Q11: Do you have a good long-term memory?

My ability to remember events and details long-term is most readily apparent in the areas of the logical and the sensual. If something is intuitive and I can see how it fits into the big picture, I can easily remember it. If an event makes an impact on me in any way, I can remember sensual things, e.g. what I see, hear, feel, or even smell. I believe my memory to be average when it pertains to things that I feel are unimportant or uninspiring.

When I find myself in a meaningful moment, I automatically take in my total environment. I remember small details of where I am, the setting, smells, impressions, feelings, and even to some extent what people are wearing. It’s almost as if I take a mental snapshot of the moment for posterity. I especially remember words spoken. I recently reestablished contact with some childhood friends. It shocked me to hear that they didn’t remember ever having met me, although I remembered specific events where we spent time together.

From childhood to college, I never saw the importance in keeping a day planner. I’ve unsuccessfully tried on multiple occasions to organize my time by writing tasks, dates, and times down. This has always seemed like a waste of time for me because I never refer to it, because for the most part, I remember important information.