Surrounding Sounds.

I had this bizarro thought the other day and I can't even remember how my mind started to wander on this topic. I've got so much on my mind these days I'm pretty sure that I'm trying to do anything BUT think of the important stuff. For example, I was so zoned out at the gas station pumping my gas last night that I literally jumped when the gas pump clicked to tell me it was full. Embarrassing to say the least.

Anyways, back to my thought. Have you ever really thought about all the different sounds you hear in one day? What are some of your favorite sounds? Sounds that trigger past memories? Emotions? Reactions?

I came up with some of my favorite sounds:

The purity/promise ring that Dan bought me is actually 3 rings that attach into 1. Because it's designed the way it is, I hear it jingle throughout my day depending on what I'm doing. It's a nice little reminder to look down on my finger and think of Dan and the promise that we made to each other. 

I actually just really took in a moment to listen to this sound as I walked to my night class tonight. The sound of rain hitting piles of dried up, dead leaves. There was just something about it that was peaceful and reminded me to slow down and relax a little. I think rainfall has that effect on most people hence why people enjoy falling asleep to the sound of rain.

I noticed this sound the other day when I was eating my fun size bag of m&ms. For the record, there is nothing fun, I repeat, nothing fun about a little bag with about 8 m&ms in it. It's downright criminal. Anyways, I noticed the sound of candy - the sound when the pieces bump into each other. There's just something fun about that sound, partially because it means you're about to eat a sweet colorful treat. 

My next favorite sound would be the sound of Dan's Wii starting up. It usually indicates that I'm about to whoop his bum in some Wii Sports Resort. I'm a master at canoeing - don't even try to come at me! I honestly wish we looked nearly as intense as these 2 senior citizens - we have some work to do that's for sure. I wonder if this is why Wii isn't as popular anymore... I would love to see my grandmother try to play Modern Warfare 3. I'd have to show her how to turn it on first. 

This one is not a recent development at all. Basically since the day I told Dan I'd be his girlfriend he took it as an all access pass to pillow fights. And we aren't talking nice, playful pillow fights. We go all out - people thrown off of the couch onto the ground. Gladiator style pillow fights. Aside from the sound of pillows being bashed upside Dan's head, I mostly enjoy the sound of my giggles and his laughs as they erupt during these battles to the feathery death.

Also, I had my first interview with Target yesterday, followed by a ridiculously difficult assessment test. I'm hoping that something comes out of this - it's a great HR opportunity for me in a company that I can really progress in. Stay tuned for an update on that!

Goodnight! :]