Earliest Memory

Thinking back into the early years of my life, one particular memory stands out among the rest. When I was in kindergarten I was in the morning class, which meant I would be home just in time for lunch. My mother was a stay at home mom at the time, and she would always greet me when I got off the bus with lunch ready for me. Most days it would be my favorite, which was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a glass of milk. Immediately after I ate, my mom would let me relax by watching my favorite movie, “The Princess Bride.” This movie has continued to be one of my favorites into adulthood, having a special place in my heart because we go way back! I watched it so much as a child, I can practically recite it from beginning to end. Although the majority of the movie was too adult for me to understand as a child, the overall theme of true love will conquer all has been a strong moral for me. It is amazing how some specific things can trigger your memory such as certain smells or sights. Even pieces of music or film are able to do this. Any time I watch this movie it brings me back to a time of innocence, before the worries of bills, work, or deadlines. It’s important to remember these things to hold onto your youth and embrace your inner child.