Lost Childhood Funky Monkey

 

Banana Monkey, that Funky Monkey

    Core memories engage you. They definitely interest me. I love analyzing the gears that make someone move, so attaching an item to that core memory is extra interesting. When I listened to Diego 1 describe his object, I thought he was not invested in it at first, but as he continued to describe it, I realized it was definitely important to him, at least at some point, even if he did not think about it as much now. He still had a pretty accurate memory of his stuffed animal, so I was able to grasp the details, and his care for it. Therefore I wanted to replicate the experience of getting the item, along with the item itself.

    I think I enjoyed giving it to him more than receiving mine. It was exciting to make someone specifically for someone else, and then present it. The banana monkey frustrated me frequently during construction, but since he came out looking so swanky, I didn't mind too much. It was also a little surreal to get my own. Seeing other people get theirs made me wonder what kind of feeling I would get, and it was obviously nostalgic, but also surprisingly sweet. Knowing he listened well enough to make me instantly recognize it as my childhood Geico the Gecko, was meaningful. I enjoyed the assignment, even if I struggled with the materials.

    I mentioned in class that I enjoyed the improve of not knowing what I was going to use next. I did not mention how frustrated I was looking for the specific thing I needed for a half hour. I think catharsis only came because I was able to give that up and enjoy the flow as it came. 

I don't have any photos the way you want, and I already gave Diego the stuffy. Sorry, Nathan.