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I am the worst at sticking to something I vow to do. And when I say that, of course I'm referring to the fact that I basically forgot about this blog the second I pressed "Publish Post" last week. Who would have thought that me forgetting about my blog inspired me to blog about forgetting things. Does that even make sense?

Now, there are the normal things one tends to forget about: doing the dishes when you're done, turning a light off, blowing a candle out (deadly, in case you didn't know). But I take forgetting to a whole new level. Forgetting to take the laptop off the top of my car before driving away and having it smash onto the freeway pavement (yeah, mom: you didn't know about that). Forgetting to get my change of $40 dollars at the grocery store, as well as an entire bag of food. Forgetting my phone was in my pocket as I jumped into the fountain back at home in good old Normal, Illinois.

Most of the time this "forgetting" nonsense is, plain and simple, bad. Although, they usually make for a good story. Regardless of the jokes we can make after the fact, we must focus on the process of forgetting itself: it means we left out an element of something. That our goal wasn't accomplished due to the process of "skipping a step" toward a goal... even if that goal is to simply keep my iPhone from getting waterlogged. These are just minor forgetful happenings. But forgetfulness can create life-changing issues, and these are the ones we need to focus on and actually care about, as well as be proactive about.

In America, one of the main objectives in life (for most of us, at least), is to make it on our own out in the real world. For many of us -- including me, -- that means moving away from home and starting school or work elsewhere. And those are the times that forgetfulness can screw you the heck over. In other words, forgetting to keep in contact with some of the people you truly care about. Or forgetting to write Mom a birthday card when she manages to send you a letter not only once, but every holiday, every year. Keeping positive ties is, in my opinion, the absolute worst thing to force to the back of your mind. These people made you happy while you were growing up, so why let that go to waste? They were there for you through sicknesses, break-ups and losses. Of course, you want to move on and grow. But, "moving on" doesn't mean you can't have relationships all over the map. These relationships can still grow even if you're apart and can turn into one of the biggest assets in your life.

There are obviously times where the goal itself is to forget. For instance, I wish all I could do is forget how my elementary school years ended with days full of ridicule and nights spent crying myself to sleep. How the only person I've ever truly loved didn't feel at all the same way. Or the fact that I wasn't close with my Grandpa before he died unexpectedly. Or that my Grandma is still so lost without him, even 10 years after his parting.

There is no moral to these thoughts or any solid conclusive sentence to leave you with. I guess these rambles stem from years of issues I've had with that little thing called "forgetfulness." I guess I'm just stirring up thoughts in hope that you'll stay on top of the goals that really matter. It can only benefit you in the long run.

Pardon the semi-depressing post; I know I said I'd entertain you. Maybe I did, but I doubt that I left you feeling anything near bliss. But I promise these will typically be spunky and fun! Just today was a little bit of an off-day. Thanks for sticking it out.

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That's bound to cheer you up! :)

Until next time,

erika