nostalgia
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I Carry Her With Me
I keep thinking about my mom and how hard she worked, how little she was ever given in return, and how unfair it all seems. She made minimum wage her entire life and worked her ass to the bone. She never had opportunities and she never had the chance to retire. My started over when… Continue reading
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Memories
I went through my mom’s perfumes today: Chanel, Charlie, White Diamonds, Body by Victoria, just to name a few. So many memories that made me happy and sad at the same time. I miss my mom. There’s something about scent, you know? It can take you back in an instant, make you feel close to… Continue reading
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The First Time I Heard “Teen Town” by Weather Report: A Childhood Memory Reawakened
I can still remember the first time I heard Teen Town by Weather Report. I was just a little girl, sitting in front of the TV, when it happened. The moment the music started, something clicked deep within me. I was mesmerized. I didn’t know who Jaco Pastorius was or what kind of music this… Continue reading
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