Listening Journal: August 18, 2011

Nostalgia can be defined as a longing or a sentimental feeling for the past. When I think of my childhood many images and memories pop into my head. I grew up at Ecton Park and Romany Road. I remember playing up at Ecton then going to Suggin's and Greators, and the occasional trips to Wheelers. I also think of my old house on Pepper hill, when I think about my childhood. At my old house, my bedroom was at the end of this very long hallway and I used to go running down the hallway. Sounds, smells, and often similar situations can be associated with many different memories. When I am passing through a neighborhood and I see a motorcycle drive by it reminds me of the time when a motorcyclist crashed into our mailbox and my brother and I sat in our doorway and watched the paramedics and cops arrive. When we listened to the song today, it made me think about a 1950's diner, at night, and it had turned into this massive dance party. All the tables and booths had been pushed off to the side and all the people where dancing in the middle. It also made me think about the movie Home Alone, when the little boy is throwing a fake party to make the robbers believe his family is home.