I would take the photo album. She could buy another sweater when she gets to LA. I don't get the ending though. I'm a little confused and yes, I'm that stupid haha.
Author's response
Well, she's leaving her house and the place where she grew up so it's like she's leaving her "old life" and starting a new one. Did that make anymore sense? I dunno, sometimes my writing can get confusing. haha