One example of priming in my life is through my Uncle Chris' new 2011 Mustang. My Uncle Chris is my Godfather and a very important part of my life. He always updates me on the new "cool" things in his life. Recently, he bought a beautiful silver 2011 Mustang. The interior is fabulous and drives so smoothly. I adore the car. On a side note I am not a car person. I don't know anything about cars. I am horrible when it comes to that stuff, but I am very invested in this car. When I am driving around, I now notice Mustangs and am excited when I see one. I judge them now, comparing them to my Uncles. I have been primed to recognize a car like his because of the experience of getting to drive in it and being emotionally attached to it. Before I never noticed cars, now I feel like I Mustangs all the time. Hopefully I will inherit his Mustang or his 1964 red Corvette. One can only dream...
One group I religiously belong to is Dunkin' Donuts. "America runs on Dunkin'.'' I am dedicated to them and would never "cheat" on them with Starbucks. I am that die hard New Englander who supports loves when the pumpkin muffins come out in the Fall and loves to see the stores on every corner. They are know for their fabulous coffee and those orange and pink signs. They stand out from all the others because they are affordable, your store next door, and their New England flair. Everything is fresh and they are supporters of my favorite teams. I am part of the wicked good community and will always support them. Walker talks about community vs. individuality and you don't have to participate in the community in order to be part of it. I love Dunkin', but I hate coffee. I am still an individual within the community. I am a tea and donut lover.
One brand I will not associate with is Abercrombie. I think they are inappropriate and if I was a Mother I would not want my children wearing their clothes. I don't like the sex image they portray and I don't think it's tasteful. Their clothes are made so small that not your average person could fit in them. When you go into Abercrombie's store they ask only "pretty" people to work for them and it is sad. Abercrombie is sending the wrong image to kids and teenagers. I would never associate myself with a tasteless brand.
One of my most "remarkable" items I have bought is my Irish Red Sox shirt. I am a die hard Red Sox fan, having both of my parents growing up in Boston. Once I graduate from college I am looking into moving into Southie (South Boston). I am proud of my Irish heritage and when I found this t-shirt I fell in love. My two favorite things were represented in this fabulous shirt. I wear it all the time and I like how it is unique. Not everyone has one and it represents who I am. It was worth every penny!!
A few years back my my Nana passed away, my Dad and I were sitting in the car in the funeral procession. We were just reflecting on the day and life. My Dad said something that made me go huh, but in a sad way. My Dad asked me if I noticed when my Nana passed away nothing stopped, people just carry on with their day. When peoples loved ones pass away, Dunkin Donuts doesn't shut down and school doesn't close. It is just sad that life just carries on once someone dies. In a way you want everything to stop and you want everyone to reflect on the passing of your loved one.
As the Beatles stated, "Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on."
Pencil: 99 cents
Memories: Priceless
My family goes to the Cape every year for the 4th of July. My greatest memories as a child are down the cape going to Mayflower beach, the enormous fireworks, and a delicious ice cream at Sundae School. One thing I did not have was a pencil! This past summer when I was in Dennis I found this fabulous pencil. Why am I excited about a 99 cent pencil? I forgot to mention I have a collection of over 500. They are from all around the world, not sharpened, and have never been used. I can tell you where I got most of them and they remind me of the good times in my life. Buying the pencil from Dennis reminds me of all the great times my family have in the Cape.
I am a Marketing major with a passion for service. I coordinated Community Connections this summer and I am excited to continue to pursue community service. I live by what JFK said, "One person can make a difference, and everyone should try."
