Am I suffering from Selective Amnesia

Recently I have come to realise that a couple of my friends can remember events spanning for up to 20years or sometimes even more. I was quite perplexed when some friends were telling me what they did when they were about three (3) years old????? Seriously, I can barely remember what happened last year - I am serious!!!!

So I am already questioning whether I am normal (of course I am) and would like to know if there is anyone out there that has the same issue. It is actually very funny when old friends are discussing things that happened a long time ago and I cannot associate with what they are talking about. Sometimes some people think I am being snobbish but the truth is I cannot remember most of these things.

I initially came to a conclusion that I was not good with faces or names - I still am not but being hit with the fact that others can remember so many things and I cannot baffles my mind, especially in these days of social media where we meet very old friends and school mates. Don't get me wrong, I remember some events but I am quite amazed at the details that others can remember.

However, regardless of how long, I can remember events that I hold 'tres speciale' or that struck me as unforgettable. For instance, I have a vague memory of celebrating my 8 year old birthday, getting my hair permed (jerry curled) for the first time, my wedding day and other special moments in my life. But random events like days in the university, high school, especially who did what and when..... I can barely remember so now I am wondering WHY!!!!!!!!