After a rather ignorant comment I overheard a bit ago, I felt the need to cool off. Said goodnight. Shut myself in my room. And began surfing the web. I have found the remedy, 90's summer music. My internet surfing is always a very sparatic random stream, but an Empire Records clip led me into this calm/not here state. I created a youtube playlist consisting of Gin Blossoms, Blues Traveler, Hootie and the Blowfish, and some old school Dave Matthews. I'm at peace. I haven't been inspired to write but this off feeling led me to just type.
With summer being right around the corner ( Chile's opposite in seasons from the U.S...definitely a little hard for me to get used to, but I love the heat, so no complaining) I have this vivid image of the emotion going through me.In my head I'm at river, most likely the Rappahannock. I think the beach in my head is the beach of a high school friend's. A group of used to go there and chill once the weather warmed up. Something about the beach at night is just peaceful. But to continue, I'm sitting on a towel on the beach, in my bathing suit, sun beating down on me, I can feel the sunscreen sweating, and a beer in my hand. I'm staring out at the water. I think there are people around, but I'm focused on the calm ripples of the river, every now and then seeing a fish jump up and back in.
Water is so tranquil. Yet some of my biggest shenanigans have occurred near water. The last time I was at the beach is an awesome memory to have as a "last" . I went to VA Beach with Jimmy James kids, spent a whole day playing in the water, tanning on the beach, and singing at the top of my lungs on the drive home. I love those butterflies of excitement. That feeling you get when you know a memorable moment is being made. It's moments like those we have to store in our brain bank for rainy days. And this music just triggers that. I'm a summer girl.I think from the ages of 7-9 I was in a complete daze, but the best memories? Summer. Going to my 4H sewing classes, Swimming Lessons,Riding in the car with Babysitters who wore no shoes ( haha it was the 90's) and Benjamin Franklin Craft classes in Mechanicsville that Erin drove us to.I guess they were all y first taste of freedom. Adventures without my mother. But I can also remember being little and walking to the the theater with Mamma pushing Melanie in a stroller and running several feet ahead in my jelly sandals. Getting rocks in them but not caring because I was so excited to be going on an adventure. Four blocks seems like a lot in Downtown Tappy. It's so beautiful. As much as I despise the town I can't deny it's historic awe. Right before I left for Chile I walked with Melanie to 7-11. We got big bites with chili and sat in the court yard between the old courthouse and bank. The huge evergreen, the Victorian benches, the historic plaques. It's a lot to take in on a sunny day. Makes you wonder why the people of Tappahannock couldn't fit it's scenic beauty. And then the one 7-11 in Tappahannock has its spot in my mind. ( Side Note: You know you live in a small town when there's only ONE 7-11...think about it.) That 7-11 has popped up so much in my life, especially with summer memories. When we still had the DAW I'd be anxious waiting for the adults to want hot dogs or slurpees just so I could walk the "secret path" with my Dad,Mamma , or Tio Donnie. Once I was in High School and I had my licence Brandt and I would meet there before school or before a 4H meeting to get breakfast. Then by the time I was in college Its where I would go if I needed a quick escape from the house or Mamma needed some random thing for dinner. I knew if I went to 7-11 I wouldn't have to bump into awkward acquaintances , only my Tio Donnie, maybe Mr. Johnson....whom I didst mind seeing.
Oh Summer. It's my vault to happiness.No Analyzing. Just Emotion.
(by the way...the picture is from summer 2007? Em Candice Dresden and some other kids had our own Beach Week 2 years later...that's another fun memory :-) )
What's you're feel good playlist?
Mine:
Til I Hear It From You- Gin Blossoms
Found Out About You-"" ""
Follow You Down- "" ""
Hey Jealousy-"" ""
Hook- Blues Traveler
Hold My Hand- Hootie and the Blowfish
Only Wanna Be With You-"" ""
Time-"" ""
Let Her Cry-"" ""
Crash into Me- Dave Matthews Band
The Space Between-"" ""
Grey Street-"" ""
What's you're feel good playlist?
Mine:
Til I Hear It From You- Gin Blossoms
Found Out About You-"" ""
Follow You Down- "" ""
Hey Jealousy-"" ""
Hook- Blues Traveler
Hold My Hand- Hootie and the Blowfish
Only Wanna Be With You-"" ""
Time-"" ""
Let Her Cry-"" ""
Crash into Me- Dave Matthews Band
The Space Between-"" ""
Grey Street-"" ""
