Re-building the Building Blocks…

Wow what an interesting prompt. Knowing someone like me, this would probably be extremely painful. Meeting so many interesting people on debate competitions, vacations, school and even family and friends. Where do I begin?

1. I would begin the process of recovering by turning to my parents and brothers, to see the type of life I lived. I would request to see pictures, Facebook posts, awards, and everything to do with my life. I would also take my computer to Apple to unlock it so I could see the writing that I’ve done, and things I’ve read. I would want to know peoples outward feelings towards me as the first step.

2. The emotional journey I could imagine would be ridiculous. I mean supposing I had lost my memory, I would not realize that the family that is telling me about my life is the family I grew up with. I can imagine many tears at people telling me things that I should remember, such as the trip to Disney or the many car rides to Maryland. But I could also imagine much laughter at the mischievous things I had supposedly done.

3. Picking and choosing memories to me would seem wrong. I would want the same memories, so that when I actually got my memory back everything would be in place, and there would be no loose ends. All the pain, and suffering but also the laughs and triumphs have made me me. How could I not be a different person without having each and every experience. It would feel weird. I suppose if I was forced to I would take out the time I tripped and made my 6th grade team lose Field day. But then again my friends still bring it up to this day, so I would be missing a big part of me.