Holy crap. I am losing my mind!

[Data Holmes]

I left my keys in the ignition once... for three days. Truck was in the driveway the whole time. Three days later I was taking out the trash and went to get something out of it and there they were. I didn't have a clue.

I've lost my keys, wallet, cell all by putting them into different pockets. I once forgot to wear my glasses for half a day until my mother commented I should just get them instead of squinting at the tv. I didn't even realize I wasn't wearing them.

I once forgot where I was going in a store. Walked in with a plan to get three items, went about 20 paces into the store and forgot where I was going. That was scary.

 

[Sakrysta]

^I hate that feeling. I'm forever walking into a room and forgetting why I went in there.

I've never misplaced something in the fridge/freezer, but I'm sure I'm capable of it.

 

[AstroSmurf]

Oh god... are we admitting to that too. *sigh* Alright then.

I forget where I am going or doing all the time. I will go food shopping and forget why I am in there if I don't have a list. I will also forget what I am going to say pretty often too. My excuse? I think my brain is going so fast on so many things that the little daily mundane items get lost in there. I remember the tiniest of work related things for years but my own personal things get shoved out of the way.

 

[Data Holmes]

Anyone ever go to the store for one specific item, buy twelve things and completely forget that one item, the one you specifically went to the store for to begin with, until you get home?

 

[Amaris]

Anyone ever go to the store for one specific item, buy twelve things and completely forget that one item, the one you specifically went to the store for to begin with, until you get home?

All of the time.


J.

 

[Data Holmes]

Anyone ever go to the store for one specific item, buy twelve things and completely forget that one item, the one you specifically went to the store for to begin with, until you get home?

All of the time.


J.

You ever remember just as you start to pull out of the parking spot and say "fuck it, I'm not going back in there"?

 

[Amaris]

Anyone ever go to the store for one specific item, buy twelve things and completely forget that one item, the one you specifically went to the store for to begin with, until you get home?

All of the time.


J.

You ever remember just as you start to pull out of the parking spot and say "fuck it, I'm not going back in there"?

Apparently we are both well seasoned warriors in that regard.

J.

 

[Data Holmes]

All of the time.


J.

You ever remember just as you start to pull out of the parking spot and say "fuck it, I'm not going back in there"?

Apparently we are both well seasoned warriors in that regard.

J.

Apparently.

I did one the other day, I left the house to go to the store on my day off to pick up something for dinner... and drove to work, for no reason. Work mind you is in the COMPLETE OPPOSITE DIRECTION of the store I was going to.

It didn't even dawn on me until I was a turn away from my job.

 

[RoJoHen]

I am overjoyed by the number of people who also lose things in their refrigerators.

I find the entire notion completely absurd.

What? It's totally understandable.

Well, I have never once done this. I'm not sure why I would ever need to set something down in order to grab something else out of the fridge.

 

[Tribbles]

I'm with the people who go into a room/store with a purpose, and leave that place having not accomplished my original task. If something distracts me, that's it; I forget what I wanted to retrieve. I definitely have to shop with a list at all times.

Regarding the original situation: white vinegar works well, as several of the other ladies have pointed out. I haven't used it for a load I'd forgotten for a few days (but don't feel bad, Randi, I forget clothes in the dryer on a regular basis!), but I use it whenever I wash towels. Towels tend to get that musty mildew odor quickly once they've been put in a hamper, but I put a cup of white vinegar in my washing machine at the same time I add the detergent, then throw the towels in and let them soak for about fifteen minutes. After that, wash and dry as usual, and everything smells fresh. Hope you're able to sort it out, Randi!

 

[John Picard]

Anyone ever go to the store for one specific item, buy twelve things and completely forget that one item, the one you specifically went to the store for to begin with, until you get home?

All of the time.


J.

You ever remember just as you start to pull out of the parking spot and say "fuck it, I'm not going back in there"?

Just did that two weeks ago -- one of many instances.

I find the entire notion completely absurd.

What? It's totally understandable.

Well, I have never once done this. I'm not sure why I would ever need to set something down in order to grab something else out of the fridge.

Just you wait. I've done that one too.

 

[Yeoman Randi]

I cannot even begin to tell you how happy you've all made me. I am not alone in my insanity!!!!

Good news. The load that fermented in the washing machine for at least four days ended up fine. No moldy stains and no smell.

It must be a christmas miracle!

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Anyone ever go to the store for one specific item, buy twelve things and completely forget that one item, the one you specifically went to the store for to begin with, until you get home?

All of the time.


J.

You ever remember just as you start to pull out of the parking spot and say "fuck it, I'm not going back in there"?

