The rules are straightforward: they are to choose five items. These items must all fit in a regular size grocery bag (paper or plastic). No more than one item can be a picture. No item can be used as two items (e.g. a phone with a picture on it). Only one item per type (e.g. they can't bring two video games even if they are of different genres). The items must not be too expensive or breakable. The items must not violate any school rules regarding what cannot be brought to school.
Over the years, various items have ended up in my bag. This year, my five items were:
A rosary - given to me by my mother, this represents both my faith and my family.
A PS2 controller - this represents my love of video games and my favorite game system--the Playstation 2 (which only slightly edges out the SNES).
A D20 - the twenty-sided dice represents not just my love for Dungeons and Dragons, but for any game that cultivates the imagination.
A guitar pick - although I don't use a pick when I play, this still represents my love for music.
And finally, my book in paperback form - this represents my love of writing as well as my fascination with dragons and dinosaurs.
Which items would you pick to put in your bag?