So our blog prompt for this week was about what sorts of grave goods we would like included with us in the event of our demise. I'm one of those people who are terrified of my own death so this was a bit uncomfortable for me but here's what I came up with. The things I would take for selfish reasons (if I thought they would actually come along with me into the 'afterlife') would be; some nice comfortable clothes, warm ones especially; some sort of weapon maybe you never know where you're going to end up; my dog (after a completely natural death, no sacrifices for me thanks) need a reliable pal on this new journey; my camera because there'd probably be lots of cool stuff to look at; some snacks; and a handbook of how to be dead (Beetle Juice style, I'm guessing there'll be some adjustment time).
On the other hand if some rude archaeologist was going to dig me up in the future, I might want them to find this kind of stuff which I feel might represent me well; my academic certificates, I'm very proud of my education; the first trowel I used on an actual dig; my paints, I'm not the best but I am passionate about painting; a few key pieces of jewellery, I have a lot but there are some things that were passed down to me and have a ton of sentimental value; a photo album, my family, friends and happiest memories would be here, they would know that I'm more than just bones, I loved and was loved. And that's pretty much about it, don't know if this counts but I would also like to buried near those I love, I feel better thinking about my eventual grave if it's close to people who mean a lot to me.
That said here's hoping they discover the fountain of youth before I kick it.