Things We Forget

Setting clothes out the night before. Morning me always regrets it.

Writing thank-you notes. I always mean to, but time slips away.

Doing dishes right after eating. I always tell myself “later,” which is code for “never.”

Taking breaks. I push through exhaustion like it’s a competition.

Wearing sunscreen. I regret it every time I skip it, but still… I skip it.

Updating apps. I risk “outdated version” errors just to avoid hitting “update all.”

Cleaning out my bag. There’s probably a whole economy in there by now.

Stretching before bed. I know it helps sleep, but I’m already halfway there.

Returning phone calls. I need emotional preparation for those.

Checking voicemail. If it’s important, they’ll text.