In the brain, hippocampus is believed to be responsible for the consolidation and formation of memory. But how exactly do all those microscopic brain cells work to retain "memory"? The brain is such a complex organ that it's still not fully understood by current knowledge, there's still much to discover. Within all the gyri and sulci, hidden somewhere is "memory". There's no way to capture memories using a camera, no way of keeping memories in a box, literally.
But there are stimulants around that remind us of something, it can be a photo, a scene, a melody, or even a scent. That's when I imagine the hippocampus in our brains go "ting!", cartoon-like, and memories flood our mind.
And now, dear hippocampus is activated upon seeing photos and words posted by a wise teacher, Mr. Wise.
TAMAN NEGARA!
Flashes of image and laughters playing back in my head, putting a smile on my face, a Duchenne smile. oO! A Duchenne smile is a sincere and true smile that involves specific facial muscles making you go ^v^. (The saliency remains one day after a psychology exam. XD)
I miss that summer, how we sweat like fiend after jungle tracking and how we lay down on the pathway looking at the sky. Stars hovering above, like shinning players against a dark backdrop. The satisfaction that comes from friendship and peace.
^^
I love my hippocampus. =)
Starry night * * * * *
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