How well do you memorize stuff? You know, phone numbers and such?
I think I have a pretty good long term memory. Some bits of information I?ve needed over my lifetime has become stored in long term memory and I can usually access it easily: my social security number is a really good example of that. I used to know Rich?s SSN by heart because of how many times we needed it for doctors. On the other hand, I cannot remember the kids? or TB?s SSNs. I might get the numbers into my short term memory but there is a very limited amount of space in that drawer and usually never gets near long term memory.
My short term memory used to be better when I was younger. I was able to cram all kinds of crazy things in short term memory. It either then went into the long term drawer (like memorizing that O Neg is my blood type) or to where the light goes when you turn the switch off. Anytime I?ve taken a test, the information I needed for the test was forgotten as soon as I turned it in to the proctor.
Sometimes I get annoyed with myself for forgetting something like a phone number. Then I always remind myself about Albert Einstein. He couldn?t be bothered memorizing phone numbers, not even his own. He said he could always look it up in a phone book ? why should he clutter his mind?
That sounds good to me!
Superbowl Week...
1. Patriots or Panthers?
I?d have to flip a coin. I don?t follow football anymore and I don?t care who wins.
2. If you could get in, name two celebrities you would want to run into at the Playboy Party.
Ack!! I wouldn?t want to go to the Playboy Party. If I happened to be there, though, I guess I?d like to meet Harrison Ford and Mel Gibson. Um, I guess they wouldn?t be there since they don?t play football?
3. Would you throw a party at your house or go to a bar to watch the game?
I?d rather have my own party. I used to have a party when I watched football
4. Which is more appealing, Beyonce singing the National anthem or Janet Jackson performing the halftime show?
Neither sounds entertaining to me.
5. Jake Delhomme or Tom Brady?
Who?
Posted by Cassie at January 27, 2004 04:52 PM