Smile #15

The morning was busy occupying each moment with work.  Finally, I was able to catch a breath.  Staring at the computer screen with multiple windows and tabs running, I remember I had grabbed a pack of cookies before I rushed out the door this morning.  My hand began digging through my purse looking for the treat.  Seeing the Amo's Cookie wrapper took me back to an afternoon during my sixth grade year.

My parents always had a over flowing jar full of coins on their desk.  One of my favorite moments is discovering a shiny quarter with a new design, one needed to complete the 50 State Quarters Program.

As vending machines are closed during school hours, for days I stayed after, I'd grab a few coins for the ever-so-luxurious vending machine snacks.  Whether it is a bag of onion ring or a bag of M&Ms, I was always excited to punch in the corresponding number in the keypad and waited for the bag to drop.

One time, I decided to grab a few extra coins and to bring home all the snacks to share with my sister.  I immediately ran up to the room when I came home.  Spread my sister's purple bear blanket on the floor, I opened my backpack full of snacks.  Her eyes widened as I pull out each package.  Famous Amos cookies, pretzels, Skittles, Hersey's bar and Grandma's cookies all laid out.  And the feast began.

Ripping open each bag, cookies in one hand and candy in the other, we giggled and whispered our promise not to tell Mom what ruined our appetite for dinner.

It has been a long time since I had Famous Amos and what a pleasant flashback the cookies brought.  :)