Being a culinary enthusiast in some ways, food is for me something to savor and enjoy (in addition to make, find, and procure). For me personally, it can also be a way to create, keep, and conjure memories in all kinds of ways - certainly as far as this blog is concerned, even Pokémon ones. With that in mind, I thought I'd take a post on discussing how this is possible and reflected in the experiences that have transpired for me.
In creating memories, that has occurred with a friend, also involved in different Pokémon affairs, who I don't get to see physically often, as that friend is usually far away from me. However, some of the best times I've had with that friend were during mealtimes, be they common fast food or cultural delicacies. It can be said that we not only bond over our appreciation of Pokémon, but also the food that we enjoy together. In this way, memories are created over food alongside whatever we're involved in for Pokémon together.
Meanwhile, memories are kept for my Pokémon Go raid group and I, for which the former's anniversary celebration parties have always involved food of some kind. If the same kinds of food are presented even outside the context of that anniversary celebration (or even more simply, just by thinking about the food), it becomes hard not to associate them with the memories of those parties. Recently, things have turned sour for both of us, so the matter has become more of a "dissociation", but the point is still the same: it's hard not to do so.
As for the conjuring of memories, there are the various times my raid subgroups gathered and made an occasion of it with food, or when my other Pokémon fellows or I myself make certain occasions and predictably have food alongside. They bring to mind the specific occasions one after another as they occur, and the memories are conjured up in this way. Unlike the soured group relations above and like the still-sweet relations with that friend, this is something that is expected (or I expect it myself) to continue for as long as they possibly can.
Some things leave a mark on my mind, and one of those is definitely Pokémon. But food is also pretty well-defined in this case, and it also leaves a mark on my mind. Considering the above, they definitely can occur together as well, and that should be a good thing for me as I am a big fan of the former and a good fan of the latter. I'm sure that many Pokémon fans can agree on these sentiments and bring their own food memories to the table.
One year ago: Poké-Clickbait (or Having None of It)
Two years ago: A Clash of Realms on Go Tour
Three years ago: A Leftover Pokémon Promo?
Four years ago: The Sweetness of "Attractors"
Five years ago: Memories and Mnemonics
Six years ago: Pokémon Clocks
Seven years ago: (It's a Wonderful) Local Ex-Raid, 2/8/2018
Eight years ago: Serena-Shipping: "Heaven Help My Heart"
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