nostalgia
/nəˈstaljə/
Nostalgia is a bittersweet emotional state, characterized by a sentimental, wistful longing for the past, specifically cherished people, places, or moments.
Here are some things from my childhood that I feel weirdly nostalgic about
Toys:
-Smencils: The party favor at every elementary school class party I ever went to.
Bubblegum was my personal favorite scent.
-Trouble: The board game with the colorful pegs and the die in the dome that made a popping sound when you “rolled” the die. I hope someone else remembers this game because I swear that die was the origin of my anxiety.
-Rainbow Loom: The bracelets were nice to look at but so hard to make when I was nine years old. That’s not what the saying “beauty is pain” means, but as a kid I related it to a bunch of rubber bands anyway.
Books:
– “Junie B. Jones”: She was annoying but so was I in 2nd grade.
– “Cam Jansen”: A girl with a photographic memory who solves mysteries. It started my love for the genre.
Movies
-“Anastasia”: The history of the Romanov family and Duchess Anastasia with a Disney Princess twist. This movie is so underrated for no reason.
– “Treasure Planet”: A futuristic world, a treasure map, found family and The Goo Goo Dolls on the soundtrack. It seems like no one else knows this movie and they should! It really is a hidden gem!
-“Romona and Beezus”: The chaotic life of the Quimby sisters always makes me laugh.
-“Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer”: Aunt Opal and Big Foot. A fun mess of a movie.
TV Shows:
– “The Next Step”: A dance studio and all the drama that comes with it. Am I the only American who has seen this Canadian show? I might be because I’ve never heard anyone else talk about it.
– “Hunter Street”: Foster siblings who have to solve the disappearance of their foster parents. I was obsessed with this show
A Store:
-Justice, “Just for Girls”
I have very vivid memories of the entirely too strong body sprays and printed T-shirts that the store sold. There’s also the fact that the walls were covered in pink.
Emma Joyce is a sophomore majoring in English writing and communications.