Tag Archives: memory loss

Oct6

How important are gifts?

Posted on by
Standard

Tuesday I bought two presents for Christmas.  I know, it’s early.  It was one of those deals that don’t come around all the time so I leapt at the chance to get it.  That evening I told Jacob that I bought some presents already and while he tried to guess what it was, I told him that I didn’t want him spending very much on me this year like he did last year.  He asked me if I even remembered what he got me last year.  (He knows I have a memory loss issue.)

“Yes, the ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ poster, the black diamond ring I wanted from Jared’s, and cash.”

So, then he was trying to remember what I got him.  “Binoculars!” 

This got us started on what other presents we had given each other and neither of us can remember what we gave/received from each other for our birthdays last year.  I know he gave me flowers, cupcakes, and a present but can’t remember what the present was.  I can’t remember what I got him for his birthday either.  But, even he can’t remember what the gifts were.  Why is this?  Is it part of my memory loss or is it really necessary to spend money on each other when the reason we don’t remember it is because we don’t appreciate it?

I worked with a friend who said she and her husband don’t exchange Christmas gifts and they put all their money towards the kids.  Well, I get that, but don’t you need to show some thought towards your spouse, or significant other.  At least give a card??  I don’t think I could ever not give a gift for Jacob.    Well that was until our anniversary came around and I got us two pictures to hang up and he bought me a super nice watch.  Still need to look into that one. 

Anywho, just wanted to share that thought on if presents were really important if we already show that we love each other and we’re the only things we need in life.  And that goes for family and friends, too.

Sep26

Time flies when you’re…married.

Posted on by
Standard

Sunday was our 1-year anniversary.  Yay us!  It doesn’t seem like a year has passed but a lot of things have happened – all good for the both of us.  The only problem is my memory!  First, we picked up the wedding cakes that we froze and saved to eat again on our anniversary.  My mom thought we could all (family) share it but I asked that just Jacob and I share in that moment.  We had both the turtle head and the top of my cake.  My cake was HEAVY!!  So, we got home, had our evening, went to bed, and NEVER ATE THE CAKE!  Tonight, Jacob is out so another night is going to pass without eating the cake.  I heard it was good luck to eat the cake on your anniversary.  Is it bad luck to eat it after?  Should we just throw it away or is that worse?  Who cares?!  Why do I worry about these things.

The second thing is this little piece of lingerie I’ve had for a year!  I bought a groupon to ‘Underwear’ to buy something for my wedding night.  I completely forgot about it until after the freaking wedding.  Ding dong me!  A month later, on the last day the coupon was good, I rushed to the store and picked out a cotton chemise.  I thought that I would take it to Costa Rica in January for our delayed honeymoon.  Well, I forgot it.  What I mean is, I didn’t even remember I had it until 3 weeks after we got back from our trip.  The whole time I knew I was forgetting something but couldn’t think of what it was.

Save it for Valentine’s Day?  Nope…forgot.  Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day?  Nope.  Saving it for our anniversary.  Did I remember?  No. (Insert Pacman fails sound here) So, I’m not going to worry about it.  Gonna save it for a random day for just because.  And, even though Jacob will read this, he won’t remember either and it will be our fun surprise.  Sorry, no pictures for that day!!

Need to pick up some Ginko for my memory, but I’ll probably forget to do that, too.