Have you ever had a period where you just kept losing and forgetting things? It’s pretty tough. Lately, I’ve been so forgetful, I even wondered if it was something serious like the early stages of Alzheimer’s. It’s pretty worrying, honestly.
Just the other day, I planned to play tennis after work. I took my tennis bag to work, but when I opened it at the club, I realized I forgot my shorts and shoes. The only thing I had were sweatpants, which were far from ideal in the middle of a heatwave. Without shoes, I ended up buying a new pair for $90, even though I had several at home.
This isn’t the first time I’ve been caught unprepared. Once, in a similar rush, I forgot my tennis shoes and had to buy a pair endorsed by Rafael Nadal for $130! Over the past few months, in my haste, I’ve lost sunglasses, a wallet, flip-flops, keys, and ended up buying new shoes. The rush even led me to damage my car, costing me more money. It’s all these incidents that make me think about becoming a minimalist. If I own less, there’s less to lose, right?
All these losses and unnecessary expenses happen because I’m always rushing. I’ve missed packing items for a vacation because I packed last minute, and even lost my keys because I didn’t zip up my bag properly. Not having my car anymore really complicates things. It used to be like a traveling locker where I could stash everything securely.
Reflecting on all this, I realize that maybe I don’t care about money as much anymore, or maybe I’m just too comfortable with my financial buffer that these losses don’t stress me out as much. However, it does make me think that if I were earning minimal wage, I would definitely be more cautious with my belongings.
But I have a plan to combat my forgetfulness. I’ll start by making checklists for my bags, ensuring everything is packed the night before, and designating specific spots at home for my keys and wallet. These steps should help me minimize losses and prevent further forgetfulness.
So, here’s to taking control and slowing down. I feel like I’ve been speeding down a windy road with a loose net over my belongings. It’s time to slow down, lighten the load, and secure everything better. I’ll get where I need to be eventually, but maybe a little more slowly and carefully.
