfortunately, the glasses are not worn as much as they used to as the days get colder, but the memories connected to them I will not forget.

Artifact 2

What may seem to most as just a simple hat actually means much more to me. I purchased this hat one week after being at OSU. It was a gift from my parents before I would not see them again for several months. I have wore this hat many times since its purchase and I have seen it as a symbol of my transition into a college, my new self on the path to success. I wear this hat all the time when biking, go to class, or hanging out with friends. I have begun to grow attached to my personality as I have begun to wear it more often. It is a symbol of my college experience, defining my love to do new things and my passion to do much bigger things in my life, similar to the reasons I went to this university in the first place. I hope this hat will continue to be a part of my memories at this school and many more will be made while wearing it.