So in the packing process, I found a treasure trove of cassette tapes. These are just a little sample, but you'll see they begin with the '80s with the Bangles and Belinda Carlisle and roll right through the '90s with Liz Phair and No Doubt. There are lots more. Bob Marley and Johnny Cash that I bought used in Santa Cruz. Mix tapes my sister sent me when I lived in Monterey. I have a tape player in my car, but I rarely (maybe once or twice a year) actually play tapes in it ... and some of my favorites are warped. But some of these tapes represent some great memories, which is probably the reason they've moved with me so many times over the last 13 years. I was going to post this blog as "keep or toss," but then I decided I'm not ready to throw them all away ... so I did a little research and found some upcycling projects. Once we get settled into the house and school is on break, maybe I'll take some time and remake these tapes into wallets and belt buckles, clutches, or maybe even jewelry. And you know what else I'll put in the craft room? Our little TV with a built in VCR ... so I can watch my old VHS tapes while I'm crafting. At least, until I find a fun project for them, too ...Do you still have cassette tapes? What would you do with them? What was your first tape?
I'm not sure what me and Mena's first tape was, but I have a hunch it was a blank white tape with this song on it.
3 comments:
You are so right! That is exactly what my first tape was!!! After that I think it was Tiffany.
Tiffany was my first tape, followed shortly after with Huey Lewis and the News. I think they were thrown away long ago during a family move ...
BOYZ II MEN!!!!! Actually I think it was Leia's and we all just listened to it. But I still have them on my Ipod today. It's crazy to think that when you have kids they will be talking about their first Ipod and how out of date those are.
You should hold on to them as long as you can. My mom still has a closet full of records and 45's from when she was younger. They still sound great.
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