Over the last two weeks, I've really been struggling with remembering stupid things. I've forgotten my work badge a few times, which means I can't even get into the damn office. I forget my phone/backpack all the time by leaving them in conference rooms, and it's kind of a running joke at the office, but lately it's been downright embarassing. I've been forgetting too many items in the girls' schedules. I've been forgetting things I've promised people in casual conversations. I've been forgetting if I sent an email, or a text, or returned a phone call.
Part of the reason I've been writing more is to remember what it's like to focus, to craft a sentence/paragraph, and put real thought into what I'm saying. Part of the reason I think it's good for me to play word games is to keep my brain active and not on autopilot. Part of the reason that my forgetting things is so discouraging is that I guess I thought with the kids getting older and less busy, I might be able to remember more about these stupid things.
So either I'm expecting too much of myself, I'm getting old, or I don't give a flying fig. Might be all three.
and don't use scrabulizer anymore. your mind uses it like a crutch.
ReplyDeleteyou must be talking about yourself. you're outscoring me, remember?
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