where, oh where...?

It all started small. I tell Adrian that the yellow highlighter is not, in fact, the most important or best highlighter in the pack of 10 colors (arranged in rainbow order). Then, the yellow highlighter mysteriously goes missing. Not a big loss, but the rainbow pack of highlighters seems to be missing that bright sunny yellow marker.

Then it gets worse. On Monday, I use my jump drive on several computers in the computer lab. On Monday night, I realize it is no longer on my key chain where it belongs. Unfortunately, I lose a homework assignment and my work spreadsheets. The homework only took 20 minutes and was easily recreated, the work spreadsheets will take a bit more effort.

On Tuesday, still in search of my jump drive, I realize that my cell phone is missing. I feel totally disconnected from the world. I email Adrian the dilemma, but alas, his internet is down. Technology sure can be crippling. I use the technology to stalk Adrian down and wait for him outside of his classroom. (Finding someone in person is a slightly more old fashioned way to communicated, though when you figure out the location based on the internet, is it still old fashioned? Seriously, how did people function before cell phones?)

I borrow the keys to his apartment, and I'm in luck, the phone is under the seat in his car. Finally things are looking up.

Today, I'm losing it again. I am now missing my student ID. Yes, the one that unlocks doors in buildings for me. Yes, the one that allows me to print in the computer lab. Yes, the one that lets me ride the bus for free. So, I had to use my leg power and ride my bicycle today and knock on the computer lab door several times to get in.

I feel that things might be looking up though. I just found the yellow highlighter under my bed. It must be over all the hurt and pain I caused it by downplaying its importance and inherent ease on the eyes. Perhaps next I will find my ID and someone will finally turn my jump drive into the lost and found.

Until then, I'll see if I can lose my keys somewhere.