My Scrapbook Years and Soon to Come

One of my best hobbies when I was still in my elementary years was that of “scrapbooking.” It unleashed the artistic side in me and, at the same time, it served as my travel to memory lane since most of the stuffs that I included in my scrapbook where memorabilia, notes and photos of sweet past events.  That is why I am quite surprised that “scrapbooking” has now become a trend and, noticeably, even the adults are so indulged in this craft. Unlike before, there are now stores that cater to those who are into this hobby by selling items that are for scrapbook making.

Writing this article, however, makes me nostalgic about during my “scrapbook” years. I can recall that my mother used to scold me because of the mess I created in our living room because of the various cut-out papers, coloring materials, pins, and other items need to decorate a scrapbook. However, despite the idea that making a scrapbook took most of my precious time, I still had fun because I was so into the craft that I forgot everything else existed around me. “Scrapbooking” is surely a good hobby for those who just want to forget something that bothers them because once you are hooked with the craft, there is a continuous combustion of doing it.

In hindsight, scrapbooks also hold lots of memories.  My scrapbooks before were filled with photos, poems, and even receipts of purchases that I deemed very important.  There were candid photos of a group of friends and families that obviously depict good memories and fun moments together. Also, my scrapbooks showed the artistic side in me. It unleashed the creativity and resourcefulness just to make the scrapbook nice and colorful. The poems and quotes, originally composed by me or from movies and books, were also engraved in the pages of the scrapbook.

Sad to say, I was not able to preserve some of those scrapbooks of mine. As we kept on transferring from one house to another, I lost track to some of those.  Also, as time passed by, and I already got busy with studies and, now, with work, I lost track of making a scrapbook. I admit that I miss doing it. It is such a great venue to hold and keep dear memories. In this regard, it is one of my goals for 2010 – to find time making scrapbooks again, at least to have one at the soonest possible.  I am actually now starting keeping items or stuffs (instead of throwing some of which such as receipts, brochures, ticket stubs, etc.) from important events.  I will find time. I will devote efforts in making such. I will invest in buying items that will make the scrapbook look good and, at the same time, fun.  I know it will not be that easy making scrapbooks today than those times when I was still a student because of work. Nonetheless, I know that “re-scrapbooking” will surely a good stress reliever for me and a good way of rekindling artistry and memory backtracking.