I’m working on my workshop for Reno. It’s on deconstructing emotion, and in particular this part is on emotion and the five senses. And I need your help!
Tell me:
*a sound that scares you
*a smell that makes you happy
*an image that makes you angry
*a touch that makes you feel loved
*a taste that reminds you of home
You could do just one if you’re stumped, or all five if you’re feeling extra-generous! And thank you!!!!!:guitar:
Mary says:
A bang–I think someone has fallen and can’t get up.
Opium perfume–reminds me of good times.
Child abuse.
My husband combing my hair before he cuts it.
Pot pies.
On July 22, 2005 at 8:38 am
Stacey115 says:
sounds- the door rattling when you know you are home alone and no one is around for miles. -you aren’t expecting anyone and can’t see the car in the drive. (happened to me, and it takes a lot to scare me.)
Smell- my husband goes banana’s over chocolate chocolate chip cookies or even chocolate cake. He says he can smell them getting out of the truck.
Images that make you angry – Holocaust (can’t spell) scenes – war pictures where the innocent are dead and dying.
Touch- My husband hates holding hands, so when he graps my hand, it is something special. :rolleyes:
Taste of home – Pork chop dinner
On July 22, 2005 at 8:44 am
Toni Anderson says:
Used to be the flares they set out to call the lifeboat personel to an emergency
Smell–baked bread, reminds me of my mom–she doesn’t bake she just likes the smell too 😆
Angry–kids/people starving in Africa when there’s enough food in the world to feed everyone
DH cupping my jaw before he kisses me (probably to get me to shut up:grin:
Taste– beer :thumbsup:
On July 22, 2005 at 9:12 am
Estella Kissell says:
screeching tires
chocolate chip cookies
On July 22, 2005 at 9:19 am
Estella Kissell says:
3. twin towers
4. my husband patting my butt as I walk past
5. potato salad:yes:
On July 22, 2005 at 9:21 am
trish says:
*a sound that scares you
One of my kids screaming bloody murder when they are just out of my sight
*a smell that makes you happy
Fresh bread baking
*an image that makes you angry
Children being hurt or neglected
*a touch that makes you feel loved
The way my husband takes my arm whenever we cross a road, like he’s afraid something might happen to me
*a taste that reminds you of home
Hot, fresh, buttered cornbread
On July 22, 2005 at 9:28 am
Michelle says:
*a sound that scares you: A door creaking open when I’m home alone.
*a smell that makes you happy: chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven.
*an image that makes you angry: a burning cross.
*a touch that makes you feel loved: a hug
*a taste that reminds you of home: warm homemade cocoa
On July 22, 2005 at 9:38 am
Melissa Marsh says:
*The patter of mice feet.
*Chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven.
*Parents abusing their children.
*My daughter’s arms around me in a big hug.
*Homemade raviolis!
On July 22, 2005 at 9:42 am
Katie says:
1. A hurt kid scream.
2. vanilla
3. malnourished kids
4. Hugs from all my kids.
5. mashed potatoes
:shocked: (my five year old is reading over my shoulder and wanted that smilie)
On July 22, 2005 at 10:10 am
Cherlyn says:
scary sound – a loud, heavy bang
happy smell – fresh funnel cakes or waffle cones
image anger – poverty or starving children
loving touch – a circular rub in the middle of the upper back or the upper arms
homey taste – grandma’s homemade chocolate cake
On July 22, 2005 at 10:17 am
Jill says:
A happy smell — the smell of a freshly bathed baby …
And I know you didn’t ask, but an unhappy smell? The scent of that same baby in about two hours … 😆
On July 22, 2005 at 10:19 am
Laurie says:
1) Two sounds scare me a lot… 1)fire crackers that don’thave a colorful display just a LOUD boom and a burst of white! and 2) gunshots we hear a lot of rifle fire during deer hunting season.
2) Happy smell freshly baked cinnamon either in cinnamon rolls or apple pie.
3) Someone hitting/yelling at a child in public.
4) My kids or husband giving me a hug.
5) Again, apple pie and chocolate chip cookies!!
