When I think about times like this one I feel like I'm in a dream, or almost like it didn't happen. Childhood memories are very odd, because your brain decides to only remember the things that has influenced you the most, or made the biggest impact on your life. I honestly couldn't tell you much more about that year, or what year this even was exactly. I can tell you that when I think back on this day I feel like I'm watching a movie. I can see and feel how excited me and my brother Ashton were to play a game with Aram. A simple game made us so happy and filled with joy. It's not fair that life isn't like that when you get older. I wish I was still a child sometimes, so I could just be in my own world and not have to worry about school, work, money, or responsibility. Adults did everything for you as a child, they thought for you, dressed you, made your dinner, everything was taken care of. I may think I wish I could be a child, but at least when I'm a parent I can play along and get to act like a child again. I can't wait for that amazing journey!
I agree with you 100%. Sometimes I think about my childhood and just feel so blessed to have such good memories. Everything was so easy when you were a child and it really is a shame that the real world isn't like that. I feel like I have to work my whole life and I really don't like the idea of that.
ReplyDeleteI agree sometimes it does feel like your watching a movie when you look back on childhood memories. It is awesome to be able to have good child hood memories.
ReplyDeleteAutumn, your description of your memory process really got me to understand the way these childhood memories feel to you. Your tone here really felt right with what you were saying.
ReplyDeleteI think I remember feeling like you and Nolan especially when I was just out of college.... like this big sense of nostalgia, maybe more wistful than that even. And now at this time in my life I guess I feel this sense of ease in work and family life (though they are a juggle for sure!), but I guess my work is playful is what I am saying... I find joy in the work I do both home and school most of the time. And for a long time I didn't really feel quite that way. Anyway... big topics here :)
I love to think back on childhood memories. It makes me think of all the good times I had growing up and think about all of the people who made those times good for me. When I think back on child hood memories I love to look and see how I've changed through the years. I like to look and see how I was when I was younger compared to how I am now.
ReplyDeleteI really know what your saying when you were talking about childhood memories, and how they feel like they are almost dreamlike. Also how we remember the key points in our childhood either good or bad. I also remember some random times that seem to have no significance at all. I also wish I could be a child again, so that I can just chill and have no worries in life.
ReplyDeleteThinking back on childhood memories can be a lot of fun. I agree with you completely with wanting to go back to being a kid. I find myself thinking on this quite often. Back then, my biggest worry was what color marker I was going to use to color my picture...those were the days! It's kind of ironic though...I can fully remember wishing so badly that I was older and that I didn't have to be a kid anymore...I guess it's true when they say be careful what you wish for haha. Nice blog post! (:
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