Your favorite quote
Without disclaim or apology, I present a quote that started a conversation so 19-year-old thought provoking that details of the initial conversation--and its subsequent reheashings in the last 8 years--are etched so firmly in my memory, and in my relationship with the other half of the conversation.
"Even though the moment passed you by, you still can't turn away." Goo Goo Dolls
If you only know a handful of things about me, you know that I'm a nostalgic person. I recall shared history often and am quick to shoot a two line "remember when?" email or text ot f-book wall post. My room is covered in photos of my favorite people and moments. I can get trapped into watching my screen saver, or reading old journals, or replaying moments in my head over and over again as I fall asleep. I love old timey things or traditional gifts given with purpose--a broach given to my mom as a bridesmaid gift by my aunt, the stained glass floor lamp from my parents that reminds me of home, the stacks and stacks of hand written cards rubber-banded together collected since the day I left home.
There's something so important about memories and the way we return to them. A smell, a phrase, a taste. The way a single photo can elevate every good, kind, and wonderful feeling you have about yourself or others. It's possible that looking back is easier than looking forward--because it's easier to forget the rougher edges in times gone by and concentrate on the good times.
This weekend, I marry off one of my very best friends. The bride is one of those kinds every one wants to be near; so friends from the last decade will gather together in celebration. So many people with a shared history will have plenty of shared memories to tell; I'm excited to get together and remember our shared joy and think back on when life seemed easier and less complicated.Isn't that also the beauty of looking backward? Absence makes the hard grow easier. Yes, I made that up. But if you want it to be your Day 05 in the future, it's all up to you. Wiiiiiiiiink.
Also: this post will undoubtedly bring in the 100,000 page view. Are you she?
5 comments:
100,002. Just missed it.
Nat,
You will awaken to an email with a screen shot in it tomorrow from me. Sweet dreams!
:)
I'm all about capturing and rethinking memories as well. Life goes by too fast to only live it once. Even twice. Old videos are the best. 34 past. Have fun in Oregon. We will be there from mon-fri for spring break.
Your blog rolled 100,000 on the same day as my car. It's a momentous occasion. Congrats!
Russi--for us both! Congrats on actually catching it! I always miss the major milestones in my car by something dumb like 4 miles.
Jody--got your email. Need to get back to my own kitchen, but I'm on it!
Bre--I can't imagine how things will get once (if?) I get some kids.
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