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May 29, 2007
Hand In My Pocket
I was throwing some last-minute things in a suitcase tonight (I'm back from Vancouver and off again to yet another exotic destination) and I decided that I needed a jacket. I ran downstairs and rummaged through my vast collection of outerwear, looking for one that was right for the weather expected in New York City (mid-sixties in the evenings). After discarding all the other options, I came across a jacket that fit the bill.
I got this jacket in Austria, on a 2-week trip back in 2005 (that picture is me wearing the jacket in Graz--click the photo to see more pictures from that adventure) with my friend Mandy. It was such a fun vacation, and we met a bunch of super fun people from Sweden and Germany. And I just adore Graz.
I haven't worn that jacket much in the last year—maybe once or twice. Mostly it's just been in the back of my closet, with so many other oft-neglected pieces of clothing. So imagine my surprise to plunge my hands in the pockets and come up with the following: a stick of chewing gum, chapstick, and a condom.
Yes, dear readers, apparently there was a time when I found it necessary to keep birth control options ready at a moment's notice. I can't remember putting the condom in that jacket pocket, but I'm sure I thought "hmm, better safe that sorry" and went about my business. You can see how useful it turned out to be.
It's possible I was inspired by Mr. FWB, who kept a condom within arm's reach where ever he went (strange, but useful). On the other hand, I've never come across an opportunity where I needed such immediate assurance of non-fertilization, so perhaps my Girl Scout preparedness training is a bit oversensitive.
The expiration date on the condom is March 2009, so I left it in the pocket. Having recently read several articles about The Secret (you get what you believe is coming to you), I thought I might as well cast my lot with the good sex crowd.
Comments
Hey Lady,
It's been great to catch up on what I've been missing on Writeagainsoon for the past many, many months. Between my first year of Masters Program #2 and another travel trip to Europe (including a stop in our beloved Austria!), I have missed way too much. Do give me a ring if/when you ever find a spare moment...
And, might I add that you do look smashing in that jacket. No wonder you have to keep a condom in the pockest.
Posted by: Mandy at June 25, 2007 10:53 AM
