Warm and Fuzzy

Have you ever had something for a very long time and just realized how much it means to you? Sure you have...

Well, that is how I feel about my winter coat. I got this baby at Goodwill for my trip to Europe in what I think was 03'? Spotty memory. Anyway, the packing for this trip was insane for someone like me because you basically had one bag for 5 weeks. And a lot of the places we went, especially Russia, it was cold as hell. This coat fits me perfectly. When I bought it, it had plain black buttons. During the trip, one by one they popped off and were left behind until they were all gone. But I was having the time of my life so I didn't notice. When I returned home I went and picked out these fancy buttons, which made the coat absolutely perfect. I often get compliments on this coat, which cost me $7. But, I think, it's not the wool and silk lining that make this coat priceless to me. It's that this coat is one of the only material things that tie me to the memories I made there. And sometimes I think that I wish I was still there, walking those unfamiliar streets with some of my favorite people. Maybe I am just wishing for my next adventure. And hopefully, it will be cold there and I can add some more nostalgia to my coat.