uGoGirlFriday

the art of losing

It’s amazing how often we take something for granted, how much we tend to neglect something, that is, until they’re gone. Why is it that some things have to get lost first before we understand their true value?

Last Friday, I had the misfortune of losing my make-up kit pouch which also holds my Social Security ID, Driver’s License and my car insurance policy inside the office. I was really shocked considering that I have always felt secured inside the office. At first, I thought my pouch was just misplaced or someone took a really mean prank on me. But as the end of the day drew near, it became apparent that I DID lose my pouch. I was fine with losing those high-end make-ups, but the IDs?! That’s just too much. I’d have to file for an affidavit of loss, pay for replacement fees, etc.

Anyhow, this morning, the floor manager informed me that the janitor saw IDs on the trash bin. Lo and behold, he was referring to MY SSS ID and Driver’s license! *whew* After cleaning them with alcohol, I immediately secured them and vowed not to bring them anywhere unless I’m driving or they’re required from some application form of some sort. I guess one can never be too sure and secured, huh?

Just don’t wait for something like that to happen before you realize how important something is. I WAS lucky that the person who took that pouch had the decency to “return” my IDs. But then again, luck is not always on our side. Prevention will ALWAYS better than cure.