My memory is getting so bad that I have to write everything on a "To-Do" list.

[LuckyCharms]

Then, I have to write another list that has only one thing on it:

1) Don't forget to read "To-Do" list.

[brer cat]

1. I'm there with you.

I must have a grocery list if there is more than one item.

[LuckyCharms]

6. Your comment reminded me of a nice memory.

My mom is now passed on, but years ago, I used to do her grocery shopping for her.

She would give me a list of what she wanted, and each time, for years, the list had a line that said "7 bananas".

Always 7. Not a bunch of bananas, not a few bananas, always 7 bananas.

One time, I shorted her and only got 6.

She reamed me out for doing that.

[brer cat]

7. LOL

Our funny mom memories keep us going long after they have passed.

[LuckyCharms]

8. I could see if I went shopping once a week for her...

but the time frames varied, so it wasn't a banana every day for 7 days. Sometimes it was 10 days, sometimes 4 days, sometimes 14 days, etc.

[zanana1]

10. That's one banana a day.

I do that too!

[Harker]

12. When I select green beans and snow peas

I get 33.

[Claustrum]

2. LOL. My mom is the same.

She writes down what she needs to buy when she goes shopping but then forgets to read the list when she is shopping. So she still forgets to buy some of the items needed.

[Deuxcents]

3. Me, too

I write it on my list of things to do but it’s no use unless you take the list with you! You’re not alone with this..ain’t it greats?!

[OAITW r.2.0]

4. My memory is so bad..I write a to-do list and another that note that says "refer to the to-do list".

Truth

[LakeArenal]

5. The Wonder Years. I wonder where I put that list.

[Fla Dem]

9. I haven't gotten that far yet. I do the to do list, but not the note to not

forget the “to do list”. Glad there is still room for me to slip further into the abyss.

[Harker]

11. I take a phone photo of my shopping lists.

I routinely lose paper lists between the store parking lot and the produce department.

Last shopping trip I was so wrapped up in making sure I had a good backup photo that I left a wad of thoughtfully selected coupons on the kitchen table.

I don't fret much about this sort of thing personally, but I know my lack of focus and my inefficiency frustrate my wife, so there are innumerable good reasons for getting my shit together.

I think thinking too much interferes with my mental processes. I think.