Foundations

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When I walk out the door in the morning, I have to take a whole slew of things with me: a purse, a work bag, a gym bag (containing everything I need to get ready for work), lunch (in a container with some blue ice to keep it cold), and anything I need to complete errands.

With all that stuff to remember, it was inevitable that someday I'd forget something. It happened today. After my workout at the gym, I was laying out my things before I got into the shower. Towel--check. Clean clothes to change into--check. Undergarments--Uh-oh. I had some, but not everything I needed.

What to do? There was NO WAY I was going to reuse the sweaty piece I just took off. If I had been a couple of decades younger, I probably could have gotten away without wearing the item. However, that wasn't going to happen now, especially since I was going to work. I showered, put on what I had, and headed to a store to buy a replacement.

I found something suitable on the "80% off" clearance rack and took it to the checkout at the front of the store. After the clerk rang it up my purchase, she started to put it in a bag. I told her that wouldn't be necessary, because [speaking in sotto voce] I needed to use it right away. Fortunately, I was the only one at the cash register. When she didn't get it, I was forced to lower my voice even more, and tell her why. This time I could tell by her expression she understood. She said, "I hate it when that happens" and handed me my purchase with the receipt. I asked her if the store had a bathroom I could use and she pointed towards it.

Things don't end up on the massive clearance rack for no reason; according to the garment tags the piece should have been my size, but it was a bit too tight when I put it on. However, at least it was better than going without. I'm gonna make sure I double check the gym bag from now on!