Memories

What do you remember from your childhood that was important, unusual, or funny? Write about an early memory from the perspective of your childhood self. Be sure to use vivid images and descriptive detail. Are our strongest memories formed by happy or sad events? Why do you think this is so?

•  Right now, I can barely remember anything about my childhood self except for a few things. First, I was always lonely, and to be honest, I remember myself looking totally like a nerd, with childish glasses, nerdy clothes, and always having a book in my hands. I remember that I used to be a little autistic. Just a little, because I like to be by myself. The places that I used to love to go include the dance room and the playground. I always went there to eat my lunch, or just to sleep or do nothing at all, just staring at the wall. I remember that I always complain about why my life was like this, that everyone and everything is against me. I really feel surprised as I look back, because I can see the big difference between my present self and who I used to be. What a huge change!
• Strong memories, I believe, can be formed by both happy and sad events. If it was a happy event, then you would always remember the feeling during that time because if because a motivation in your life (at least, for me it does). Sad memories also have a similar effect. You learn from the sad memory, and you look at what caused it, and you would start to avoid the cause of this sad event. So overall, both happy and sad memories can bring us strong memories.