On July 22, 2005 at 10:57 am
Robyn says:
*a sound that scares you – kids screaming and you don’t know if they are hurt or just playing
*a smell that makes you happy – freshly washed floors with that Pine Sol smell
*an image that makes you angry – scenes from the concentration camps
*a touch that makes you feel loved – hubby putting his arms around my shoulders
*a taste that reminds you of home – fresh baked goodies-apple pie, buns.:love:
On July 22, 2005 at 11:00 am
Christyne says:
*a sound that scares you
**a ringing telephone in the dead of night
*a smell that makes you happy
**fresh cut grass
*an image that makes you angry
**an animal being ‘disciplined’
*a touch that makes you feel loved
**a hug from my daughter
*a taste that reminds you of home
**my dad’s fried chicken (one of the receipes I managed to do right!)
See you in Reno!
Christyne
On July 22, 2005 at 11:19 am
Tori Ransford says:
1. A car accident
2. My fiance’s deodrant :bananadance:
3. Seeing a dog get hit by a car:hissyfit:
4. When he carries me to bed
5. Grandma’s made from scratch Banana Nut Bread
On July 22, 2005 at 11:47 am
Peggie says:
*A big dog bark that I didn’t expect
*cinnamon
*Animals baking in the sun at a petting zoo with no shade.
*back tickles
* Roast Turkey
Boy that was hard!
I’ll be sure to see you in Reno!:wave:
On July 22, 2005 at 11:48 am
Tori says:
A sound that scares me – explosion/bang/gunshot
A smell that makes me happy – lavender or cinnamon
An image that makes me angry – animal and child abuse
A touch that makes me feel loved – tight hug
A taste that reminds me of home – my mom’s potato salad or fresh backed cookies
On July 22, 2005 at 12:16 pm
Melissa says:
*thunder
*my cat’s skin
*a picture of Hitler or Osama
*my fiance rubbing my feet
*pasta or potato salad
On July 22, 2005 at 12:22 pm
Maureen says:
a sound that scares me – thunder
a smell that makes me happy – baking bread
On July 22, 2005 at 12:53 pm
Lis says:
*a sound that scares you
~ Shattered glass/loud bangs
*a smell that makes you happy
~ fresh baked cookies/the smell just after it rains
*an image that makes you angry
~ hurt or abused animals
*a touch that makes you feel loved
~ hugs
*a taste that reminds you of home
~ chocolate milk because my dad always made that for me when I was little
On July 22, 2005 at 2:27 pm
Marcy says:
*a sound that scares you – squealing tires on the busy road in front of my house when the boys are outside playing.
*a smell that makes you happy – Oranges being peeled.
*an image that makes you angry – Someone bullying another person.
*a touch that makes you feel loved – When my cat follows me from the room just to rub my legs and purr.
*a taste that reminds you of home – Frosted and decorated Christmas cookies.
On July 22, 2005 at 2:38 pm
Ashley says:
1- a loud crunching thud
2- cinnamon
3- animals and children being mistreated
4- when my kids run up and give me a random hug
5- burned cookies (my mom doesn’t cook well) 😉
On July 22, 2005 at 3:10 pm
Jordan says:
*a sound that scares you
Gunshot
*a smell that makes you happy
Baking bread
*an image that makes you angry
Needless destruction
*a touch that makes you feel loved
Holding hands/a hug
*a taste that reminds you of home
Home grown tomato/homemade ice cream
On July 22, 2005 at 3:18 pm
Cheryl S. says:
*sound that scares you
life-flight helicopter (in the middle of the night, especially)
*a smell that makes you happy
the fresh smell of grass after a new rain
*an image that makes you angry
children being abused or neglected
*a touch that makes you feel loved
my kids snuggling in the chair with me
*a taste that reminds you of home
mashed potatoes
On July 22, 2005 at 3:59 pm
ruby55 says:
Senses & emotions
1. loud bang overhead (startling more than scaring); scaring: rustling or the sound of scampering in the walls or ceilings. I’m not really afraid of mice, just of the unhygienic mess they’ve made and that takes so long to clean up.
