Random Things that Remind me of San Diego

(My Dad, Cathy and Ari really)

So I'm home tonight, up late on the computer and one of my dogs bark, I run to stop her from going outside and barking some more, I run across the room in front of the fan (I just washed them today- it's already getting warm) And for some reason I am back in my room in San Diego, then I proceeded to think of all the things that jolt me back into memories with my Dad&Fam in San D. here they are;

1. Smell of Coffee- since mum and I don't drink coffee, I rarely smell it- but anytime I am in a place with coffee, it's suddenly 7:30 am in San Diego, Cartoon Network is On (Back in the good ol' days when they still had the Acme hour!) I'm on the couch with some cereal, Dad and Cathy in the Kitchen starting their day with some cereal and some coffee. Their coffee always smelled really good, and comforting. :] Ari was up in her room still sleeping.

2. Smell of Salt Water- This one's pretty obvious, it's only with them really that I ever go to the beach, I have this jar that Cathy gave to me, it has seashells that she and I found on the beach, I keep the lid closed tight, so the smell doesn't escape. When I want to relax I open that jar and take a whiff.

3. Sound of Fans- This one is weird, but true! For some reason I associate the sound of fans with San Deigo. I've used fans here at home more than I have in SD- but for some reason it's in there.

4. Smell of Chlorine- Lot's of smells, which is funny because, sight is what makes me remember Payson. Anyway the smell of Chlorine- there always was a pool at Dad&Cathy's- Always. (ok maybe one summer we went without, other than that- Always) So whenever I smell chlorine- right back by the pool in San D. usually it's the latest nicest one. (I still remember Dad&Cathy convincing me that they got a new house without a pool, or room for one. :]) with Mitzy and Milo or Suzie, Ari sunbathing in the lounge chairs, me in the water. Because of this, the smell of Chlorine is a bit soothing.

5. Sound of Seagulls- again like the salt water. The Beach- suddenly I'm there.

6. Smell of Suzie- I still remember how she smelled, Mitzy and Milo smell a bit like that as well. It's a lovely comforting smell. (except for when she got sprayed by the skunks :p)

7. Certain big tall trees- They grew in the parks around and in the barkyard- I have no idea what kind of Trees they wher but when I see something like them, I think of San D.

8. Gingerbread- The only place I ever helped make a gingerbread house was with Cathy and Ari at Christmas. I loved it, and plan on making that a Tradition when I have Children. :] Thanks Cathy :]

9. Old Video Games- I remember sitting for hours with Ari watching her play some game, I think was called Monkey Island. Good times. I kinda still want to play that game. :]]


There you go, a little snippet into my head.
Goodnight!
-Bethany