This was created in 2002 in New York City. We now stick by it everywhere we go. Basically, for every city or major destination, I make it a point to find a cheesy tchotke indicative of the location. I have a few basic rules:
1. Item must be around $5-$10
2. Item should have the location printed right on it (otherwise, I'll never remember where the hell that lighthouse shot glass came from). The year is a bonus.
3. The items should vary from location to location. Otherwise, it will just be a collection of snow globes.
4. The item should be unique, yet classic (for instance, I small metal Empire State Building, a rock from Alcatraz).
5. The item should look groovy in the metal curio cabinet it will eventually reside in (still looking for that).
Right now, I have around a bookshelf's worth. I'm hoping to proudly display them eventually in aforementioned cabinet. Also, I'm still short on a souvenir from Newport, RI, so send me ideas if you think of any!
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