Worst Nightmare

I have this fear.  Yes, I admit it.  I may sound fearless but as I get older, being part of the boomer generation, this brain is starting to lose some parts.  Memory parts, that is. 

In order for me to remember, I have to make a list; checking it twice, maybe more. 

Stove:

I am afraid of leaving the stove on.  I did once and thank goodness, nothing went up in smoke.  To remedy this, I put the timer on, two timers in fact, just to jar me out of reverie. 

I am afraid on turning the wrong stove on.  I did, many times.  I was heating a frying pan and after 15 minutes, I thought, gee, how come the pan is cold as ice.  Then I looked at the other element where the rice cooker is resting, it was all melted.  To prevent further accident, I took out all the knobs of the stove except for two that I am supposed to use. 

Heater:

My heating bill is so high.  Why?  Again, I neglect to turn it off.  To save cost, I completely turned it off and wear heavy clothing, socks, mittens and toque during winter.  Or snuggle up with my two furry cats to keep me warm.

Balcony:

I keep the balcony open most of the times.  I love going out on the balcony late at night and first thing in the morning.  When I come in, I make sure that I lock the balcony behind me.  I did.  But I did not notice that Lucy, the cat, was locked out all day long. 

Tooth:

I have worn this darn appendage in my mouth for ages while I wait for an implant since December of 2012.  This is going far too long not to be able to eat properly.  This is an additional thing to remember that I put the dentures before I walk out of the door.  I forgot.  And this is my worst nightmare! 

A list would help and I created one:

• Heater
• Stove
• Balcony
• Lucy (double underline)
• Mirror and a picture

This list is a life saver and prevents any further embarrassment.  I pasted it exactly where I definitely will see to trigger the brain, right on the front door.  This is what I see before I walk out of my sanctuary.

Problem solved and fearless.