Is there an object you own that instantly makes you think of a particular person?

B Natural answer

Yes, a few things do, but the strongest one is the blue ceramic mug my aunt gave me when I started university. I use it almost every morning, so it became part of my routine very quickly. What really makes me think of her is her handwriting on the bottom, because she wrote my name there in a marker and it has not faded much. She always made coffee for everyone when we visited, so the same coffee smell also brings her back to mind. It is a simple object, but it carries a lot of memory for me.

Key phrases in this answer

• the blue ceramic mug — a mug made of ceramic and colored blue“I drink tea from the blue ceramic mug every morning.”
• her handwriting on the bottom — the writing someone added underneath an object“Her handwriting on the bottom makes the mug feel special.”
• the same coffee smell — a familiar smell of coffee that reminds you of someone or something“The same coffee smell always reminds me of my aunt.”
• my brother's old hoodie — a hoodie that belonged to your brother before he gave it to you“I still wear my brother's old hoodie when I miss him.”
• the little note he left inside the pocket — a small message someone tucked into a pocket“I found the little note he left inside the pocket after he moved away.”
• the small silver camera — a little camera that is silver in color“The small silver camera used to go everywhere with him.”