I used to know the smell of markers very well. I used to try so hard to color in the lines. I used to love cutting and pasting, drawing, and stapling. And then I grew up. And I forgot.
Now I'm forced to remember. But it's one of those things you never actually forget. This week, so far, I've made a Rosh Hashana card, I drew a Chanuka Menorah, made a mask for purim, and an edible sukka with marsh mellow fluff, paper slippers for yom kippur.
As I lay on the floor, tongue between my teeth, concentrating very hard on my menorah, inhaling the fumes of a permanent marker, and getting on an accidental high, I realized I missed that part of being a kid. That simplicity. It was so much fun, just enjoying it again.
Make sure to do one thing every day that makes you happy. And if that means going to the park, and swinging on the swings, then do it. It's always good to revisit your childhood.
u dont sound like u on an accidental high...
ReplyDeleteI try get hyperactively excited once a day, that'smy kiddie fix...sugar helps.
ReplyDeletei used to have a slightly batty teacher that would put a little marker dot between your nostrils if you didnt behave.
ReplyDeletealternatively he would sign his name under your fringe.
Great teacher btw.
It's always great being a kid. Personally, I prefer to have never grown up, rather than forgotten, but it's the same. Life was more simple, and more fun, why leave it behind?
ReplyDeleteThis is such good advice! What could be a better escape from stress than reliving a carefree moment?
ReplyDeletechanale- lol. yes it was accidental. theres better ways to get on a high if u really want to
ReplyDeletemushkie- smart. but u know its proven that sugar does not really result in a high
dowy- lol. really. well u survived it, so guess he wasnt that bad.
qtap- agreed. sometimes i wish i never grew up- but then i think of all the things i wouldve missed out on by being an 'adult'. but you are right, childhood is carefree, and easy.
staples- agreed.
Ahh yes, the joys of counseling-reconnecting with your inner child.
ReplyDeleteyeah, you're right re sugar :D
ReplyDeleteit's more like i try to get really excited about something, like a trip to canberra, adults just say "great, i still have bills to pay and if i don't do __ then no-one will"
How about the smell of playdough? That DEFINATELY takes me on a trip down memory lane...
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