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Memory is interesting.
I can remember half a dozen or more long unique passwords, but struggle remembering what I did yesterday. Why? Well, I don't relive yesterday over and over again. I do use a password multiple times every day.
I remember my high school boyfriend's birthday, but have to stop and think of my own. Getting old is easy to put out of mind.
The oldest memories I have are being in a crib, drinking from a bottle, and sleeping on two plush arm chairs pushed together in my grandmother's living room because our attic apartment had no heat.
Today, if I have appointments, I put them on my no service old Samsung cell phone (ringer on my iphone13 doesn't always sound), write it down in a planner book, set an alarm, and sometimes tape up a note.
I admire folks with good memories that in a conversation, can recall just about anything without hesisitation. As I age, every little thing I forget can become cause to worry I'm losing my mind. Being elderly means being on constant surveilance of those signs of dementia or alzheimer's disease.
When you think about it, there isn't a time in life when one isn't vigilent about one harmful thing or another. Age only changes what we think about.
P.S. Some of this week's posts feel like reruns.
You and I do the same types of reminders regarding appointments or meetings. Whatever works…
ReplyDeleteMarie,
DeleteTrue. And if one if missed, then we know for sure we didn't want to go there anyway. :)
I don't remember nearly back so far. But I confess, as going through basement things I found some things of which I had zero memory -- and I'd written a term paper about it, interviewing people and more. Go figure! It was such a big deal to me at the time -- why not now?
ReplyDeleteJeanie,
DeleteYou aren't alone. Having zero memory of something we created is not a good feeling.
I sometimes think I have TOO many thoughts bouncing around in my head! And I do remember people from my childhood and think of them often. We are complex human beings! lol
ReplyDeleteDiane,
DeleteThat is wonderful you remember childhood friends.
I wish I had written down the names of people I've met over the years.
I remember things from long ago, but I think it's normal to forget short-term things, like if we turned off the lights and such. My brother has a great memory that goes way back from childhood. I only wish I had his memory. Thanks for your thoughts today. And have a wonderful week ahead.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Sheri,
DeleteSiblings always seem to have longer memories the older they are. I think that's because they are older, with their advance on brain adjusment to life.
A wonderful week to you!
Most of the time ~ research indicates we don't rememer something because we didn't pay attention to it ~ just a thought
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Carol,
DeleteNot paying attention to something rings a bell.
I was quite the distracted kid. lol
Hugs,
ReplyDeleteHugs!
DeleteThere are certain things I do remember and those I dont. Maybe I just choose to forget. Who knows. Great post. Janice
ReplyDeleteJanice,
DeleteHaving a selective memory is a good skill to have.
I sometimes think we try to pack too much into our brains and so it's no wonder that some things escape being held onto long term. At least that's my theory anyway! I write everything down because odds are I won't retain it. Same goes for my dreams - I very rarely ever remember them. I know I must dream but obviously they don't stick with me enough.
ReplyDeleteMaryanne,
DeleteDreams faded rather fast when we wake up unless they were really vivid dreams.
Dreams are like putting my glasses down. I'm in my chair, haven't moved, but finding my glasses is often a thorough search.
I do think at times we have a selective memory ... not necessarily a bad thing.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Jan,
DeleteLOL! That is so true...not a bad thing.