Describe a memorable sensory experience from your day today. It might be a strong smell, taste or feel that has stuck in your mind. Describe what it makes you think of.
Today I had to get new post it notes from the supply closet. For whatever reason they have a very distinct smell. To me, it always reminds me of an operating room because it has a gas/new plastic smell. That is the best way I can describe it. It's not just me either. I asked one of my co-workers to smell them as well and she stated they smell very sterile. I told her they remind me of an operating room and she agreed.
As soon as I smell the post it notes I picture 2 things. The first is an operating room. I see all the operating tools and the giant bright lights. I also can see a few doctors in their full operating uniform. After picturing that I immediately picture the holding area for surgery. Anyone who has had surgery before knows they have you wait first. It is very similar to an emergency room except everyone there is waiting for surgery.
I'm not sure why, but every time I get a new pack of post it notes this is what I smell. It's so distinct to me and has that specific smell. I'm sure I will never forget it. The sterile, gas filled smell of an operating room is ever embedded in my brain.
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