My wallen was stolen yesterday, right out of my purse. I guess you’d call it pickpocketing, except this wasn’t my pocket. Maybe “pickpocketbooking?”
Anyway, it sucks. I’m fine, and very grateful for that, but I now face a grand adventure in replacing all those little plastic rectangles that make life worthwhile. My bank has given me two completely conflicting answers about my debit card, and I do not look forward to my visit with the DMV.
In times like this, there’s really only one thing you can turn to. Two, really. Double bass drums.
And remember kids – teacher says:
- If you prefer not to carry a purse, be sure to keep your wallet in your front pocket.
- If you do carry a purse, make surely it’s securely closed. Don’t hang it on the back of your chair; place it on the ground between your feet.
- Report the theft to the police – you might need a police report to replace some of your IDs.
- Thieves are fiendishly tricky. Don’t beat yourself up if you get robbed.
Remember this: In 1999, famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma was performing in Manhattan. After the concert, he took a cab back to his hotel. He got out, and then realized he had forgotten his cello. His $2.5 million, 300 year-old Stradivarius cello. In the cab. In New York City.
The good news is, he got it back. But just imagine that moment when he realized where his cello was.
So don’t feel so bad. As long as you’re okay, you have everything.
EARNOIZE 