Memory Loss

I set out to post about something, some very important issue which cropped up during my week-long break. However, the moment I clicked on 'Create Post', I realized I couldn't for the life of me remember what it was that I wanted to rant about. *sigh*

And so, to compensate, I selected this topic. Twisted irony, really.

I find that I've been losing my memory - and my things - quite a lot. Significantly more than I used to anyway. For example, within the last 2 weeks of October up until today, I've managed to misplace (or realize that I'd misplaced) :

1) My copy of William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'

2) A CD

3) My current student card

Also, I managed to forget the topic I wanted to write about. Early stages of Alzheimer's, maybe? Hmmm...

These 3 items might not seem like a big deal to you. But for those who know me, it will come as a shock.

Why? Why am I forgetting things? (Studies don't count - I forget them anyway! The moment I get to the next sentence, I forget the previous one)

I don't know. I can only trust in God. He has a plan for all this, I'm sure. Maybe it's so that I'll be more merciful and compassionate towards those who have this problem. Maybe I really do have Alzheimer's, even at my age. God knows.

Oh, anyway, in case you're interested, I did find the things I'd misplaced, after much heartfelt prayer:

1) William Golding's work was with my cousin - who, when I asked, swore that he did not have it. I made him check again because that was the last known location.

2) My CD was in my bag, hidden under a pile of Hangman paper.

3) The student card was in the pocket of my shirt, which ended up washed. Yes, the card survived, but not without scars. Sadly, the once crisp and new card looks like something which had been in a 3 year old kid's possession.

I think I need a notebook to write down stuff. Oh, wait, have I actually got one already?