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Here are some of my memories about my bedroom as a child.
My room was a place of solace for me. When very young, I had a small room which later became converted to a den. The walls were plaster and very light colored. I had a bed with a printed bedspread. What I remember most was feeling the cool plaster walls on my arm as I played with my poodle-like stuffed animal while trying to go to sleep for my mid-day nap.
My room was a place of solace for me. When very young, I had a small room which later became converted to a den. The walls were plaster and very light colored. I had a bed with a printed bedspread. What I remember most was feeling the cool plaster walls on my arm as I played with my poodle-like stuffed animal while trying to go to sleep for my mid-day nap.
When I was older (perhaps ten or so), we added on to our house. My parent’s master bedroom became mine. The furniture was blonde wood, which we refinished to an antique green. I was so excited to have furniture that was in line with the stylish colors of the day, and felt fortunate to have that larger room as my own while in my teen years. There were two twin beds, which made it easy to have a girlfriend spend the night.
I liked to put quotes and other items on my bulletin board. The closet had fold out doors that spanned the length of the room. Overhead was lots of storage wherein I kept games and blankets and treasured toys—no longer in use. This brings back memories of certain clothes—my blue velvet dress, my Polyette uniform and pom poms, etc.
There was a long, narrow window above my beds with beige “drapes”. My room was a place of peace where I could gather my thoughts and rest. I’m grateful for a home without turmoil wherein I could feel loved, accepted and safe.
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