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If you could bottle it, what would it be?
I was putting on my shirt the other day after a great workout at the gym. 
And as I was doing so, I felt that sheer sense of exhilaration that I typically feel after a rigorous workout, even though it was only 5:45AM. I remember uttering to myself
“I wish I could bottle this feeling”.
So that got me to thinking… What if we could bottle different experiences that have had a profound effect on us? Maybe it’s a certain feeling you may get, as I did, after a strenuous workout at the gym, or after a long ride on your bike. Maybe it’s an aroma that brings you back to your childhood days. Maybe it’s a feeling that you had at one point in your life that you simply want frozen in time.
This is a great topic to toss out to the reading audience because everyone has their own personal experiences that they may want to bottle. I welcome you to share with the rest of us your feelings in the comments. Before then, I’d like to share with you some of mine.
If I could I would bottle…
The sweet smell of slices of garlic just after they are placed in simmering olive oil.
The exhilaration and utter joy my wife and I felt when my daughter opened up the acceptance letter to her first choice college.
The aroma of burning wood coming from the chimney as I arrive home and open the door of my car on a cold winter day.
The look on my daughter’s face when I told her I was bringing her to her favorite musical, Wicked, on Broadway.
The view of the sun setting over Maui on my honeymoon.
The sweet bouquet of day lilies in the Spring.
The look of joy on my mother’s face when we surprised her with an 80th birthday party including relatives who came a long way to be there.
The overwhelming sense of pride that I feel watching either one of my daughters performing on stage.
The distinct sweet scent of bacon sizzling in a pan on a weekend morning.
The beauty of a landscape of freshly fallen snow.
The sense of accomplishment I feel whenever I complete a new woodworking project.
The utter joy I felt when the Boston Red Sox won the world championship of baseball after 86 years.
The intense excitement and pride I felt after breaking my coach’s pole vault record as a senior in high school thirty-four years ago.
The radiance and love on my wife’s beautiful face as she welcomed our eldest home from her first year away at college.
The last sweet, loving, smile and wave from my father as I walked out of the hospital room the day before he passed away…
What would you bottle if you could? Please let everyone know in the comments…
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Bob, I love this post. I knew I was going to love it when I saw the title. When I read “The sweet smell of slices of garlic just after they are placed in simmering olive oil”, I knew I was a goner. I love your list.
I would bottle:
spontaneous laughter erupting in the car after my husband, son and I hear a mysterious/suspicious sound emanate from the backseat
the breathtaking pink/orange sky just before the sun sets completely (and pull it out on a rainy day like today)
my son’s voice singing “You are my sunshine”
the proud look on my husband’s face when our son was born
playing mud football with husband and friend on a patch of pristine green grass in the SF botanical garden (we didn’t realize we’d attracted a crowd until some of these bystanders asked to join us)
Thanks for letting me ramble.
Belinda,
Thanks for contributing and I love your list! I remember the SF Botanical garden. What a beautiful place! You can ramble on my blog anytime you like. I am honored…
Best,
Bob
What a beautiful list Bob and your last one in particular brought a tear to my eye.
My list includes:
* the smell of coffee
* the look on my cats face when she’s just woken up
* being with loved ones
* our garden first thing in the morning
* reading a moving blog post like this one
Thanks Bob!
Jen,
When I re-read it, it also brings a tear to my eye. I like the “smell of coffee” point by you. I should have listed that one! The garden in the morning is another really great one. It is such a beautiful morning here. It’s easy to think of a beautiful garden. We’ll be planting our vegetable garden this week. Thanks again Jen for your contribution! I’m starting to get back into the swing of this…
Best,
Bob
hi bob,
how are you?
thanks for sharing this
if i could bottle anything, it would be the warmth and joy i receive from my family, the smell of grilled fish laugh!!! and finally a good night sleep.
take care and enjoy the rest of the day
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Thanks Ayo for your contribution. Grilled fish, huh? I’m with ya on that one and a good night’s sleep. I also feel the warmth from my family. Great list and thanks.
Best,
Bob
My mom is a few months away from 90. If I could bottle it…it would be her love. What a great topic.
Hi Tess,
Thanks for your comment. My Mom is going to turn 84 in a couple of months and my Dad just passed away at almost 87. You are very fortunate to still have your loving Mom. Enjoy her while she is still with you. Somehow I think you will.
Best,
Bob Bessette
My daughter’s smile as we played in the wave pool.
My dad’s expression as he told his favorite stories.
Those smiles that my babies made in their sleep.
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Hi,
Those are great additions. I really appreciate these. Obviously they came straight from your heart.
Best,
Bob Bessette