I Remember...

Do you ever find yourself wondering about things of the past? Sometimes when I am alone, or just riding in the car on my way home from work, my mind tends to dwell on past memories. I recall good times and bad times. Sometimes I find myself laughing out loud and sometimes I catch a few tears every now and then rolling down my cheek. These are things I remember...
I remember when New Kids on the Block was the hottest boys band around. I remember days hanging out with our church youth group. I remember youth mission trips. I remember trips to Long Beach with my best friend. I remember the day my Gramps died like it was yesterday. I also remember the smell of butterscotch and how it still makes me sick to this day. I remember my first tape set. I remember my first crush. I remember the first time a boy ever asked me out. I remember staying up and watching the meteor showers with Mom out in the middle of our drive way. I remember Christmas Eve at my Great Grandmas house. I remember my first airplane ride to Mexico! I remember playing softball for Northside Baptist Church. I remember roller blading and the first time I busted my butt. I remember Look Up Lodge and the concrete water slide. I remember Awanas. I remember Vacation Bible School. I remember breaking my arm and what it felt like. I remember watching Ghost Busters over and over again all while eating hotdogs. I remember the Caterpillar tree on Ashford Drive. I remember our first cat, Snowball. I remember my first job. I remember 9/11. I remember my first break up. I remember having sleep overs and the pool at Davis Lake. I remember singing in God's Kids. I remember marker fights with my younger sister, Michelle. I remember when playing Nintendo was the bomb! I remember days riding on the cheese wagon. I remember when I got my license. I remember how I hated my first car! I remember my first turtle, given to me by Brian Holland. I remember Valentines Day in Elementary School. I remember writing little love notes. I remember when Kiss 95.1 was 95.1 the Edge. I remember Coach Allen from Ranson Middle School. I remember pep rallies. I remember Dare Camp with Allison Almond. I remember my first trip to Ikea in Maryland with my older sister, Nichole. I remember playing with Barbies. I remember my first date. I remember races at the Metrolina Expo. I remember my first roller coaster ride at Carowinds. I remember my first concert. I remember making silly videos with my best friend. I remember poofy bangs. I remember slap bracelets. I remember moon shoes. I remember my first trip to Disney World. I remember when my grandmother was diagnosed with Alzhiemers. I remember my first ride in my Mustang. I remember Dad's softball games at Hornet's Nest Park. I remember my first day of college. I remember when doing the right thing was the norm, not so true these days. I remember when my husband said I love you for the first time. I remember when I first found out I was pregnant and how excited I was. I remember the day I heard his heart beat for the first time. I remember my ultrasound and how happy I was when they told me I was having a little boy. I remember when I got to lay eyes on my son for the first time. I remember how blessed I felt when I got to hold him for the first time. I remember our dog Gunnar and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about him. I remember having sock hops at Statesville Road Elementary. I remember going shopping at Eastland Mall with Rose Miller. I remember when phone numbers didn't include area codes when you dialed someone. I remember when tie-dyed and splatter paint t-shirts were the hottest fashions. I remember watching Full House, Boy Meets World, Family Matters and Step By Step on Friday Nights. I remember when going to the movies didn't cost an arm and a leg. I remember when University Place actually had a movie place. I rememeber going Ice Skating at Eastland Mall with family and friends. I rememeber the day we had to put our beloved Oscar down because he had cancer. I remember when I saw my Dad cry for the first time. I remember school nights and Mom sneaking us girls pizza from Pizza Hut. I remember when Pizza Hut and Dominos where the only pizza places avaliable. I remember plays at church and the day my older sister came to accept the Lord. I remember when there were no such things as lap tops. I remember when all you had was dial up internet. I rememeber watching episodes of Saved By the Bell over and over again. I remember playing hide and go seek with all my friends. I rememeber making indoor tents and using clothes pins to hold them together. I remember...