he topic doesn’t interest me. When my attention has been captured, I retain all that has been said verbatim, generally, word for word. Making a speech in front of a group of people allows me to express my views and opinions on a variety of subjects. I tell stories, make examples, use mannerisms and fall back on experiential learning to emphasize the subject that I am discussing. I can best express myself through written communication. I mostly write reports at work and letters to friends, relatives and businesses. I revise and correct until I am satisfied the idea that I want to present is concise, clear and to the point.Memory and VisualizationMy memory can be atrocious. I can’t put things away at home because I forget where I put them. I leave one room only to forget which room I’m going into next. Names and faces are difficult to recall, and yet I remember sets of numbers without a problem. I can recall the social security numbers of all my children, my partner and both my ex-husbands. I can remember the VIN number to my car without thinking twice about it. I visualize destinations in my head and when giving directions, I give the most direct route. Sometimes, when speaking Spanish and I can’t find the word, I have to jump back in English to find a comparative word in Spanish. I compensate by writing things in my date book. Sometimes, I can’t remember where I put that either!Time ManagementIn order to manage my time in the most efficient way, I prioritize things in the order of importance to my family. No matter what I do, my family comes first. I have worked the midnight shift and remained on patrol so that I can spend the day with my children and not have them raised by a sitter. This sacrifice of my time has been rewarded by watching my children grow into happy wonderful little people. My boyfriend has been my greatest champion in this area. He has helped me organize my time and some...
