I
had always thought I was good at remembering things, but when the time came for
me to do my own grocery shopping for the first time, my brain decided to step
out for a while. That’s how it has been ever
since. It will generously allow me to
remember stuff like Birthdays, Anniversaries, appointments, telephone numbers
and Bank Account details most of the time.
But items needed from the shop?
No! Not a chance! You know how
guys hate going shopping? Well that’s my
brain! I once bumped into Ash in a
certain well known supermarket. I was in
a world of my own desperately trying to recall what I needed when he said
hello. It took me a minute to realise
that someone was talking to me, then another moment to realise who it was, my
brain struggling to switch between my own little world and the real one! I seem to recall an amused expression on his
face at the time.
I’d never been one for writing lists, but as I’ve got older, I find it has become a necessity, mostly To Do Lists and Shopping Lists. I also write my appointments on my calendar, although that didn’t stop me forgetting one last week. Thank God for my Mum, who reminded me in the nick of time! I’ve come to the conclusion that it all boils down to age, and tying in with last weeks’ theme, information overload! As an advanced society, we’ve managed to complicate our lives to the point of ridiculousness.
Lists, I’d be lost without them!
I’d never been one for writing lists, but as I’ve got older, I find it has become a necessity, mostly To Do Lists and Shopping Lists. I also write my appointments on my calendar, although that didn’t stop me forgetting one last week. Thank God for my Mum, who reminded me in the nick of time! I’ve come to the conclusion that it all boils down to age, and tying in with last weeks’ theme, information overload! As an advanced society, we’ve managed to complicate our lives to the point of ridiculousness.
One
of my favourite poems’ is “Leisure” by W.H.Davies. So taking his words on board, I’m making time
to “Stand and Stare” and have a little chill out time to clear my thoughts and
remind myself of the simpler things in life.
I think we all need to do this once in a while. De-clutter, de-stress
and the mind flows much more smoothly.
Perhaps then I’ll be able to remember what I went shopping for …..
I must, I MUST remember …….
Why is it I can
remember Birthdays?
Bank account and
telephone numbers,
Anniversaries
and appointments?
But when I’m
shopping my memory slumbers?
It abandons me quite
suddenly,
While I’m
standing in the supermarket,
I stare blankly
at the Brussels Sprouts,
As my neurons
spark and then short circuit.
What did I come
in for?
I’m sure there
were at least a dozen things!
I wander the
aisles aimlessly,
In the hope inspiration
springs.
Was it: eggs,
potatoes, milk and sugar,
Ham, Apples,
juice and spread?
Or was it none
of the above at all,
Just toilet
rolls and bread?
As a result I
end spending money
On items I
didn’t need to buy.
At home I’m well
enough stocked in ketchup,
To keep me going
‘til the Apocalypse is nigh!
I must, I MUST
remember
To write a
shopping list
And when
completed, pop it in my purse
So, when I go
out, it can’t be missed!!
Lists, I’d be lost without them!