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We're all fighting boredom and stress at this trying time when millions of people around the globe are forced into self-isolation for their own good. And despite people desperately trying to find escapes from the monotone surroundings of one's own home, some people find comfort in things that are closest to us. One Twitter user named Isaac decided to start a thread where he asked people to look around their houses and find the item that is of most personal value. And people responded!
From family heirlooms to dear art pieces, people posted photographs of the items, attaching a short story of the items and why exactly they are so valuable to the owners.
Bored Panda reached out to Isaac for some additional details on the Twitter thread and he kindly answered with some new information. He offered a brief introduction of himself and revealed he writes books for a living:
"I'm a Brooklyn-based author. My most recent book is a children's book titled How to Be a Pirate, which is illustrated by Brigette Barrager of Uni the Unicorn fame. The book just came out on March 3rd! I've got two other books out all about tattoos and am working on a YA novel and an essay collection for adults titled Dirtbag, Massachusetts."
So scroll down and check out the pics and don't forget to share your own precious things in the comments below.
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We asked Fitzgerald how he came up with the idea to start the thread on Twitter and he revealed that it was thanks to procrastination that was amplified by the current situation in the world. "Because I was traveling a bunch a few weeks ago (for my book tour), I've been holed up and self-quarantining for a full week now (no symptoms, just playing it safe)," he talked about his own experience in regards to the spread of the coronavirus. "Anyhow, I was looking at the sword, which is displayed by my desk, and I realized that there must be so many other folks who are doing the exact same thing: staring at items in their homes that they see every day and maybe even take for granted that... they're now going to be spending a lot more time with," the author told us. So, Isaac started the thread to see what other people had to share.
We also inquired some more about his own cherished item, the sword from the King of Bhutan:
"The sword was a birthday present! Wild story that is too long to fully detail here, but I went to high school with Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the then-Crown Prince and now-King of Bhutan. A little later in my 20s, I was lucky enough to visit the beautiful country of Bhutan, where I got the rare opportunity to catch up with my old friend. Our meeting coincided with my 25th birthday, which I'd planned to keep to myself, but His Majesty remembered and celebrated the occasion by gifting me with a small sword (the kind carried by most soldiers in Bhutan, I believe). No matter where life takes me, at least I can always say I've been given a sword by a king."
How did Isaac react to the explosion of replies to the thread? He said that it certainly made him happy:
"People are still contributing to the thread, which is absolutely wonderful. And folks are discussing each other's items with such love and care, it's really beautiful, and I'm so happy to be a part of it. It feels like a big group project that so many different folks are contributing to, and I hope more and more people feel welcomed to join in."
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Val/Malibu/Dante/Bob 5 years ago
What medium? And he is amazing, does he have any social medias for his art???
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ADHORTATOR 5 years ago
I have the razor of my italian grandfather, he bought in the 1930s when he had to work in Germany...
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Stannous Flouride 5 years ago
Top: American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, WW2 Victory.....Bottom: Presidential Unit Citation, East Asia Campaign, Philippine Liberation
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Autumn Walton 5 years ago (edited)
That's super sweet :) but honestly the doll kind of creeps me out. Especially how long it is.
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Deana Moore 5 years ago
I still have my fievel as well. I got him for my 3rd birthday and I am 37 now. His tail has been resown on several times over my life time and his eyes recolored with black sharpie but his clothes are still like brand new.
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Chrissa 5 years ago
We received a Magic Wheelchair cosplay costume for our daughter last year. It is one of our most precious items and we use it as often as possible (well we did before this whole virus thing decided to be more dangerous than xenomorphs) 70190335_2...79c21e.jpg 
Reina Art 5 years ago
I'm #37 on this list and it has very much brightened my isolating day to see this :-) A lovely boredpanda reader from germany contacted me to say, i'm so delighted! I have a vid of me on my fbook page painting live during isolation. It's mostly me laughing - but there is a painting at the end of it! page is public :-) (i'm faaar too chuffed about this tee hee)
Laugh Fan 5 years ago
Aw, I love how happy it has made you! Gorgeous painting as well. Stay safe and well Reina!
Load More Replies... Chrissa 5 years ago
We received a Magic Wheelchair cosplay costume for our daughter last year. It is one of our most precious items and we use it as often as possible (well we did before this whole virus thing decided to be more dangerous than xenomorphs) 70190335_2...79c21e.jpg
Reina Art 5 years ago
I'm #37 on this list and it has very much brightened my isolating day to see this :-) A lovely boredpanda reader from germany contacted me to say, i'm so delighted! I have a vid of me on my fbook page painting live during isolation. It's mostly me laughing - but there is a painting at the end of it! page is public :-) (i'm faaar too chuffed about this tee hee)
Laugh Fan 5 years ago
Aw, I love how happy it has made you! Gorgeous painting as well. Stay safe and well Reina!
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