I just had this conversation with the lovely Eva and man she made me laugh, and most importantly, made me feel a lot better. I'm putting it here so I don't forget, I don't want to forget anymore.
So I guess I'm not losing my mind per say, more than I already have, it's nice having it confirmed by someone else though.
Below is our conversation and HERE is the best post (in my own "un-biased" opinion of course) she's written.
Eva
are you still thinking about your next tattoo
??
the dragon??
??
the dragon??
Connie
I'm always thinking of my next tattoos :)
but havent decided which is next
Eva
which one hurt the most, and which one is your favourite?
Connie
haha
you always ask interesting things
My ankh hurt the most, oh boy
that was ridiculous
and my favourite is my phoenix
Eva
which one on your ankle?
Connie
haha no no
My Ankh
On my back :)
with the wings
It's an egyptian cross
Eva
oooooooooh
i know that one
i thought for a second there was a tattoo that you had that i forgot about :|
Connie
I forgot what brand of cigarettes I smoked the other night
It's getting a little bit ridiculous.
Eva
oh dear :S
has that ever happened before?
Connie
Dude, I forget everything.
It's just happening more and more now.
Eva
no meaning, something that you use everyday, forgetting the name of it.
Connie
My car (side note - the other day I completely forgot what kind of car I drive and had to ask Eva what it was...)
Eva
ah yeah
that one
Connie
I forget every morning whether or not I put deoderant on
Eva
oh thats normal
, Connie
I get out of the shower having forgotten I turned my light on
, Eva
i forget that ALLL the time!
:)
Connie
and I'm like "why the fk is my light on"
Eva
haha
but its what you do in the morning when you're not really awake
Connie
I'd think I was haunted but it's just me forgetting
Eva
thats acceptable
, Connie
haha fair enough
Sarah said the other day I seem to keep getting old people problems, like my back and my tummy
Eva
because i am a good friend, i am looking up 10 early signs of alzheimers.
Connie
why not the memory thing too!
Eva
you're safe, there is nothing wrong with you
Connie
hahahahahha
are you sure?
Eva
i am.
Connie
What are the 10 signs?
Eva
i will send you the list.
Connie
What about Dementia?
Eva
i'll look up that one now for you
Connie
I am demented after all :P
Eva
that you are... but clinically demented is another story.
nope, you're safe, dont think you have dementia either.
Connie
Huh. Misplacing things, mood swings, changes in personality, apathy, not knowing the day of the week, memory loss
nice
I dont have it now but I'll bet good money I will when I'm older
Eva
yeah but the way its written is severe.
Connie
I won't be though because I'll probably foget :P
bet*
Eva
hahaha
here are 10 signs that you dont have it, according to this list.
1. you remember everything that you forget, eventually. people with dementia do not.
2. you are able to complete a task, or at least come back to if after being distracted. at least you dont go building a house or cooking a meal and leave it and forget that you started it. there would be homeless and hungry people living with you otherwise ;)
Connie
Strokes, depression, alcoholism, infections, hormone disorders, nutritional deficiencies and brain tumours can all cause dementia-like symptoms.
well I'm not having a stroke and I really hope I don't have a tumour but the rest makes sense
Eva
3. you have zero problems with language. you are very easy to understand.
4. i've not seen you disoriented, other than struggling to remember something from a period of your life where everything was fuzzy thanks to the things you were consuming.
5. you have no problem with judgement, of places, of people, of time and distance. you are very well prepared and not phased by being in a new situation with new places, people, time or distance.
6. you can think very well abstractly. its the whole numbers thing. and the universe is abstract and you freakin love the universe!
7. everyone misplaces things. its normal. my mother looks for the glasses that are on her head. i look for my phone which is in my hand. as long as you're not putting your shampoo and conditioner in the washing machine, or looking for the grass fertiliser in the pantry, i think you'll be right.
8. everyone is sad or moody or something or other. but you dont plot to kill someone after singing sunshine and lollipops. its just not you.
Connie
^ I plot that all the time just quietly.
Eva
9. moods change, personality doesnt. you can change aspects of the way that you think but i dont think any one can change their in herent personality... like, you're funny. i dont think you could be unfunny to save your life. and you're compassionate about people... i dont think you would ever deep down not give a rats about anything important to you.
deep down, kinda thought that, but for the purpose of this exercise I will erase that comment from the record ;)
10. its normal to not like obligatory things.
but when you dont want to listen to music, or read books, or write in your moleskin book, or mess on buzzfeed, or watch your favourite movies, or when your favourite movies and music are things you cannot stand anymore, that is the time to be worried. I dont believe you will ever be in danger of this, no matter how many times you forget that you turned on the light, or how many times you quietly plot after singing about sunshine.
but when you dont want to listen to music, or read books, or write in your moleskin book, or mess on buzzfeed, or watch your favourite movies, or when your favourite movies and music are things you cannot stand anymore, that is the time to be worried. I dont believe you will ever be in danger of this, no matter how many times you forget that you turned on the light, or how many times you quietly plot after singing about sunshine.
so there you are. 10 reasons why you are not at risk of losing your mind :D
Connie
You have made me laugh through this whole thing, that's fantastic.
Eva
i am so glad :)
Connie
What a perfect 10 reasons I'm not losing my mind, more than I already have of course!
Eva
hahaha
i think i should turn this into a blog post.
Connie
This whole conversation is going on mine lol
, Eva
ode to connie, who is not losing her mind (but plotting your death as i write this)
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