Baggage

So, I've been thinking about baggage a lot and started a couple of chalk drawings with it as a motif. I think it's an interesting thing because metaphorically it's something that is so relateable and meaningful to anyone. 

We all have our own bad experiences in life and that "baggage" can be dealt with in so, so, so many ways. We can lug it around, leave it, toss it, sit on it or even dump it on someone else!

Another funny thing about it, is that when you are actually traveling your baggage is vital! I remember almost losing my baggage at the airport when I first went to Japan and feeling so mortified! Then, when I came back, holding all my bags close, trying so, SO hard not to fall asleep, for fear that someone would take them. I mean, everything I needed was there: my momentous, clothing, personal care products, etc. etc.. 

So then, I wonder how baggage got such a negative connotation? 

I suppose it pertains to those who over-pack....

 Here's an in progress picture of one of the drawings I'm working on. there's not a lot of detail, but I hopefully the concept shows through pretty good.

Well, school starts tomorrow, so hopefully I am able to keep posting and don't just drop off the face of the earth again, ha ha. I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!
Peace!