2013 Quote by Alexandar Tomov
““So long time has passed since those days, and since that story, which is still vivid in my memory, and even more vivid than all the rest. Some times I stay alone in my work - room here, in my father's old mansion in Pasadena, and I look through the old, yellow pages again and again. Then I go back to the north part which is furnished in my style, with many colored Bulgarian carpets and blankets (special kind of Bulgarian blankets with long fur), I make my coffee in a cooper coffee - pot, which has been brought from there, and my thoughts wonder to those absurd memories of mine... Very often some friends ask me - what is that unusual memories of yours? I can't explain to them, better say I don't want to, and I always avoid the answer by saying - a la Bulgaro - in a Bulgarian way..."Oh, yes, yes"...””
About This Quote
Source Book: Memoir excerpt, unknown title, 2020
The speaker reflects on vivid, nostalgic memories tied to a specific place and cultural artifacts, feeling ambivalent about sharing them.
In simple terms: Nostalgic memories linked to place and culture, uneasy about explaining them.
Key Takeaway
Embrace memory without feeling pressured to explain.
Themes
nostalgia
identity
culture
privacy
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
personal
introspective
When to use this quote
- writing
- personal reflection
- friend conversations
- cultural sharing
Key Concepts
memory
place attachment
cultural heritage
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal artifacts shape your sense of self?
- When is it okay to keep memories private?
A Different Perspective
Memories may be private and not fully understandable to others.
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