Memory machines

It's difficult to be away from your love. The modern world can help some with skype and email and all, but maybe the best way to "be" with him is using simple things that bring back the memory of your love, to recall you to him and what he is.

I keep two of these things in my pocket, two small simple things. One is a Vicks inhaler. Yep, just plain old camphor and menthol (in the Australian version). A wonderful, strong, old smell. V uses it a lot and got me to start using it, so that now when I do, it's a reminder of how dear he is.

The second is a type of lip balm I got several months ago. I thought it was his brand, but it wasn't quite the same thing, so I ended up keeping it. To me, it's an indulgence, although I do need to keep my lips moisturized ... well, just another memory machine.