Missing favorites
03.25.2004Yes. I know it's ironic that I'd have "favorite" clothes (considering my tendency towards minimalism). But it makes some sense: having few clothes makes me really cling to some particular items of clothes against all potential replacements.
Tuesday I picked up my laundry from the lavanderia. I'd rather do my own laundry. But my apartment has no laundry facilities & I know of no coin operated laundromats in La Paz (if you know of some, do tell).
Anyhow. I took my laundry home to an unpleasant surprise. My favorite pair of jeans was missing, along w/ some button shirts. Now, I only own two pairs of jeans (Alpha & Beta). I hardly ever wear Beta (soon to be replaced) and wear Alpha almost every day. Missing? The first pair of jeans that fit me just right in years. Missing?!
I run back to the lavanderia the next day. Alpha's waiting for me. Such a relief. There's also three shirts (good, since I only own 7). But no white button shirt. My favorite shirt, mind you. I hardly ever wear it, because it's not as casual as the others (and white stains so easily). But. It fits me better than any shirt I own. And it's an amazing crisp poplin blend. Missing?!
Why do these things happen to me? The girl at the counter asked if I was sure it wasn't at home. Response: "Look, I own very few clothes. I can tell you each one's color, size, brand, and distinguishing features. I know when my favorite shirt's missing!"
Argh!
Posted by Miguel at 02:27 PM
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Everyone has their fave feel-good shirts, but this is the first time I've heard anybody giving a name to their fave shirt. lol.
well, sorry abt your shirt. Bummer.
Posted by: steph at March 26, 2004 11:53 AM
Steph, I don't name my shirts. That would be crazy. I only name my jeans.
Posted by: Miguel at March 26, 2004 02:40 PM