flash backs

I remember fluffy scrunchies and colored hair clips.

I remember single-colored (usually hot pink) sweat outfits.

I remember my first piano teacher and the photograph in the front room.

I remember that Max's Ride was the first book I ever learned how to read.

I remember when Milk and Chicken Noodle Soup made up my favorite meal.

I remember the lady with the pink driveway and the funny-smelling house.


I remember my first email address gymnastgirl_96@msn.com

I remember the Berenstein Bears.

I remember knowing the names of every dog in the neighborhood.

I remember light-up sneakers and platform flip-flops.

I remember hitting myself in the face with a microphone at the 3rd grade Christmas Program.

I remember the Suite Life of Zack & Cody game on the Disney Channel website.

I remember always wanting one of those barbie birthday cakes at Albertson's.

I remember Reese's Pieces :(

I remember grandpa's blue boat.
I remember he always had a stash of Ruffle's Cheddar Chips in there.

I remember the Christmas that our family got our first DVD player.

I remember the fourth grade spelling bee. I got out on the word "bridle." I spelled it "bridal."

I remember Sim's.

I remember code names like Dinner, Jordan River, Pizza, Triple B, etc, etc.


I remember neon duct tape jewelry.

I remember Funyun's.

I remember how much Mr. Hughes scared me.

I remember prank calling some guy named Gaylord that we found in the phone book.

I remember Diddy Kong Racing and Mario Party and Super Smash Brothers and Banjo Kazooie.

I remember red vans.

I remember the pig stuffed animal at girl's camp.

I remember when my brother's friends had blue and green and red hair.

I remember joy school and finger painting and books like "Piggy Pie"

I remember seeing star wars the night I broke my arm while my parents were out of town.

I remember the Beethoven movies.
And Land Before Time.
And Homeward Bound.
And Ninja Turtles.

I remember that the water at grandpa's condo tasted funny.

I remember when I saw that lady have a seizure.

I remember when I actually thought crafts were fun.

I remember hyperventilating at swim team tryouts when I was like 9 hahahahahaha.

I remember when my mom would take me to the library.

I remember the rabbits at the cemetery.

I remember striped sweaters and tanned skin.

I remember too-long hair.

I remember old school t-shirts and 3 a.m. on New Years Day.

I remember weird socks and tripping over chairs.

I remember first impressions.

I remember lasting impressions.