I want to write about memory. I don't mean to brag but I have a pretty good memory. So good that sometimes I wish I didn't remember as much as I do. I realize how crazy it sounds to wish that I had a worse memory, but sometimes I think it would just make things in life easier.
For example, when meeting new people, names are often forgotten by most. Well not by me. In fact I often will fake forgetting some one's name just to fit in. I think it will come across as creepy or something if I remember some one's name that I have only met once. Maybe silly, but just my thinking.
Also I think if I didn't remember the little things people say, it wouldn't affect my feelings as much. I would experience less hurt because I wouldn't be able to dwell on something someone said that seemed important at the time but clearly they don't remember it. Their words were not important enough for them to remember but yet I remember them. It just sucks sometimes.
I do like the fact that I remember many trivial facts from geography to sharks to sports to politics and typically have something to add to a conversation. I really try to cram as much random knowledge in my memory as possible because I like to be well informed about what's going on in the world. So maybe having a good memory isn't sooo bad...
But alas I suppose I should embrace my good memory because as I get older I'm sure the sharpness will fade. So for the time being, I will just continue to fake a bad memory sometimes, mostly when meeting new people, for the sake of fitting in.
And just remember if you talk to me and say something of importance, you better remember saying it because I more than likely will.
Peace and love.
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