Jashan T Personal Essay
Embarrassing memories. If someone was having a good day, all that is needed is one mortifying memory to surprise them and suddenly pull their smile a little down. Or, if one is engaging in a highly focused activity, like a game-defining moment in the middle of a sports match, a single memory can tuck some insecurity behind that person's ear, lowering their focus and causing them to miss their chance. An awkward conversation, a missed opportunity, or a humiliating moment in public. Embarrassing memories always carefully plan to appear when they are least wanted to tarnish the progress of someone attempting to improve as a person. In my case, the highest-stakes activity I would be interrupted in would likely be something along the lines of watching grass grow or staring at a wall if (I'm particularly busy that day). Unfortunately, when the memory hits, I have no choice but to pay my inexpensive attention to it. Just the other day, a memory struck that upset me surprisingly