AllMyLifeforSale

All My Life for Sale was a very interesting read. As a fashion major who is interested in the arts, I understand how he linked our possessions to our personalities. I see my closet of clothes as a representation of who I am. When I see other people, my first opinions about their personalities are usually based off of the type of clothing they are wearing. The way that people present themselves shows a lot about them. Their interests in music, activities, and careers are just a few of the things that can be pulled out of clothing. There are so many different aspects in clothing alone that tell us all about each other. Our possessions do the same thing. We possess items that matter to us, especially in today's economy. For example, dietary habits, movie preferences, and even hobbies can be distinguished by looking around a home. Therefore, I believe that John Freyer's thesis statement was absolutely correct.
Not only did the reading get me thinking about what assumptions can be made about others, but it also brought my attention to how little possessions are worth. I admire the way that Freyer changed his entire outlook on his travel after September 11th. Prior to the attacks, he cared more about selling the objects. In pictures he made them look appealing so people would want to buy them. Although he was making good money, the value of the bonds he made with people started to out way his profits. Later he began "caring more about the people who invited" him which made his experiences even more purposeful.
All in all, the friendships we make and the people we touch matter more, in this life, than material possessions and financial earnings. I enjoyed the reading.