What a gift to me this morning to read this exact post, seeing pictures of places I have visited many times and have such tender attachment to. We took maternity photos at Emmanuel College days before I gave birth to my second child, days before lockdown began. And what's not to love about Savino's? What a tender exchange you shared with Peter.
I also appreciate the exploration of places and their significance. When we moved away from the UK and I missed it terribly, I usually gaslighted myself into thinking I wasn't allowed to miss it. In the words of Taylor Swift's the 1, "you were never mine to lose..." When a friend told me months later that Cambridge felt different without me, and that the city missed me too, I felt what you've described being at Savino's this week. When we returned over the summer for the first time as a family, it really did feel like the city was holding all my memories of those precious years until I was able to enjoy them again.
I am sorry that your time there was marred by trauma in the end. I hope that you continue to feel glimmers of healing that allow you to enjoy and remember the good it has for you, too. And I hope one day we can share a cuppa at Savino's. Though I must confess my favorite croissant are the pistachio filled ones from Aromi!
Oh my goodness, maternity photos at Emmanuel! I love that! Our wedding photos were taken at Emmanuel and we also have photos of us with the kids there. So special when a place becomes a keeper of many memories. I'm going back to Cambridge next week so I'll let her know you love and miss her and I'm sure she'll whisper back the same.
A cuppa w you at Savinos sounds heavenly. In the meantime, I must try those pistachio croissants....
So beautiful, Jen. I absolutely love that observation about our tendency to take what is a gift and turn it into possession. And I love your globe! I want one. (Does that mean I'm turning it into possession?? Dammit.)
Faith! Hi!! Thank you for reading 😊 The globe was a 40th birthday present to Tom. He'd wanted one for years but I'm sad to say that, at the time of purchase, I thought it was overpriced nonsense. How wrong I was! You're welcome to hop across the pond and enjoy it whenever you like xx
Love that globe <3 x
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What a gift to me this morning to read this exact post, seeing pictures of places I have visited many times and have such tender attachment to. We took maternity photos at Emmanuel College days before I gave birth to my second child, days before lockdown began. And what's not to love about Savino's? What a tender exchange you shared with Peter.
I also appreciate the exploration of places and their significance. When we moved away from the UK and I missed it terribly, I usually gaslighted myself into thinking I wasn't allowed to miss it. In the words of Taylor Swift's the 1, "you were never mine to lose..." When a friend told me months later that Cambridge felt different without me, and that the city missed me too, I felt what you've described being at Savino's this week. When we returned over the summer for the first time as a family, it really did feel like the city was holding all my memories of those precious years until I was able to enjoy them again.
I am sorry that your time there was marred by trauma in the end. I hope that you continue to feel glimmers of healing that allow you to enjoy and remember the good it has for you, too. And I hope one day we can share a cuppa at Savino's. Though I must confess my favorite croissant are the pistachio filled ones from Aromi!
Love to you, Jen xx
Oh my goodness, maternity photos at Emmanuel! I love that! Our wedding photos were taken at Emmanuel and we also have photos of us with the kids there. So special when a place becomes a keeper of many memories. I'm going back to Cambridge next week so I'll let her know you love and miss her and I'm sure she'll whisper back the same.
A cuppa w you at Savinos sounds heavenly. In the meantime, I must try those pistachio croissants....
Love to you too xx
So beautiful, Jen. I absolutely love that observation about our tendency to take what is a gift and turn it into possession. And I love your globe! I want one. (Does that mean I'm turning it into possession?? Dammit.)
Faith! Hi!! Thank you for reading 😊 The globe was a 40th birthday present to Tom. He'd wanted one for years but I'm sad to say that, at the time of purchase, I thought it was overpriced nonsense. How wrong I was! You're welcome to hop across the pond and enjoy it whenever you like xx