A Look Inside Tshering's Memory Box

Special Recipes

Tshering's first memory box item is a collection of four special recipes: mushroom curry, banana dessert, spicy sauce, and her favorite, Tea-momo. These simple yet delicious recipes hold sentimental value, and she copied them to preserve their legacy.

Beloved Seal Keychain

The second item is a cute seal toy, which Tshering has had since she was nine years old. It started as a keychain but eventually broke. Despite its broken state, she keeps it for the memories it evokes.

First Origami Boat

Tshering keeps a copy of her very first origami, a boat. This item is significant because her aunt, who lived far away, taught her how to make it when she was seven years old.

Language Alphabet

A copy of her language alphabet is included in the memory box as a safeguard, in case she ever forgets her native language over time.

Handmade Bookmark

The fifth item is a bookmark Tshering made in Year 4. It serves as a reminder of her childhood love for colorful things.

Favorite Snack Cover

Tshering has kept a cover from her all-time favorite snack. She recalls nagging for these chips as a child in Bhutan, though they are now easily found where she lives.

Relaxing Squishes

Among her collection of relaxing squishes, Tshering specifically chose a red chili and a yellow strawberry. The chili represents Ema Datshi, Bhutan's national curry, and the strawberry is her favorite fruit, colored yellow for a soft look.

First Hair Tie and Bracelet

Tshering's eighth items are her first hair tie and a handmade bracelet. She rarely wears them but keeps them as they mark her arrival from Bhutan to Australia.

Knitted Cup Mat

The final item is the first cup mat Tshering knitted. While she believes she still retains some knitting skills, she admits to largely having forgotten how to knit.