Ditto! It's usually cat food or loo roll that I overlook

I always find my glasses on my head, but I now have three pairs ~ or at least I think I do

Not so much a 'losing my mind' moment but my first bimbo (I actually couldn't spell that, does that make me a bimbo or not?!) moment ~ Out for drinks with man, reading Sunday papers, and he was talking about harnessing tidal energy and how brilliant electric cars were going to be. I'd slightly glazed over with the monologue... We were sitting under spot lights and I glanced up through my fringe and with great gravitas asked "Don't you think my hair looks really shiney today?" That comment is what this smiley is for

YR I am happy for your washing

 

[melancholymecha]

it was my birthday yesterday, & my cousin called on the phone to wish me a happy birthday. I picked up her call while I was eating something and trying to answer a ring at the door at the same time. After she said "happy birthday!" instead of saying thanks back, I said "happy birthday!" too. I felt sooo stupid.

I do not multi-task well...

 

[Tom Riley]

^ Oh, that's a good one.

At work, I'll randomly walk into the wrong room. I'll be heading somewhere to do one thing, but instead walk to a completely different place as if I was going to be doing something completely different. Actually it just happened really bad the other day. I was supposed to be bringing some boxes out to the front desk and I instead started walking in the opposite direction. I caught myself, turned around... walked clear past the front desk and into the next room, and then had to go back out to the front desk.

 

[Holdfast]

I ran a red light at an intersection because I was looking at the green light at the NEXT intersection. I'd say that was pretty stupid, but at least there were no accidents.

I've done this once too.

I am overjoyed by the number of people who also lose things in their refrigerators.

I find the entire notion completely absurd.

What? It's totally understandable.

A person has an item in their left hand. They open the fridge with their right hand. They reach into the fridge, PUT THE ITEM DOWN IN THE FRIDGE, and pick up the desired food--leaving the original item in its place. (Change the hands used as applicable.)

Precisely.

Anyone ever go to the store for one specific item, buy twelve things and completely forget that one item, the one you specifically went to the store for to begin with, until you get home?

All of the time.

You ever remember just as you start to pull out of the parking spot and say "fuck it, I'm not going back in there"?

Been there, done that, swore copiously.



I remember once I was on call for work, and was just in the bathroom washing my hands and got a call on my cell phone. So I answered the call and had to go into work and do an assessment. I'd just driven back home from the hospital after that assessment when I realised I didn't have my watch on. So I thought, shit, must have left it or dropped it in the ER (that watch has a deployant clasp so it's feasible if I'd been fiddling with it and I was sure I'd done that while on hold calling someone else on one of landlines). So I drove all the way back and searched everywhere. Turned the ER upside down, found nothing and drove back home in a stinking mood, thinking I'd need to claim it on my insurance the next day (this was on a Sunday, so I couldn't call then).

Got back home. Went to take a piss. Found my watch by the bathroom sink, where I'd left it while washing my hands when the original call came in.

 

[RoJoHen]

What? It's totally understandable.

A person has an item in their left hand. They open the fridge with their right hand. They reach into the fridge, PUT THE ITEM DOWN IN THE FRIDGE, and pick up the desired food--leaving the original item in its place. (Change the hands used as applicable.)

Precisely.

But why are you putting it down in the first place? Can't you keep it in your hand while grabbing the new thing with your other hand? Why do you have the remote in the kitchen in the first place? My remote never leaves my coffee table.

 

[JustKate]

^ RoJoHen, you must not be one of those people - and they are out there, and while lots of them are men, not all are - who simply isn't happy unless he has that remote in his hot little hand.

I lose glasses all the time - not the kind you see through, the kind you drink out of. Fortunately I haven't thus far lost one with milk or something spoilable in it.

 

[John Picard]

What? It's totally understandable.

A person has an item in their left hand. They open the fridge with their right hand. They reach into the fridge, PUT THE ITEM DOWN IN THE FRIDGE, and pick up the desired food--leaving the original item in its place. (Change the hands used as applicable.)

Precisely.

But why are you putting it down in the first place? Can't you keep it in your hand while grabbing the new thing with your other hand? Why do you have the remote in the kitchen in the first place? My remote never leaves my coffee table.

How old are you again? If you're under 30, give it a few years.

Hell, I've found myself walking into a room in the house, perplexed as to why I went there. Then, I've had instances where I'm walking around with something in my hand (a book, remote, phone -- you name it) and I can't remember what/why/where my intentions were. I've sometimes found that retracing my steps would help jog my memory.

 

[Captain Shaw]

Am i the only one who has sat down to watch a show that i have recorded only to forget that its recorded so have sat thought the ads.