The smell wafted into my red nose,
cold from the harsh winter air. The scent
warmed my body, numbing my fingers
with pleasure.
I could taste the flavor of the crepes
on my tongue, filling
every single taste bud with satisfaction.
I walk over, following the scent that made my
stomach growl. My steps feel heavy, a sound
made as the sides of my pants collide together.
My heavy rain boots
leave footprints in the wet mud and puddles.
I finally arrived at the destination of the smell. The shop
was hidden in the corner of an alley. The shop had a clear
glass window wall, displaying the mastery of the chefs.
The crepes were being freshly made by a hardworking sous chef,
desperate to prove himself to the world. The smell of the warm batter,
proved to be familiar, just like the sweet scent of pancake batter
that my mother and I would make together.
The chocolate being spread on top, reminded me of the gooey
smores we made while camping for my dad’s birthday. The
fresh burst of strawberries added the very much needed
crunch to the crepe. It felt like the time I had jumped into the
fresh ocean clear water in the Maldives, the cold liquid
rushing through every part of my body, it felt exhilarating.
The chef handed me a crepe, in exchange for five dollars. It
was interesting, how the item that made me feel so much joy,
warmth, and happiness could only be sold for five dollars.
the time I won first place at a tourney, and the
time I got all A’s on my report card.
But if you take all those special ingredients
together, and blend them all in just the right way,
taking a bite could feel like all those
memories together plus so much more. There
is so much that life has to offer, and it
doesn’t always have to be special or big
These simple moments, could sometimes be
the ones that cause you joy and happiness
Srinika is an ambitious young lady, who achieves anything her mind is set for.She loves exploring everything life has to offer her and aspires to turn one of them into a full fledged profession someday.