URGHHHHH!

I have to wear a uniform to work (which I really do not mind because it removes all the “what will I wear to work” hassles). And I even have a choice: either a two-piece slacks/shirt ensemble or a powder blue “smurf” jumpsuit. I usually wear the latter—only because it is extremely comfortable (and both choices are hideously ugly—so I will not win a fashion award with either).

Now I have yet another reason to dislike my smurf suit (besides the ugly factor)—URGHHHHH—

Today was one of those days with back to back to back meetings. This morning after one extremely long meeting ended, I figured I could dash to the ladies’ room before the start of the second.

Hurriedly, I unzipped my jumpsuit, pulled it from my shoulders and then heard an innocent “kerplunk.” I did not even have to look—I knew immediately—my mobile phone, which had been in the breast pocket of my jumpsuit.

Because it happened prior to using the facilities—I decided I could to reach into the bowl to retrieve my submerged phone. After wrapping my hand in a trashbag (and ensuring there were no possible leaks), I worked up the nerve to plunge my hand into the water. YUCK! Even though the water looked "clean" and my hand was wrapped, I was still totally disgusted—ewwww.

Then of course I had to send HR a very vague email (and pray that an explanation was not required):

Good afternoon E,

I would be most appreciative if you would send a replacement mobile phone for mine is not working.

I have pulled the SIM card and will send the inop phone to you.

Thank you so much for your assistance with this.

Regards,

A

So again—have you ever had one of those days????