brain fog moment

October 8, 2009     Just thought I'd mention a moment I had just the other night. I was leaving an event that I had attended. As I got into my car, I was going to roll down my passenger window, but I couldn't locate the button, so, I thought I'd put my key in the ignition and start the car, but, I couldn't locate the ignition...which made me frustrated, so, I reached up to my rear view mirror to turn on the dome light, so I could see why I was having trouble! When I did, I looked at the mirrow, since I couldn't find the light switch, and Oh my goodness! I then realized I was not even in my own car! Wow! That is why I couldn't find my buttons and ignition! So, I grabbed up my purse and book bag, and got out of the car as quickly as I could. I then got into my own car (which was the same color) and then I drove away...but, then I really thought, I should go back and apologize to the car owner, and admit what I did, in case I left anything where I had thrown my purse, like, if anything fell out of it! I waited for the owner to come to his car, I admitted my mistake, and he laughed and thought it was fine. (Luckily, it was an event at our church...so the people were friendly!).Then, I drove on home, and felt sheepish about the incident. When I got home, however, I realized  that my error was not over! I had left my walking stick or cane in his car! I then had to call the youth pastor and ask him for the phone number, and then call the gentleman and tell him I had left the cane in his car! He was quick to say he'd bring it back. I told him he could wait a day or two, for the next church thing, but, he knew I would need it, so, he said he'd bring it back to the church for me. I then had to call my husband and ask him to stop by and get the cane from the gentleman.Talk about embarrassing! wow!  Now, that was last Monday night. Then, today, I had another incident. I went to a Costco to get some items that were needed. I know you have to keep your receipt out, so, I kept hold of it in my hands intending to show it to the clerk. When I was about to leave, my son asked for some food, so we went over to the food court area, and I bought the food. Then, as we prepared to walk out, I realized I had no idea where I had put the receipt! I searched for a good ten minutes, with frustration. Then, my son found it, and we were able to go. Not until after the clerks were telling me I could not leave. I understood, they needed proof that I had purchased the food items...but, it was so embarrassing! I think my brain fog is trying to take over my mind!