Clementine's, an inspiration through time

Having lunch out is always a treat. And going to a place that has good food and nice memories associated with it is like adding an extra douse of sugar. The fact that I like this place so much doesn't seem to surprise me. I would pass by it every time I was on my way to work, cringing that I was actually working where I was, and wanting to turn right and go to that nice New Olreans restaurant on th corner and just sit in a booth and not have to worry about all my fears flooding into my mind. I came across this place, thinking about it for a while and never seeming to make the trip there.

So finally, after a year in half my Mom and I had lunch at Clementine's. It's known for it's New Orleans ambianence, style and influenced food. My stomach was growling and was becoming sloshy and loud and annoyingbeforehand but the food seemed to cure that almost immediately.

What drew me to this place this time wasn't the uncrowed tables, the quick service or even the nice decorations, instead it was more about remebering what was happening in my life the last time I was here. I had just changed my major from English Literature to International Studies, unsure of where it would take me and all that I would learn, overall I was excited and filled with encouraging thoughts and inspiration. It was the time close to Spring, and the onset of Easter Break, with much to look forward and a week off never seemed better. Going to that nice and enticing book store nearby, I stocked up on ideas, adventures and books and couldn't seem to get enough of books and inspiration from the World History section, nonfiction and memoirs disperesed from different parts of the world, I was captivated.

This free and enjoyable time with my Mom never seems to add up to enough, as well as these Summer days. One after another goes by, and I will look back knowing what a good time I had.