“JonFen” explains that he saves all of his mementos so as not to forget anything, but part of me wonders if there is more to it then that. “JonFen” comes off as a very simple young man who seems to have accomplished very little in his life. At his age you would think he would be in college right now or just beginning his career. But what is he doing instead? Collecting. Therefore, I propose that maybe he collects so that his life has some form of meaning or purpose. Collecting gives him something to do, something to be known for doing by others. I am in no way saying that collecting is a bad way to spend your time I am merely just inferring that perhaps he collects for other reasons than to “just remember”.
If "JonFen" really is just collecting soley to remember then in truth I think that “JonFen” is somewhat of a genius. We all have had those moments we look back on and wish that we had a token from – a picture, a ticket, anything. “JonFen” is simply just taking the time that most of us don’t, to appreciate the moment for what it is a capture something from it in order to remember it fully forever. The things that he collects will remain with him and if ever he wants to reflect on where he has been, the plastic bag is only but a few feet away. I think we should all try and learn something from “JonFen”, I think we should learn that life goes quickly and that often times we can forget all that we have experienced. I think grabbing an item here of there is a practice that all should perform. For what it life if not just a constant reflection of things experienced.
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