5 things I would save in case of a fire

I have not been writing since ages and a friend asked me this question and it sort of inspired me to write this--so thank you N!

In case a fire breaks down suddenly, what would be the 5 things I would save ?

1. My phone – In the last year, I have become addicted to my phone, especially after I have installed internet in it. From time to time, I have the compulsion to check it and I sort of feel incomplete without it. Just last week, I forgot to carry it to work and I felt really uncomfortable. I somehow managed to request somebody to get it and was relieved when I got it at noon!! The phone also serves as an alarm, a camera, a music system, a handycam, a directory, a reminder list, a calendar, a calculator, a torchlight, a notepad, a chat device (courtesy whats app), internet provider and the works. The best thing being - it’s a simple Nokia – E5. And it has not given up on me in spite of the million times I’ve dropped it!

2. My car key – This year, my biggest purchase was my car! And the one item ticked off from my bucket list was the ability to actually drive it! Not claiming that I’m a pro at it yet – (infact, far from it would some people claim) but I’m glad that I’ve started. I love the feeling when I drive- I feel in control and totally independent and m luving it! So my car key is an obvious second :)

3. My wallet- it has all the essentials- money, debit cards, driving license and all the other essentials….so it’s the more practical choice. If I have them, I can always buy “stuff”

4. A pair of shoes- since I have an inbuilt habit to change from my house slippers to some shoes/ slips on – this would be an obvious choice too ..but which??? hmmm... definitely something without heels; fancy ones will have to wait or burn!

5. I thought and I thought and I thought – and came with no apparently obvious answer. Maybe the latest book I’m reading- if it is really interesting and I NEED to know the end! Or maybe I will pick up the purse lying close to the exit or I will pick up the phone charger if the phone is getting charged ….I really don’t know – depends on the situation.

But what really got me thinking is the fact that there are so many useless things lying in the house...so many things that are just lying there for the heck of it…some used from time to time and some not even used since ages -- with the intention to use it when or if required…I mean all this is just “stuff” -- unimportant/ less important, space consuming and can be totally done away with. This sort of prompted me to go on a de-clutter exercise this year. To remove all the stuff which I have never used in the last year. If I did not need it in the last 365 days, I probably don’t require it. The least I can do is to pass on the same to somebody more needful. To make it more workable, need to put a target date to it. March 2012 seems doable- Amen!

What about you? If there was a fire, what are the 5 THINGS you will save from your house?