I can't remember movies.

Yes, it's true. Unless I've seen a movie 5+ times, there is no way I will remember it. If you ask me if I've seen a certain movie, I can usually tell you yes or no and whether or not I liked it. However, if you try to discuss the character or the plot with me, you will assuredly quiet and confuse me because there's probably no way I remember anything about the movie.

I was thinking tonight about how this small issue has always really bothered me. It has been a source of embarrassment for me because when you tell someone that you've seen a movie, they expect that you will be able to have a discussion about it and I've always had to explain that, no, I really can't discuss this movie because I don't actually remember it.

However, tonight, as I was thinking about this, I realized that what has always felt like an embarassing curse could actually be a huge blessing.

1) Though it makes me terrible with small talk, it also allows me to see a movie I've already seen as if I've never seen it.

2) If we're at the video store, nobody ever has to worry about renting a movie I've already seen - and my friends appreciate that!

3) I have more room in my brain to remember other more important stuff!

See, not so bad after all! :)