I often talk about how much of a slacker I am. I forget stuff all of the time.
Well, this is what really happens...It's not that I forget the occasion or event or plans and commitments I've made, I just have absolutely no idea what day it is. Ever.
Like not so long ago, we went to a BBQ at Turbo's bro's house. When Turbo called to tell them we were running late, my SIL said no problem and joked about waiting however long it takes for a cheesecake on her birthday. Turbo hung up the phone and said, 'did you know today is LisaE's birthday?'. And, though I had forgotten it was her birth DAY, I said, 'It's the 11th?'. That's how I work. Yes I knew it was her birthday, but I had no idea it was July 11. Had anyone along my morning said, 'hey it's July 11' I would have turned to Turbo and told him, 'ooh, it's LisaE's birthday today'.
So, now that you know this I can tell you what I've done that makes me a slacker this time.
Yesterday I flipped the calendar over from July to August. Yep, yesterday. When I did this I saw the string of birthdays I have forgotten and neglected. Not that they are big ones. Just Nana, my great-grandmother in her 90's, and Becky, the one cousin I have that I spent my entire childhood plotting and playing with, and Bill, an uncle celebrating his 50th year. Nope, no biggies.
I know that when I talk to these people, when I finally send them a belated card or gift, they will agree it is no big deal. They will giggle off my apologies, tell me they understand because I am so darn busy all of the time, laugh at my laundry list of excuses. Most likely we will laugh a bit together.
For now, I feel terrible. Horrible that I forgot. And I really really really do hope they understand that my mind is a very mysterious thing. Mysterious, unpredictable, but mostly a bit foggy these days.
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