Sense Memory

After all the complaints I make about life on tour,
I figure the least I can do is share a happy memory.
As I was walking out of the hotel elevator after a very long day in the theatre last night, I was flooded with the aroma of hotel pool carpet and the buzzing of the ice machine in the alcove in the hallway.
I was instantly transported to my childhood; wonderful vacations with my family.  Traveling with my grandmas and grandpas was such an adventure, and continues to be with the pair I'm blessed to have left.
It never mattered where we were going, or what we were doing, the love and laughter that surrounded me was overwhelming.
My family gave me the gift of confidence, Faith and unconditional love.  I'm grateful to have that reminder today- life is short, so make it count.
Worry less about the "have nots" and remember the blessings.

Fresh Cut Grass.

Isn't it amazing how a single smell can transport you back to a wonderful moment in your life?

I was walking my dog Ginger this morning, and the neighbors gardener was trimming the lawn...

Instantly I flashed back to my childhood;

spending the summers with my grandparents and helping my grandpa with the yard work, AYSO soccer practice in 7th grade and picnics at the park with my friends after school.

I live for moments like that throughout the day. It's refreshing to know that no matter how far away from a beautiful experience you are in life, one smell, song or taste will unleash the sense memory of the special events in your life.