How is it that our memory is good enough to retain the least triviality that happens to us, and yet not good enough to recollect how often we have told it to the same person?
- François Duc de La Rochefoucauld
Not quite accurate in my case, because I forget everything!
But I can relate with the multiple retelling part. It's quite embarrassing, especially when the person I'm talking to lets me finish the entire story - complete with all the gestures and sound effects - before informing me of my forgetfulness. It's like he's trying to catch any inconsistencies in my story.
Not big deal though, as I enjoy telling my animated stories over and over again. Have I ever told you about the time when...
But I can relate with the multiple retelling part. It's quite embarrassing, especially when the person I'm talking to lets me finish the entire story - complete with all the gestures and sound effects - before informing me of my forgetfulness. It's like he's trying to catch any inconsistencies in my story.
Not big deal though, as I enjoy telling my animated stories over and over again. Have I ever told you about the time when...