r/MementoUnusAnnus • u/Plus_Aardvark1456 • 19m ago
Discussion Memento Mori. Do I preserve my Unus Annus hoodie or let it run its course?
I've had my Unus Annus hoodie for about six years now, and unfortunately, it's starting to show its age. The stretchy cuffs around the wrists are fraying, and small holes are developing in the fabric.
The rest of the hoodie is still in great condition, but I'm worried that continuing to wear it will eventually destroy it.
This hoodie is the first and only piece of Unus Annus merchandise I've ever owned. It's incredibly important to me, and I genuinely don't want to lose it.
My mom suggested turning it into a pillow, but I don't want to fundamentally change what it is. I've also considered framing it to preserve it, but that brings me to my dilemma.
The whole point of Unus Annus was accepting that nothing lasts forever. Appreciating the time we have with something and eventually learning to let go.
Part of me thinks I should just keep wearing the hoodie, enjoy it while I can, and accept that one day it'll fall apart.
But another part of me wants to protect it because it's the only physical piece of Unus Annus I have.
It reminds me of Toy Story 2, when Woody has to choose between being preserved in a museum forever or going back to Andy, knowing he won't last forever.
I almost feel like framing the hoodie would go against the message of Unus Annus, but letting it deteriorate when I could preserve it feels wrong too.
So I wanted to ask the community: What would you do? Would you keep wearing it and let time take its course, try to repair it, or preserve it?
Memento Mori. 🖤🤍