Smells and memories...

[Anonymouse]

What is the relationship between certain aromas, smells etc xxxx like that and the trigger of certain figments of memories? I notice a lot that certain smells trigger certain emotions and leads a lot of times to nostalgia.

I remember once walking through a side street in the city and I smelt some exhaust fume and it reminded me of a time in my childhood in Armenia when I smelt the exact same exhaust fume, it was pretty cool.

[sSsflamesSs]

Hehe, I could relate.

When I went back to Armenia in 2000 for 2 months, I used this lipgloss with a particular smell. That particular smell opens the gates to nostalgia.

[Anonymouse]

Ain't it just grand?

God I love those feelings.

And it also gets you into a mode of deep thought and reminiscing.

[sSsflamesSs]

Ain't it just grand?

God I love those feelings.

And it also gets you into a mode of deep thought and reminiscing.

Indeed it does. I wouldn't give up those feelings for anything, even though they do make me feel so so sad.

[jahannam]

yeah...
the smell of chlorine always reminds me of my careless happy days at the pool when I was little...awesome feelings...

[Anonymouse]

Hehehe I love this thread for some reason.

[Aphrodit3]

RASPBERRY BODY SPRAY! I took it with me on a trip to Yerevan and left it at my grandparents house just for this purpose. I knew my grandmother would think of me whenever she used it because it had become a permanent scent associated with me. As for me, the scent triggers memories from the trip. *sigh*

[jahannam]

body smells huh?
yeah... those definitely bring out the ULTIMATE memories lol

(I would love to get in the details, but I don't feel like talking about my personal life in public)<<<< what a hollywood star would say lol

[clubbin714]

I was baking Christmas cakes one time, and the glorious smell of them baking has back so many memories of past Christmases -- some good, some bad, some happy, some sad -- but after all these years, the good and the bad and the happy and the sad have merged, and all my memories are of life, rich and exciting, and mostly fun.

I know a lot of you are having a hard time now, but I just wanted to tell you that when you're older, you'll look back, even at the worst times, and you'll have a smile for the old days, and be glad that you experienced 'life' in all it's variety.

By the way what a beautiful, positive thread Anonymouse. Keep up the good work!

[jahannam]

dude... are you like 50 or something? lol