When I first opened up this present on Christmas morning, disappointment flashed over my face as I was expecting a pair of shoes. The wooden jewelry box with three drawers and sides that fanned out was the last thing I was expecting. Of course I was still grateful for the present I had received but something in me said I will never use this.

Now the jewelry box sits on the left side of my desk and has become the thing I can't live without. My disappointment has faded fully and I have come to recognize that it is a very important object to me. This box houses necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings of various different metal colors. Within this small amount of space there are memories that are attached to each jewelry piece. 

A beautiful ring with a little diamond sits in the top compartment of the box which is now multiple sizes too small for me. This little object hasn't been removed because it reminds me that it was a gift and I would want to keep it for one of my children one day. Besides this, new jewelry fills each of the organizing compartments that this box contains.

Although it sounds cliche to not be able to live without a jewelry box it has become significant to me. 

The sides that fan out have little silver hooks to hang each of the memories on. A lot of my jewelry pieces are gifts that I got from my family on different birthdays and other various holidays. Throughout my time having this wooden jewelry box my collection has grown. Some span from expensive to inexpensive things but the value of memories doesn't compare to any price. 

Each day when putting on my jewelry I open up each of the compartments to decide what I want to wear for that day. Seeing all of the pieces in one space is comforting knowing that there is significance to every item. Although some of the memories are very small this jewelry box reminds me of the people that mean the most to me. 

Overall this gift from my mom has sparked emotions inside of me from disappointment to thankfulness. The once small gift turned into something I can't live without due to the memories that are attached to the items inside.