There is such promise in preparing a new stash of school supplies — glue, scissors, homework tablet, unsullied pencil case filled with a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils. On the night before school began each September, I sorted these precious jewels over and over again, examining them, trying them, anxious to use each one. I opened the notebooks, sniffed that particular scent of clean white pages, felt the smoothness of each leaf under my fingers. I packed my treasures lovingly in a brand-new schoolbag, placed it next to my stiff, squeaky new school shoes and went to bed to dream of the year ahead.
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Liesl says
I LOVE that someone else out there loved school supply shopping as much as I did…you capture that excitement and happiness so well, Melissa!!! 🙂
Melissa Blake says
Hahaha, Liesl!! I love school supply shopping too. So glad The Meaning of Me submitted her story! xoxo
Lisamarie says
I am an attorney and I still find myself overly excited about "school" supplies.
Christina, Esq. says
back to school shopping is the best! even though im 30 and havent been to school since law school ended in may 2009, i love that time of year- the clothing is as exciting as coordinating notebooks and pens 🙂
Lena at A Crimson Kiss says
My favorite thing about August, besides my birthday, was a blow-out Staples shopping trip. How I adore back to school!
Lisa @ The Meaning of Me says
Melissa, thanks for featuring my back-to-school story! I still love school shopping…have to go to Staples tonight, in fact! 🙂
Melissa Blake says
Thanks for sharing, Lisa!! xoxo
Katherine / Of Corgis and Cocktails says
i used to work designing school supplies – so i LOVE when they come out every year because i have fond memories of that job!
<3 katherine
of corgis and cocktails
Blue Eyed Night Owl says
I used to love that too:D One of few things I miss about school haha;)
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Melissa Blake says
Katherine — your job sounds awesome!!
The Meaning of Me says
Oh my gosh, Katherine, designing school supplies??? Hello dream job! 🙂
Nicola Rowlands says
I loved back to school shopping as well. New backpack, new trapper keeper, new corduroys. I don't think any feeling in adult world can match that feeling.