Hello
dear friends! Welcome back to my blog! Today we talk about my fantastic memory.
Those who know me well will validate the fact that I am a forgetful person. So
much so that it is not even cute or funny anymore. It has so happened in the
past that I have erased an entire person from my memory and did not even
remember her when I saw her again after ages. Not until she reminded me that we
were rather bum chummy at one point of time.
This has happened more than once.
The other day I was absolutely mortified because this friend of mine and I were
in Bandra and she pointed out to a random stranger and said “look there is your
ex”!!!!! It was an awkward moment because the dude politely greeted me and
walked away! I just could not recall his face not even if my life depended on
it!
To
make myself capable in the professional front, I always carry a small notebook
and a pen furiously jotting down my to-do list for the day or if someone told
me something important which I may have to remember for a later discussion. I
have been called “bhullakad bhaaji”, “Gajni”, “Dori” and whatnot for this
thing!
Despite
this ludicrous condition of mine, there are certain things that spark random
memories without any rhyme or reason to pop up in my head, but they do! Like
the other day I was preparing dinner when suddenly my food gave out an aroma
that instantly reminded me of my granny when she cooked cauliflower. Just
flashes of memories but enough to make me happy and sad at the same time.
I
try to hold on to memories from the yore as much as possible because
remembering them is always bittersweet. Some odd things that transport me to the
past are;
- Old perfume bottles
- Unknown smell can be either of an incense stick or a plant that suddenly reminds me of the forgotten days
- Old post cards/inlands
- Retro songs (most of the songs from my days are categorized as ‘retro’ now)
- Old photographs
- Random chat sessions with my bro
I
make it a point to solve crosswords & puzzles and read a lot. I also eat
almonds because it is scary to think that I might lose all of it… eventually!
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Awwww!!! Its okay baba....you are just getting OLD!! la lala la la...
ReplyDeleteJokes aside, I have been forgetful as well lately. Atleast you have a lifetime of experience with forgetfulness. Me!! Not me! I had the memory of an elephant until I got pregnant and now I'm constantly walking into rooms and then just standing there wondering "Why the hell did i come here?"..
So yeah, I get your predicament and fright.... Old age is scary until....remember our plan of 30...whatever happened lol
Now that plan is shifted to 60... hopefully no more than that.... :)
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