Wasted journey to the bank I must say.
I received two checks this morning representing my cash dividends from the bank where I worked before. Every start of the year, they declare dividends on outstanding shares of stock. I was so excited I didn’t notice the dates of the checks.They are both post-dated January 20. Only one was honored, another cash dividend from a different company which I received earlier. When you overlook something like this, you are definitely getting old. Or maybe I was just so excited to have it cleared so I could buy a single induction cook top. We use gas stove and I use my portable electric oven when baking. Hmm…still excited though because that is an extra income for me, no need for extra cash out 🙂 if I may say.
I know, I am getting forgetful at times. Is that a sign of old age? Turning sixty somehow added to it. I do have those moments when I am out to get something from the bedroom and I go out empty-handed, that “something” somehow forgotten but you’ve seen another “something” that you need to do and you do it first before remembering what you initially went there for.
Some people say that when you read a lot, your brain is active so it keeps you away from being forgetful. Reading a lot keeps your mind in good condition so to speak. Reading improves concentration too. When you are multi-tasking, it is quite difficult to remember everything but when you concentrate on the pages of a book, the mind stays focused. Do you agree? Eight books done so far, the phase is a little faster than before.
Do you laugh at yourself when you make a mistake and overlook something in the process? Do you just smile and say “I’ll try harder the next time”. I do sometimes 🙂 I am not always in a good mood though. This afternoon after my trip to the bank, I had another opportunity to window shop and look at things that delight the senses. So far, so good.
I am sure that we all do similar things at times, Arlene. At least you were able to laugh about it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Haha, I still smile remembering those things sometimes Pete 🙂
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My theory — we all forget things throughout our lives, but we only remember forgetting as we add years to our ages.
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Haha, I think that’s true Anne!
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60.. eehhh???
The decade of forgetfulness..
Keep smiling at you..
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The advancing years….
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Hahahaha…
Yep 👍…
Please enjoy 😊 these wonderful years..
you are truly blessed…!!!!!!
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Thanks Nita 🙂
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Everytime!!!
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I joke that my husband and I need each other to have a working memory. We have to constantly fill in for each other when names escape one of us.
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I think when you are growing older, that’s pretty normal Elizabeth. It’s kind of it’s at the tip of your tongue but you can’t really recall.
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Or you wake up in the morning and suddenly remember!
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That’s true too. But age does not really matter, it is just a number besides our name. What is important is we grow old gracefully and wisely 🙂
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I console myself with the fact that I’ve always had forgetful moments so age isn’t necessarily the issue.
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We have those…sometimes and they can’t be avoided Jean. But maybe age is another factor, don’t you think?
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No, I don’t think age is necessarily a factor. I seem to know a lot of older people with great memories – long and short term and some youngers with appalling memories. Maybe it’s an Irish phenomenon!
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Do you think it is in the genes Jean?
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Not necessarily. At least my ‘sample’ wouldn’t suggest so.
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Kakainggit ka tita, you’re done with 8 books already haha! Me, I just starting. I realized I have a ton of unread lists last year 😦
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I know you are quite busy with your two kids Cel but please make time for yourself too. The “me” times are just as important 🙂
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😊❤️
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Oh, my. If forgetting is a sign of age, I’ve been old since I was a kid. I always say I’m like a kindergartner and if I don’t leave something plainly in sight, I forget it. This is made harder when my mom, who lives with us, loves everything out away. I think I’ve forgotten enough things that she’s getting a bit more lenient in her straightening. I read a lot, too, so not so sure about the reading thing. And I would have never thought you were 60. You don’t look it.
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Thanks Joanna. I don’t know why some of us are so forgetful. and it is not just because of age.
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