Here is your final task on sequence N°1 : 

"If your house was burning, what would you take with you? It's a conflict between what's practical, valuable and sentimental. What you would take reflects your interests, background and priorities".

 

 

 

In the top left-hand corner, there is my microphone. I have chosen this object because I am very happy to have one and I think that I am artistic. Further left, there are my guitars. I would take my guitars because I can’t live without them. Playing music is essential for me, and I am very moved when I play. Below the first one, there is a boomerang from Australia. This school trip was very interesting. I saw many typical animals. On the right, there is a souvenir from Greece. I went to Greece last summer with my family and that was a good travel. I  learnt many things and met nice people. Next to this souvenir, there are my i-pod with my headphones. It would be important to take these objects with me because I can’t live without music. I need music to feel good or better, to express my emotions and I am extremely sensitive to music. In the bottom right-hand corner, there is a stack of books. I like learning when I don’t know what to do and I reckon am learned because I like to open a dictionary, for example, and look at every word. When I do this, I can’t stop. To the right, there is a photo album. I would take this because it is important to keep memories of good moments in photos and to remember  them thanks to those photos. I possess photos of my family, my boyfriend, my trips... 

If my house was burning, I guess I would be nervous but determined to take all these objects with me. I would also be scared and I would make sure that my family stays alive and that they can go out. 

 

 

 

 

If my house was burning, I would take a lot of things with me.
In the bottom right-hand corner, there is my travel journal. I love writing novels. It's a good means to escape from myself when I have bad moments. I take it with me too when I travel, to describe my feelings about other cities. So, I can say I'm inventive and imaginative.
Close to the travel journal, there are my favourite clothes, because I reckon I am far-sighted. If it was cold for example, It would be handy to have them with me. I am fashionable too. I love wearing beautiful clothes because I guess it's very important to have a clean appearance. I think clothes reflect the personality of the person you can have in front of you.
Between my favourite clothes and my travel journal, there is one of my pairs of shoes. I'm quite adventurous because I love discovering a lot of things and a lot of cities in the world. I have visited a lot, since I was born, such as Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, St Tropez... I know and I'm becoming aware of the fact that It's a great luck to be able to go holiday because everybody can't go on holiday. But, since my parents got divorced, I don't travel at all. It was a marking period in my life. That allowed me to become very mature and an independent  young lady, it was three years ago.
In the top left-hand corner, there is a picture of my best-friend and me. I would take it with me if my house was burning because he's one of the most important people in my life. I consider him like my brother. I guess I'm really friendly with my friends. Aurélien has always been present for me. He has always listened to me and comforted me. When I experienced bad moments for example, like my parent's divorce. I reckon it's a really great person.
Then, next to this picture, on the right, there is one of my favourite books. Perhaps, i'm cultured, I don't know, but I like reading books. I find it's a good means to entertain oneself and to understand, if there is one, the message that the author wanted to convey in his book. I think some books are very philosophic, such as the following one « Yasmina Khadra, Ce que le jour doit à la nuit ».You can look at things differently, and put things into perspective.
Below this book, there is a bottle of water. I reckon I'm very environmentally aware, because I guess water is life. If we didn't have water, we could not live because it is an essential thing in life for everybody.
In the top right-hand corner, there is my camera. It's one part of my personality. I like taking photos of natural landscapes, I find it's so agreeable and peaceful to take time to look at the sea, for example and take photos of the present moment. In fact, I am really close to nature. I think it's so fabulous and beautiful ! I lived my whole childhood in the country, with many animals and close to nature. It was a very great period of my young life. Now I live in a city and I regret the past.
Below the camera, there is my passport. It's a good way for me to escape myself because it allows me to go elsewhere.
Next to it, on the right, there are two pens, for writing my romantic stories and my feelings about some cities that I have discovered.
Below the passport, there is my pair of sunglasses. I love taking them with me when I travel and when it's hot, because they are important to protect my eyes.
Next to my pair of sunglasses, there is my MP3 player and my headphones. They are important things for me, because I'm a very independent young lady and I love being in my bedroom, on my bed and listening to music, to escape myself,  when there are tensions in my family, for instance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If my house was burning, I would take my Teddy. (It is in the top left-hand corner of the photo) This simple Teddy is important for me because I got it when I was young.  To the right, you can see my favorite T-shirt. My uncle offered it to me when he came to see me, It represents Reunion island ( hence my origins, and a big part of my family lives there ). Below this T-shirt there is a pair of trainers. I like sport, for me it's a way of keeping fit, relaxing and thinking about other things. In the top right-hand corner, I put my camera. It would surely be an object that I would take because I like taking pictures of all the important events in my life ( a birthday etc.. ) , to keep memories of them and never forget them. Then, I would take my cell phone ( It is between my book and my Teddy ). like that, I could keep in touch with my family,  whereever they are. There is also music, including my favorite " Apolozige ". There is a book ( It is in the bottom left-hand corner ). It is about stars. I like this book because I love watching stars at night, and later I would like to become a flight attendant, to be very high in the sky, to see the Earth at my feet and travel everywhere in the world. To the right of my book there is a photo of my parents and me, because family is very important, it is essential in life. This picture was taken when we arrived in the Vendée region a few years ago. Above this picture, there is my identity card. And finally, in the bottom right-hand corner, there is a sweatshirt, in case it would be cold because I am very cautious ! It keeps me warm and is very comfortable and it has a hood, if it rains. If my house was burning, I would not know what to do, I thing I would be scared and would make sure no one is injured.

