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Memories Vs. Moments

"You do not know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” –Dr. Seuss.

Sarah D'Ann Carstensen

Sep 01, 2016

West Texas A&M University

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So what really is the value of a memory? I am so thankful for memories. Memories allow me to reflect on moments of pure joy and excitement! Honestly, sometimes I start thinking about memories and I just burst out in laughter because of the thoughts in my head. Memories also allow me to look back on seasons in my life that hurt. You see the good thing about that is I can reflect on my growth. Every once in a while I need that self-encouragement of ‘You are okay. Look at how far you have come. Keep pushing forward.’ Memories allow me to do that.

Now, my best friend is a senior in high school and I know for a fact that she is so tired of me saying, “Enjoy this time. Soak up the moments. Make it a point to really enjoy this time in your life.” Although she may think I am a broken record that may not ever be fixed, I hope she knows my intentions are in the right place.

You see the moments are where our memories come from. That is where the beauty is! The hard times, the over the moon times, the growing times, the times of sorrow and sadness. Granted, there are certainly a few memories I wish I could forget. However, those hurtful memories cannot compare to the beautiful memories I have.

I love listening to individuals older than me talk about their memoires. The lessons they learned, the memories they would just rather not think about, the “oh my goodness why did I do that” memories. Their memories are filled with life and joy, with a shot of hardship and chaos. It is almost like I get a glimpse into what their world was like growing up through their lifetime of memories.

We all have our favorite memories we share with loved ones. The memories we just cannot stop laughing at no matter how many times we talk about them! Memories are a lovely gift.

Dictionary.com defines memories as: “the mental capacity or faculty of retaining and reviving facts.”

Dictionary.com defines moments as: “an indefinitely short period of time.”

How can two words that are related to each other have such different definitions? I am so thankful for my precious memories. I am thankful for the moments that turn into memoires.

What do you prefer? Moments or Memories.

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All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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2. Hearing other musicians in the practice room next door and accepting that you will never be as talented as them:

3. That anxiety that takes over before every performance:

4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

Because you need it in your life.

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!