Thought of the day:

Sometimes holding on is easier than letting go.
— Me
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Food Memories

Food Memories

I may not have the best memory. I lose my keys, wallet and phone at least three times a day and I never remember names or birthdays even if you have just told me. (Sometimes, I feel like Ten-Second Tom from 5O First Dates). But I can assure you that if I am reminded, I will do my best to be with you, call you, or get you a sweet card and write something from my heart.

Out of the very few things that I do remember, if food were involved, I most likely will remember it. I can taste something I have had before or think of an amazing food I have experienced and it gives me a nostalgic rush, a sudden flood of memories. There are some moments in my past that I can distinctively remember how the food tasted. I remember the exact flavor, the exact feeling I had in that moment, and the whole experience. I can almost taste the particular food on my tongue and it’s texture as I remember the moment. These flashbacks might be good or bad, sometimes I don't even want to be reminded of them, but they are strong and they are there.

Today I remembered this because I was craving chocolate cake and I thought it was kind of funny. =)

I have always been terrible at math. I went to a tutor when I was around twelve years old. There was one day in the middle of Autumn that she offered me a piece of chocolate cake. It was delightfully smooth, not too sweet, and so incredibly moist that I had asked for seconds. It had a very subtle nutty flavor to it, I think it may have been hazelnut. I have always hated math and dreaded going to this woman's house, but that day, I didn't want my mother to pick me up because I was enjoying the cake so much. And when she showed up, I was a little disappointed. I took my time while finishing the last piece of cake and I remember my mother was a little ticked off for making her wait. Til this day, I'm terrible at math but I will never forget that delicious cake.

If you ask me to remember a particular moment we spent together, I might not remember something you may have told me, I may not remember the name of the place we were at, but I'll remember the moment and the bread we were breaking together.

Keep Those Emotions in Check!

Keep Those Emotions in Check!

Young Love

Young Love