 

 

If my house was burning, I would take with me, firstly my Iphone, which is in the bottom right-hand corner because I need to keep in touch with friends or to socialize with other people in the world. Next to my Iphone, there are my headphones because I love listening to music, I wouldn't live without music, I think it might calm my nerves, I also like singing, it's one of my favourite hobby. I would also take my computer because I'm quite materialistic, it's in the bottom left-hand corner, it has an importance for me, like my Iphone, there's approximately all my life, my photos, videos of friends, family, of my travels too, that I couldn't let burn because pictures of my travels remind me that there are different people with different problems in the world. On the left, there is my family photo album, because memories are very important for me, I'm very sensitive. I love the relation that I have with my family, they are people who will always be there for you, so I think you mustn't forget them. In the middle, I have put a book, it must be my favourite one, I like reading, I haven't got a favourite topic, I read everything, I like to have some knowlegde and some references. This book is sad, it deals with Nazism and would probably remind me that there are worse things in life than the burning of your house. On the right, you can see a box full of letters from old friends, I would save them because I moved several times, and I don't want to forget my friends. In this box there are also some girlie things, like mascara, lipstick and perfume, like probably all girls, I'm coquettish, I like to take care of myself. In the top right-hand corner, there is my cuddly toy, because we're all a little bit childish, wel! I am! I suppose that I would be very sad if it was burning because it's the first thing I've ever had in my whole life. At the top,there is my identity card, it must be the first thing we should all save, because it's our "passeport" for all our life. You can also see the beach, the sand, which represents the Vendée and symbolize my new life. I would probably go to the beach if my house was burning, with all my objects, to calm my nerves, have some rest, to look again and again at photos or videos , to listen to music, read my book, letters . I would also run on the beach or do some sport, because I'm quite sporty, to exteriorize my sadness, and loneliness, I may also be very angry and lost, physically and mentally. I might do all those things on the beach because I think it's the best place I could go to if my house was burning, because we all feel good on the beach. 

 

 

 

If my house was burning, I would bring with me my computer that is in the top left hand-corner, where I store all my memories, my pictures, my texts and my favorite music.

At the top of my picture, close to my computer there is a photo album where I put all my pictures from my childhood, it's not very big but these are the necessary pictures not to forget good moments of my childhood and moments spent with my father because I don't see him very often. So this album is very important for me.

In the top right hand-corner there is my secret box, a box where I can find a lot of little things, little sheets with things written on them that I don't want to forget or lose. I can also find presents from my best friends that I would keep with me all my life.

In the middle of the picture, there is my wallet where I store all my drawings, not to lose them and keep them in good condition because I love drawing, I love art and photography.

Under my computer there is my make up, I really would bring it with me because I love to feel pretty.

On the right you can see my iPhone and my headphones to keep in touch with the outside world and listen to music all the time ! Because I really love music. I think that's it my father who taught me the taste of music because he is an artist.

Under my phone there is my big teddy bear it's called Youki ! It's the first thing that I hold against myself when I'm sad and it's so sweet !

In the middle of the picture there is my favorite necklace, one from my boyfriend which has a sentimental value, and the other one is the hand of Fatma that I always wear around my neck. I think that this necklace would bring me luck.

In the bottom left-hand corner, there is a red keffieh which belongs to my boyfriend, I sleep with it and most of that the scarf smells of my boyfriend's perfume.

Above it, there is money because, if my house was burning I would need money, we never know !

First of all, if my house was burning I  would really bring with me an object to keep in touch with everyone else because I would feel very lonely if I did not have a home. Feeling sad and lonely might be my reactions.

I haven't really had bad experiences in my life so I don't really know what to say, but I just need music and sentimental things to feel good, to be in a good mood.

