Most people probably would not believe the random train of thoughts that run through my head on a daily basis. But it's not everyday that I have time to actually write them down. So, for your reading pleasure, as I sit at work on my birthday, I will share this random thought with you.
As I was walking up the hill by the library, that is the bane of my existence (the hill, not the library), heading to the School of Music today, I was completely in my own little world, enjoying the sunshine beaming down on me. A light breeze picked up, tousling my sundress around, and as I took a deep breath to prepare myself for that godforsaken hill, I smelled something. A pungent scent overwhelmed me, so much so that I was thoroughly offended when I could not figure out the source of this foul odor! I was sniffing around like a blood-hound trying to figure out what lingered in the air, and where it came from. Was it the trash? Not a dumpster in sight. Was it dog poo? Normally, people don't let there pets do their business on campus (or they shouldn't), plus I don't want to think about what that dog would have eaten to...well anyway. Moldy clothes? I wouldn't think so. Was it me? NO! How could you think that! I showered, put on deodorant, and sprayed my favorite perfume, thank you very much! Anyway....I finally concluded that the wind coming in from the East had brought with it a strange aroma that was a combination of tree sap, grass, construction, and whatever else it collected along the way. The only way for me to describe it, is to say that it smelled like...outside.
So here's where the random thought comes in, as if that wasn't random enough for you. When I made it to the office, I was not too pleased to find that my new dress had absorbed the smell. So as I doused myself in perfume once again, I began to see that our sense of smell is absolutely fascinating! In fact, I believe it to be the most interesting of all the senses. Think about it. A foul odor can ruin a romantic moment, distract you in mid-sentence, kill your appetite or even deter your interest in a person (C'mon guys! It's called good hygiene! Have you not heard of it?!) But a fragrance that is pleasing to the nostrils, can remind you of a fond memory, relax you from a stressful day or help you appreciate the beauty in something that much more. A combination of smells completely threw me for a loop at the start of my day! Why does this sense have such a strong affect on us? I'm sure there's some scientific explanation about brain waves and all that jazz, which is probably very interesting. But honestly, I'm not really looking for answers; I'm just appreciating the complexity of it all. :)
See! I told you I'm random!
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