BLOCK 3: "Scent & Memory" by Kendra Hoffman

My Scent

kdimarco18592 — 2024-10-23 14:38:37 UTC

The scent that triggers a memory for me is the smell of fresh cut grass. I connect this scent to an open field for me to take on and be alone with a soccer ball. I can remember constantly training, working on my game on nice grass that had this specific smell. This scent always brings me back to the time previously when I've trained, motivating me to go outside with just the ball. Some emotions this scent triggers is a sense of peacefulness and relaxation, as I can disconnect with the world and focus on the ball.

Dads cologne

2024-10-23 14:38:40 UTC

My specific scent is my dad cologne. He has worn the same brand, same bottle of cologne my entire life any iw would never forget what it smells like. I almost completely associate that smell to him. This reminds me of when I was little and he would put on that cologne wherever we went together. By smelling that scent I can think back to all the great times we shared together.

2024-10-23 14:38:44 UTC

A specific scent that is important to me is the smell of my grandparent's house. This smell reminds me of Christmas and other holidays that I spend with my family. My family is very special to me and I cherish the moments that I spend with them. Being at my grandparent's house and even just smelling that scent creates a feeling of nostalgia and comfort.

2024-10-23 14:38:58 UTC

The smell of my mothers Nuxe body oil spray always reminds me of my vacation to France. I visited in May during mothers day, where I bought my mom that specific oil from a pharmacy. For the rest of our trip, our apartment was always filled with the scent of that oil, and now whenever I smell it, it always brings me back to that trip, that apartment, and that pharmacy.

Aunt's scent

2024-10-23 14:39:06 UTC

One scent that I find incredibly nostalgic is the scent of my aunt. It's not something I can really explain, but it's like eucalyptus and other floral hints. Whenever I smell it, whether it be a lotion or a candle, I immediately think of my aunt and the house she used to live in that smelt just like her. I'm not quite sure how she smells like she does, but it's always the same scent every time, and it's a comfort of mine.

Chlorine

2024-10-23 14:39:06 UTC

The smell of chlorine makes me think of the pool. This memory triggers the thought of swimming as well as brings me the emotion of happiness. I've been swimming since I was little around 7-8 years old. This scent will always be connected to my memory. Because of how much I frequently swim.

Hockey gloves

2024-10-23 14:39:08 UTC

The smell of my hockey gloves brings back many memories to me. Even though they smell awful, every time I smell them I'm brought back to my early days of playing hockey. They make me remember playing hockey when I was little and enjoying every moment. They bring back memories of scoring and stick handling against teams. That scent also brings me back to early morning practices with my dad and how much fun I had with him.

Lowe's

2024-10-23 14:39:08 UTC

A specific scent that brings me memories is the scent when I walk right into the store Lowe's. This scent connects to a memory I have because when I was younger probably around 8, I remember always begging my parents to take me to Lowe's, not because I had much of an interest in what they sold but because I loved walking around the aisles while smelling such a distinct smell that brought me joy and comfort and a sense of curiosity on how they get this smell.

2024-10-23 14:39:21 UTC

One scent that connects to a memory that I have is my cousins garage. This scent connects to a memory because I used to go there when I was little a lot, and I remember the garage smell. Whenever I go there again now I remember when I was little.

My grandfather's acoustic

2024-10-23 14:39:23 UTC

One smell that brings back many memories is the old, wood-like smell that comes from my Poppy's guitar, and how it reminds me of him and when he played for me. It's very nostalgic and reminds me of him and how I am sort of taking up the mantle/his position and how he used to play.

Gummy Bears

bflanagan18115 — 2024-10-23 14:39:28 UTC

When I smell gummy bears it reminds me of my pop pop. When I was younger he would always bring gummy bears over to my house and made me share them with my bus stop. This shaped me and taught me to go through life with gratitude and generosity. After his passing, I still remember those days like they're yesterday, and they bring me joy and comfort.

2024-10-23 14:39:31 UTC

Every year, during this time of the year we celebrate an Indian holiday called Diwali. For this holiday, my mom always makes a specific dessert similar to pudding and whenever I smell the pudding, I always get flashbacks of previous years when we celebrated Diwali by lighting up the house and ate the pudding with a big feast at the dining table.