 

 

 

 

                In the top left hand corner, there is my computer. It would be very important for me to take my computer if my house was burning because on it there are a lot of photos or videos of my family and my friends. I couldnt live without my computer, it's necessary for me to have all my memories with me on it. Close to my computer, on the right, there is my phone. I always use it to take photos, listen to music and call my friends and my family of course. I'm very cautious so I would take my phone if my house was burning to call firefighters. Next to my phone, still on the right, there is my favourite mascara... It would  not be very handy and necessary if my house was burning but I love it, maybe it's because I'm rather feminine. After that, close to my mascara there is my perfume. I'm crazy about it because it smells of « Bubble Gum ». In the top right and corner, there are a tee-shirt and jeans in the background. I reckon it's necessary to wear comfortable clothes in such a moment. Below my clothes, there is a photo of my mother. This photo has always been in my bedroom because if I have children one day, I would like to be as my mother is with me, she is an example. Next to this photo, on the left, there is a photo album. My friend made it and offered it to me on my last birthday. When I looked at it, I wanted to cry because there were some photos that I had never seen and because I'm quite emotional too. Close to it, there is my wallet with my money and some cards inside. I know money is not the most important thing in life but I think it wouldn't be a bad thing to take it if my house was burning. It could be rather practical in fact. Next to my wallet, there is my identity card. I don't really know why I would take it , however, it's a very important thing. In the bottom left-hand corner, there is my fluffy-monster, « Stitch ». I bought it during my trip in Wales in 2010 when I was 13. I'm a bit childish and I may be a little materialistic too so that's the reason why I put it in the photo. Next, close to it, there is the most important thing, my dog ! I had it four years ago, for Christmas. It's been my best present in all my life. My dog is called Yoshi and he is always with me (when I sleep for example). I have had a lot of pets because everybody in my family loves pets but Yoshi is my favourite pet in my life, I'm crazy about it. Finally, in the bottom right-hand corner, there is a little pillow. It's a present from my great-grandmother for my birth. Today, she is dead, so I always see her face when I see this pillow which was made by her. To finish, if my house was burning, I guess I would be crazy. I'm very composed but I'm sensitive and emotional too. Maybe I would run away with a lot of questions in mind like « What should I do ? » and finally, I would call the firefighters.  

 

 

 

 

In the top left-hand corner, there is my laptop. For me it’s really important because you can say everything you want, social networks take up a big part in our lives and I met some extraordinary people thanks to that. It also helps me to talk to certain people when I’m too shy to do it in real life. Nowadays the Internet is used for almost everything so it’s important for me.

Next to my laptop, on the right, there is piano sheet music. In the middle there is also a little SD card of 16 Gb which contains all my music. I made this sort of “category” because those objects are linked to the most important thing in my entire life: Music. Music isn’t an option in my life, it’s necessary to me. My father is a singer and also a guitar teacher, but he plays most instruments too. As I was in my mother’s uterus, he used to sing lullabies to me. I have been singing since I was able to talk. Music is like oil for my brain to work better. I always have a song in my head, I’m always singing in public or not. And when I have the time, I play the piano or the guitar. I have been playing those for 2 or 3 years now, but I’m learning all by myself, I use it almost every day to straighten my hair or part of it. I am materialistic in this case, I know, but it’s really expensive and I don’t want to buy another one like that ! It’s as if I couldn’t live without it but it’s not true. I actually just had no idea about what I’d put in my picture.

In the bottom left-hand corner, there is my big drawing pad. I used to draw really often but I stopped maybe, 2 years ago. I didn’t have any time left for it so I left my drawings under my desk. Sometimes, I like to watch them or show them to my friends and it makes me feel nostalgic. I wouldn’t let those numerous drawings I have worked on for hours and hours burn, I wouldn’t forgive it to myself.

In the middle, between my sheets and my SD card, there is a bowl of pencils which can be transformed into aquarelle when you mix water to your paint. It was a gift from my sister and I’m pretty sure it was hard to find because it’s really good quality. It suits my artistic side too, all kinds of arts are important to me.

Next to my SD card, on the right, there are some things I don’t know how to call in English. It’s an accessory which is used to dance. You put it on your feet to turn better and it helps you in multiple movements. Dance is like music, it has always been part of my life and I have been dancing since I could walk. I joined a dance school only 3 years ago and I have climbed to the top since then. I have almost five hours of training a week but it’s a choice I made and even when it’s hard to wake up the day after, I’m fond of dancing. I can make the bad feelings go away for a moment and forget all my problems. It helps me to express my feelings.

To the right of the last object, there is my phone which I really can’t live without. It’s almost addictive; I need to have it with me all the time. I also use it to take photos. I have been taking photos almost every day since I got it, photos of everything and nothing but I like to have pictures to remember. It’s again a little bit nostalgic.

To the right of my phone, there is my fluffy toy. It’s a sort of caribou my older sister brought me from Sweden. I have been sleeping with it since then, so approximately since I was9 years old. I don’t sleep well when I don’t have it with me.

Below, there is my kitty. I can’t live without her and she’d probably be afraid if a fire started in the house.

I think I would cry my eyes out, because my house is full of memories I don’t want to be destroyed of even forgotten. I wouldn’t stand it, I couldn’t live normally after that. I’m really sensitive about this kind of things.

        

 

                                                                                                           

 

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