i'm a lot like Lexie and DayTr. but I would like to add that my memory is improving with sobriety (and my advancing age is 53).
I do try to do simple tasks like memorize my grocery list (sometimes it's the 3rd try where I score 100% of remember what i need)...i use word association to help myself and I've rediscovered how much i enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.
i think a lot of my improvement is due to sleeping well too. sleep deprivation makes my thought process hinky.