Smells that trigger.

I was driving around with my windows down, listening to music... No real destination, just driving to drive. I used to do that when I was in highschool and college. It's where I would go when I needed to think or be by myself... Or sometimes just because I was bored. I always loved it. I haven't done it much since living 8 blocks from work. I need to do it more often, it just feels good. There is something really pleasant about feeling the warm summer air mixing with the cold air from the air conditioner while seeing the world moving by at 30 mph.

Anyways, as I was driving around, windows down... I drove by someone's yard who had their sprinklers going. I could smell the water! I was instantly overwhelmed by an emotional reaction. It took me back to a simpler time in life! Summertime... With no worries. I don't know if it brought back memories of running through sprinklers in the back yard as a young child or perhaps the golf course at twilight... Or maybe even memories of Lake Hiwassee. Whatever the memory that was triggered, it was a pleasant one! And I could have just sat there forever. Too bad I was in a moving car. :-(

David

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