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Whenever I close my eyes, I could still hear the smooth tones of the saxophone, together with the staccato of the piano from the elevator music. I could still smell the refreshing lilac scent of the hotel rooms; I could still feel my childhood. But I have to open my eyes.
This is the story of my life when hotels used to be my castles. These are the 5 things I miss the most about the fairytale that I had to let go of:
1. The magical sights of high ceilings and chandeliers.
Stepping inside a hotel and taking in the beautiful interiors is one of my favorite sights to capture. It made me feel like a princess living in a castle of flowers and diamonds, so moving on from this phase in my life is blinding.
2. The smell of air-con and fancy things
Whenever I go to a mall, I become nostalgic. The smell of fresh air conditioning in malls is similar to the scent of a hotel. If there is a perfume of this certain smell, I would definitely buy some.
3. The comfy beds, carpets, walls, everything
I really miss the feeling of the soft hotel beds and velvety couches. I still remember rolling on literally everything as a child and I have to say I regret nothing.
4. The taste of never-lasting expensive food
Since my father is a hotel employee, the perks of working in a hotel is wads of discounts and winning in raffles! In the past years he won some free passes for a family dinner buffet at Heat in Shangri-La which back then served my favorite sushi, pasta, and ice cream.
5. The love we get from family bonding
The purpose of our staying in hotels is to relax, have fun, and spend some quality time with the family. I will never forget the priceless memories we made and that’s why this is the thing I miss the most. I would like to bring back our tradition of checking-in to hotels to bring back the strong bond and love of our family.
I miss being a princess of hotels. But princesses are just like normal kids. Eventually, we have to grow up. Yes, being a child is one of the best feelings but instead of trying to escape adulthood, trying to bring back the good old times, I should just be thankful for the kind of childhood I had and the wonderful times of my life I’ll never forget. //by Yumi dela Torre
Feature (Submission): Castle-Hopping: 5 Things I Miss the Most
Whenever I close my eyes, I could still hear the smooth tones of the saxophone, together with the staccato of the piano from the elevator music. I could still smell the refreshing lilac scent of the hotel rooms; I could still feel my childhood. But I have to open my eyes.
This is the story of my life when hotels used to be my castles. These are the 5 things I miss the most about the fairytale that I had to let go of:
1. The magical sights of high ceilings and chandeliers.
Stepping inside a hotel and taking in the beautiful interiors is one of my favorite sights to capture. It made me feel like a princess living in a castle of flowers and diamonds, so moving on from this phase in my life is blinding.
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| Photo Source: Flickr |
2. The smell of air-con and fancy things
Whenever I go to a mall, I become nostalgic. The smell of fresh air conditioning in malls is similar to the scent of a hotel. If there is a perfume of this certain smell, I would definitely buy some.
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| Photo Source: Granby Library |
3. The comfy beds, carpets, walls, everything
I really miss the feeling of the soft hotel beds and velvety couches. I still remember rolling on literally everything as a child and I have to say I regret nothing.
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| Photo Source: Pinterest |
4. The taste of never-lasting expensive food
Since my father is a hotel employee, the perks of working in a hotel is wads of discounts and winning in raffles! In the past years he won some free passes for a family dinner buffet at Heat in Shangri-La which back then served my favorite sushi, pasta, and ice cream.
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| Photo Source: Fotolia |
5. The love we get from family bonding
The purpose of our staying in hotels is to relax, have fun, and spend some quality time with the family. I will never forget the priceless memories we made and that’s why this is the thing I miss the most. I would like to bring back our tradition of checking-in to hotels to bring back the strong bond and love of our family.
 |
| Photo Source: Prosperity Eating Disorder and Wellness Center |
I miss being a princess of hotels. But princesses are just like normal kids. Eventually, we have to grow up. Yes, being a child is one of the best feelings but instead of trying to escape adulthood, trying to bring back the good old times, I should just be thankful for the kind of childhood I had and the wonderful times of my life I’ll never forget. //by Yumi dela Torre
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