Memorial Day is upon us. In a rare moment of seriousness, please thank ANYONE you know who is currently serving in our armed forces and raise a glass to those who served and are no longer with us. These people are the reason I get to write this shit. Regarding memory, I thought this week's Deep Thoughts Thursday with The Boozy Weathergirl could dive a little deeper into the stuff we just can't help but forget - all the time.
1
Phone numbers - growing up, I had an entire phone book stored in my brain. It was the only way to get in touch with my friends. Dialing on either a rotary or push-button phone, with a chord that ran the length of all the bedrooms in my house, was the norm. Now, I don't even know my own kid's phone number, let alone my own.
2
Where I put my car keys - I have specific place for keys in my house. I am not sure I have ever put my keys there. I also have keyless entry to my car, and I generally keep the keys in my purse. But sometimes I put the key in my jeans pocket or a jacket pocket, and I NEVER remember that I've done this until I get in my car not wearing those clothing items and can't start my car.
3
Names - I rarely forget a face. But I'll be damned if I can remember your name. EXCEPT, however, if I am your friend on Facebook and you show up in my feed. In that case, I know your maiden name, your married name, your nicknames and basically the names of your entire family. And I will bring up these names to you in conversation, mainly while drinking, making myself look like a stalker.
4
If I actually took out my tampon - Boys, skip this one. Girls, you know what I'm talking about. I can barely remember my name, let alone what and when I've shoved something up my crotch. And God forbid I've had a few drinks. I could be digging around for that rope for minutes, convinced that it is or is not up there.
5
If I took my pills - the only pill that this is not on this list is birth control pills. Ask my friends. I was like a human alarm clock when it came to making sure that I did not have a baby until I was ready. 7:00pm. Sharp. Every. Damn. Day.
6
Reminders that I set - I set my phone to tell me about something a week before, a day before, an hour before, then at the time of the said "event." And I start talking to someone, and every single one of those four reminders is as distant a memory as my virginity.
7
The most important thing I was supposed to get at the grocery store - That one major ingredient to make the dream meal? Still at the store. The critical cocktail component? Still on the shelf. Oops!
8
If I turned off the straightening/curling iron - So, this is like a scenario I replay in my mind, several times a week. On my way to work. While my house could, and probably is, burning down. #didiordidnti
9
Cash - who the fuck uses cash anymore? Not me. So, if there is a cash-only situation, I'm usually screwed. And I'm desperately searching for an ATM, so I can eat the best hot dogs EVER.
10
How many drinks I've actually had - This is actually a lie. I know exactly how many drinks I've had at any given time. It depends on who I'm talking to that decides how many I admit to having!
For most, it's a three-day weekend. It's going to be gorgeous here in the Northeast, so get out and enjoy every second of it! And while you're at it, say cheers to the red, white and blue with this drink - it's the BOMB!
Gettin' bombed
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