Mary Poppins would hate me

by Jillian @ http://blueshelled.com . October 19, 2009 . 10:33AM

For most places in the South, I think this summer and fall have been the rainiest we’ve seen in a long time. Besides my ire at nobody knowing how to drive in the rain, it has necessitated some other factors. It means I can’t carry some of my favorite bags, because rain splatter isn’t in fashion. I’ve been relegated to sneakers instead of my standard flip flops much earlier this year. And I’ve been forced to carry my trusty Gustbuster umbrella with me everywhere.

However, there is a problem. I lose things on a regular basis. This is my 2nd gustbuster and my 4th umbrella in 2 years. It doesn’t matter if it’s an umbrella I grabbed as a cheapie at Wal-mart on a rainy day or an expensive Gustbuster that I adore. Chances are, someone is going to walk off with a new umbrella when I’m around.

I’m not this forgetful with anything else in my life. I’ve managed to keep a multitude of planners, every cell phone I’ve ever had, and an 8-year old boy without losing any of them permanently.

Umbrellas are elusive, sneaky little bastards.

I get rained on alot.

The good news is that the people at my school and in my office building are in the money. I have single handedly supplied them with rain gear for the next several months.

You’re welcome.