Why Do Grownups Like Nostalgia?
Nostalgia - a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past. Oxford Languages English Dictionary n.d. Google's English dictionary official website , viewed 17 July 2022, nostalgia meaning - Google Search 'Mummy, why do grownups like nostalgia?' I smile at the thought that there is little for my child beyond now. 'We like to savour happy moments... I guess.' I had a moment of nostalgia a few weeks ago. I met with my friend from uni to go to a concert of a mega star we admired back then. Mega star - a performer and a creator in one. *My own definition* When we were at uni, Alicia Keys released her first album "Songs in A Minor," and our shared flat was frequently filled with the sounds of "Fallin," "A Woman's Worth," "Girlfriend" etc. Needless to say, we had high expectations for this concert. We hoped to be teleported back to our youth with the power of music. It was a slow burner. Very slow. To