Collecting is very much appealing to most people especially those who’ve been bitten by the travel bug. Some collect ref magnets, ballpoints, hotel napkins, stamps, postcards, casino chips, even wines and currency. Since high school days, I’ve been an avid collector as well, I collect key chains. To date I have kept more than a hundred key chains given by friends, relatives and colleagues from their travels. A miniature kaleidoscope from Japan, a chip of the Berlin Wall from Germany, a small Buddha from Cambodia , a tiny Klompen from The Netherlands, are among my favorites.
Whether it is from another country, state, or just some promotional key chains from various companies, I add it up to my collection because each has its own uniqueness. The number is increasing since I now get to travel as well. Someday, all these key chains will be dangling in an enclosed glass frame on our main door.