2. smelling garden tomatoes :yes:
3. any sort of abuse of animals but especially, of course, of children and adults. Makes me nauseated too. Any wanton destruction.:wall:
4. touch: a hug, a stroke of the cheek
5. taste: potato dumplings with plum sauce
On July 22, 2005 at 5:54 pm
Kelly says:
I haven’t read everyone’s posts, so sorry if I’m repeating! Here’s just a few I came up with, good luck!
*a sound that scares you – creaks in a quiet house
*a smell that makes you happy – homebaked cake
*a touch that makes you feel loved – a hand through my hair
On July 22, 2005 at 6:34 pm
Sharon says:
Silence scares me
Smell of burning leaves makes me happy
A smug smile makes me angry
Love a hug, or when my husbands runs his hands through my hair
Homemade chocolate chip cookies
On July 22, 2005 at 7:11 pm
Steph T. says:
Screaming/ crying kids
cookies baking
mean doctors
a hug from my kid or husband
chinese food (we do a lot of take-out)
On July 22, 2005 at 9:46 pm
Mechele Armstrong says:
*a sound that scares you: a thud or bang followed by a screaming kidlet
*a smell that makes you happy: vanilla
*an image that makes you angry: ones of abused children
*a touch that makes you feel loved a hug
*a taste that reminds you of home: chocy chip cookies
On July 23, 2005 at 12:30 am
Danica says:
A sound that scares me: Stillness
A smell that makes me happy: Baby wash
An image that makes me angry: pictures of bombings
A touch that makes me feel loved: when my daughter rests her hand on my cheek and looks into my eyes
A taste that reminds me of home: chocolate banana milkshakes
On July 23, 2005 at 1:18 am
Suzanne says:
Thank you all so much for your answers! They’re all so interesting, and it will help me a lot with my workshop! :yes:
On July 23, 2005 at 8:11 am
Anna B says:
*a sound that scares you
— that special news bulletin sound.
*a smell that makes you happy
— pumpkin pie, or its scented candle equivalent; autumn leaves
*an image that makes you angry
— abused/neglected child or animal; makes me want to go pound the cretins who did it.
*a touch that makes you feel loved
— my husband scritching my back
*a taste that reminds you of home
–tea and toast
On July 23, 2005 at 8:15 am
Saundra M says:
*a sound that scares you- gunshots
*a smell that makes you happy- fresh baked cinamon rolls and gingerbread reminds me of Christmas
*an image that makes you angry – my hubby’s ‘gorgeous’ ex wife
*a touch that makes you feel loved- hugs from my sons
*a taste that reminds you of home- oatmeal
On July 23, 2005 at 4:47 pm
Danni says:
Hope it’s not too late, but here’s my lsit! Have fun at conference!!
*a sound that scares you ~ water running in the middle of the night (WHAT’S leaking through my floors!?!?!)
*a smell that makes you happy~ coconuts, especially mixed with other Island type scents
*an image that makes you angry ~ 5 year olds carrying water buckets away from muddy rivers
*a touch that makes you feel loved~ when husband passes by, and trails his fingers from the back of my neck down my arm to tug my hand to his lips for a kiss.
*a taste that reminds you of home~ A-1 sauce
On July 23, 2005 at 5:31 pm
Mary Stella says:
1) The unexpected blare of an air horn.
2) The sweet scent of a stargazer lily.
3) The aftermath of a terrorist bombing.
4) The hug my nephew just gave me on his way to bed.
5) Stewed chicken and dumplings or salt water taffy.
On July 23, 2005 at 11:02 pm
MÃ ili says:
– an unidentified static noise
– vanilla
– poverty
– a rub on my arm
– freshly made bread
On July 24, 2005 at 1:47 pm
Sonja (from HCRW) says:
Loved your article for those of us Left Behind people. Writing during the week? Now there’s a good idea.
*a sound that scares you: a distant scream
*a smell that makes you happy: dryer lint
*an image that makes you angry: crying kids
*a touch that makes you feel loved: just a pat on the shoulder is enough sometimes 🙂
*a taste that reminds you of home: pineapple cake
On July 25, 2005 at 2:38 pm