Claire

2024-10-23 14:39:35 UTC

A scent that connects me to a memory is the smell of my grandmothers house. She always holds some sort of Easter celebration every year. Whenever I'm over there I'm always reminded of this memory when we were picking Easter eggs throughout the house and I found the super cool golden egg, and I remember being very proud of myself and happy in that moment.

Jordan

2024-10-23 14:39:50 UTC

One scent specifically that triggers a memory for me is Billie Ellish volume 1 perfume. This was my "yearly scent" for 7th grade and although it was 2 years ago, when I spray it I get vivid memories of certain people and moments. It brings up both good and bad emotions and after reading the passage I understand why I felt the way I did. For me 7th grade was a very controversial year and the first difficult one so although its not all positive feelings, it is nice to experience it every once in awhile.

mmmmm church

2024-10-23 14:39:51 UTC

There is a distinct scent at my old church where I would smell a similar scent out of nowhere and I would remember when I would be kindergarten and go to the church and hang out with friends. I would remember an old man who would share coffee candy. Because I was having fun at the moment and smelling the scent it would leave a mark in my memory.

Meghan

2024-10-23 14:40:34 UTC

When I smell fall candles, with any hint of pumpkin, I am brought back to my childhood. Around Thanksgiving every year we would go to my aunts house after our meal and their long table was filled with pies, ice cream and pumpkin rolls. Everyone was passing desserts around but all I could smell was pumpkin spice. The thought that everything took hours to bake, brought comfort because sometimes I was allowed to help make the special desserts.

My House

pzebley18411 — 2024-10-23 14:40:45 UTC

The smell of my house is a scent that reminds me of memories and makes me happy. Whenever I walk into my house, I feel safe and like I can relax which makes me feel comfortable and happy whenever I'm in my house. I like the smell of my house because it reminds me of all the memories I've had and all the time I've spent in my house with my family and friends in my house which is part of why I like it so much and it makes me so happy.

2024-10-23 14:40:51 UTC

One scent that brings a memory is the smell of blueberries. The smell of blueberries always reminds me of a memory I have from when I was five and I helped my grandma and my mom pick blueberries outside. The smell would always remind me of my grandma's farm and the time I spent with her when I was little, so I never really forget about it.

mfinnegan18591 — 2024-10-23 14:40:53 UTC

I remember the smell of Lulu Shriner's temple from when I would go there with my family for events. I remember sitting in the banquet hall for Easter themed breakfasts, going to the circus, and the parties that my family would rent it for. I remember chasing my cousins around in the banquet hall and using the stage there to sing a song for my aunt's engagement party. I spent so much time there that I can't just shrink it down to one memory but a collection of memories from my childhood.

After rain

2024-10-23 14:41:07 UTC

The smell after rain, the mud and puddles, the damp grass, the moistness in the air, reminds me of the time I got stitches. It was a rainy day but I still wanted to go biking with my mom. She went with me on the bike trail we always go on, the path was covered in puddles and mud. I had gotten a new bell for my bike and low and behold before me was a puddle, so I ring the bell to tell my mom who was behind me. But 9 year old me wasn't the smartest so I ended up going through the puddle one handed and fell sideways with my arm I used to ring the bell sprawled out across the path. My mom ended up running over my wrist with nowhere else to go, and I got rushed to the ER where I had to get stitches. Now whenever I smell rain I think of the time I got stitches.

Alcohol

2024-10-23 14:41:48 UTC

A smell that really sparks my memory is the smell of alcohol. Growing up I went to many weddings and parties for my moms work because we didn't have a babysitter. during these days I always remember the colorful lights, gorgeous dresses, and fancy suits at every party. I can always hear the shouting and cheering of the crowd during the big moments.

Brendan Pumpkin

2024-10-23 14:42:03 UTC

When I enter a room that is scented with pumpkin it creates a rush of memories that flow back into my brain. As these memories were created when I was only a little kid because it brings back past memories of me as a kid during the halloween season.