4 little things - a photo meme

It happened last week when Didier & I were cleaning and reorganizing our study room.Thats a boring part to bring up, and I'll just pass .After all, almost everyone has their untidy spots in their home ;)
But, it's weird that when you are busy concentrating on an activity, the brain is also busy thinking on it's side.
That's how I came up with a meme.

All because I came upon some old stuff, and I thought to myself :

" What are the oldest objects that I have at home"??

A good question as because all my friends know very well that I neither was born in France nor grew up here.

Sigh... home is where your dust bunnies (& other assorted stuff) is...

I came up with these 4, that will give you an idea of who I'am :
Click on the photos to see closer up .

1) My oldest object :

This is a very old medal that( what my Dad said a long time ago), was given to me by Nan Nan ( my paternal grandma) when we left San Diego for Hawaii.The front has Saint Christopher, the Patron Saint of travelers ( and drivers).It is a personal item as NanNan was very religious and I think was praying for our safe trip.

France also being a country with a Roman Catholic tradition,we know the cult of St Christophe also. Many a driver keeps a Saint Christophe medal for protection in the car.

The back is marked with my namesake : Mission Santa Barbara, in ( where else ? ),Santa Barbara , California.

2) My most serious old object :

A 1984 Petit Larousse, which is a French dictionary.I remember well asking my parents if they would purchase it for Xmas, which they agreed to. I have the memory of the three of us at Walden Books, buying this book together.

This baby got me through French classes up to the end of my college years.
My sister sent it to me a few years after I arrived in France. Thanks again, Debi ;)

One of the illustrated pages; this one with differerent birds.

3) My most personal old object :

This one followed me over in my wallet. Even though I'am no longer a HI state resident since a long,long time, it is a sentimental reminder.
What a young smiling face ! I'am envious of the nice hair I once had ...

No; I did not get booked ! it was a part of the ID...It feels old fashioned now to see ink fingerprints. I remember the employee have to ink my fingers twice betcause my markings were light.

4) My "oldie but goodie "object :

This was REALLY from our car. That machine has gone to car heaven since decades, so I just left the plate number as is.I remember seeing my Dad take off these plates after receiving new ones.. I asked " can I have one ?". He didnt see any problem to that, and. I kept this for years.It left with me also.
It brings back memories of the old white Dodge that was our family car.

Just for the record in case any collector asks, No, this is not for sale !

I have not tagged anyone in a meme for... ages..
It is time to tag !!

Rules :

All you do is to look in your home for the oldest objects that you own. Just your own possessions . Then, take a photo of each object, and( if you like ), do a short description of each . Pass on to 4 friends.

You are tagged :

1) Leesa
2) Aiyah Nonya
3) Kate
4) Zhu

Thanks in advance if you want to try this meme. Give me a comment so I can come & look at your photos.

Have a nice day everyone :)