One of my ongoing projects every time I come to Zagreb is to sift through my belongings in the old apartment, clear things out and bring some things back to Ottawa.

As I did not pack a suitcase for Trev, I have allowance of one suitcase of junk I can bring back. That is just under 22 kilos.

Finding anything in the old apartment is not an easy task. As I have been “clearing” things out for the last twenty years, the pickings are getting slim. Additionally, even though my belongings are frozen in time, their location has been shifting between my archeological digs and attempts by various tenants to make room for living. However, I am prepared. Before going, I decide what belongings I want to bring back. The goal is also to categorize what is left and store it in such a way as to make future searches easier. There is always an option to throw things out, which I have been doing, but over the years there is less and less things I am able throw out without second guessing myself.

So what did I get this time? I got some blocks and toys for the boys, more weaving paraphernalia, a broken recorder, a hiking journal, some drawings, board games, knitting needles, sewing box, place mats and some fabric.

There are things I could not find such as my picture books and barbie dolls, but as I already had my 20kg worth of junk, I left it for the next time.