Two of my favorite things in life...Trader Joes and Coconut FroYo. There is something about familiarity that brings a sense of peace. Since living in VA I have found that every time I go in a Trader Joes or get to eat my favorite dessert, I feel a sense of home. Home for most of my life being CA has its strong ties to my memories and sense of self. There are so many times I flash back on things that have happened to me and I can use certain smells or places in San Diego that I can use as a reference to how I felt at that moment. I mean frozen yogurt was my sweet treat of choice growing up. Even as an adult I have fond memories of going there with my best friend, my mom, and/or my brother and just laughing over our favorite treat. And many who know me know my fondness for both frozen yogurt and all things Trader Joes.
Nevertheless, home isn't CA anymore and it hasn't been for some time now. So while I was there this weekend with my husband and my daughter enjoying the goodies of the store and then partaking in our little tradition of hitting up the fro yo place on our way back home, I realized I was building new memories with my daughter and husband that had different smells and sensations right here in VA. I love having those moments! Being so present that you are aware of how good you have it. (and I am super thankful that this one surrounded my 4 favorite things...Ryan, Lily, coconut fro yo and Trader Joes)
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