Memories

Smelled something or was reminded of a smell from years ago:

It reminds me of (a) cold, miserable, rainy day at school... frozenly walking in the corridors, past the office area with staff room. The smells of coffee or tea, and biscuits. The hint of warmth, comfort on soft couches, the warmth of proper clothes. Not for us, such comfort. That's the only word I can think of, to describe it: "comfort".

Freezing in my uniform, in skirt and shirt, with stockings which don't keep the cold out. Nothing keeps the cold from going up your skirt. Wearing a jersey and blazer, which do nothing to keep your body warm. No chairs even, at breaktime. And cold water to drink, no warm drink. No food to be heated, just pre-packed sandwiches. Nothing to warm you up from the inside. Chilled to the bone. Blotchy, pale, blue skin. Frozen.