Yellow roses.
When I was a little girl, I always took notice of my mother and father’s relationship. One of the sweetest memories I have is of the yellow roses my dad would bring home for my mom. Whether it was for Valentine’s Day, her birthday or just because, when my dad came home from work with a beautiful bouquet of yellow roses for my mother, it was the most magical romance you could find.
They were my mother’s favorite flower. They lit up the house with the brightest of color and the sweetest of scent, and to this day, whenever I see a yellow rose–I’m instantly reminded of her.
Sleeping bags.
For 11 summers of my childhood, I went to summer camp. It was my favorite month of the year–good friends, great fun, lots of activities, memories and more.
One night every summer, the girls went on a camp out. We grabbed our sleeping bags, slept under the stars in the humid Texas heat, cooked our own dinner and made s’mores over the fire. It was something we all dreaded (we weren’t the most outdoorsy of gals).
Nevertheless, I’m reminded of those camp outs every time I see a tent, sleeping bag or a bag of marshmallows. It takes me back to the time when I was just a 10-year-old little girl lying under the stars. My camp friends are still a huge part of my life and these are memories I hold very near and dear to my heart.
What else?
- Frozen pancakes.
- The changing of the seasons.
- Rice Krispies with banana slices.
- Volvo station wagons.
- My grandfather’s cologne.
- Jean overalls.
- Chrysler minivans with wood paneling.
- Breakfast for dinner.
- The roller skating rink.
- Wendy’s chocolate frosty.
- Whitney Houston cassette tapes.
You see, I get nostalgic about lots of things. It’s these memories and experiences that shape us into the people we are today and who we will become tomorrow. They bring us back to a place we may have forgotten–a place of happiness, sunshine and strength. For me, I’m reminded of how the simplest of experiences can turn into the warmest of memories.
Do you get nostalgic? What brings you back?
- L
