Quote by Emily Giffin

Songs and smells will bring you back to a moment in time more than anything else. It's amazing how much can be conjured with a few notes of a song or a solitary whiff of a room. A song you didn't even pay attention to at the time, a place that you didn't even know had a particular smell. I wonder what will someday bring back Dex and our few months together. Maybe the sound of Dido's voice. Maybe the scent of the Aveda shampoo I've been using all summer.

Songs and smells will bring you back to a moment in time mor

Summary

This quote emphasizes the powerful connection between music, scents, and memories. It highlights how songs and certain smells have a unique ability to transport us back to a specific moment in our lives. The quote suggests that even small details like an unnoticed song or an unnoticed scent can hold the key to unlocking cherished memories. The speaker wonders what will evoke memories of their time with Dex, speculating that it could be the sound of a particular artist's voice or the aroma of a shampoo they used during that period.

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By Emily Giffin

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