Embarrassed...once again...

Have you ever been so embarrassed that you have had to laugh so hard, or you might just start crying? I have had this type of experience more than once. So, let me relate one of my most "embarrassing" moments–and to all those that would love to laugh along with me, please read on. A few years back–I am not sure what the exact year was–I could take a look back through my journals and find exact day. But in the essence of time, I will continue on with my story.

So,it happened on one Easter weekend. This particular weekend, I am sure that I will never forget. I had been in the hospital fighting a .6 millimeter Kidney stone. It had been a rough week full of pain meds. Anyway, I had just been released and was staying at my parents home. I was bored and wanted to get out of the house but had to be careful not to over do it. My mom suggested that Crystal (my fabulous best friend at the time) and I should take my grandmother’s car to the gas station and fill it up with gasoline. We thought that would be an adventure worth taking.

We pulled up to the gas station and waited in line to get gasoline. The lines were especially long since it was Easter weekend. So, picture in your mind-lots and lots of people at the gas station. People filling their boats, 4-wheelers, trucks, cars, and so on up with gas. Inside the gas station were even more people purchasing drinks, ice, treats, and so on for their Easter weekend adventures. This particular gas station has a huge window in the front of it. (This is a very important detail). People are watching others as they pull in and out of the gas station. Finally, it was our turn. We get out and fill Grandma’s car up with gas. Then, I ran (okay, I walked slowly due my recent hosptial stay) into the gas station to pay for the gas. As I turned and was walking out of the gas station, I tripped over something. As I looked down, I was completely mortified to see that my pants had fallen completely off of me and what I tripped over was....yes, you are right...MY PANTS. I start to hear the laughter coming from inside the gas station and then, the laughter from the people outside filling their vehicles up with gas. So, I picked up my pants and ran. No, I would say that I SPRINTED to the car. I opened the car door and dove into the back seat. I was completely mortified.

Well, that is not the end of the story. I had grabbed a 10 dollar bill out of my purse instead of the 20 dollar bill. So, I needed to go back into the gas station to pay the remaining amount of money. I was laughing so hard because I knew if I did not laugh, I would start crying hysterically. I begged and begged Crystal to go pay for it. By this time, she is laughing hysterically in the front seat of the car. Finally, after bribing her with everything that I owned, she went to pay for it.

As she approached the gas station, she could hear the outrageous laughter coming from within. The clerk was laughing so hard she had to run to the bathroom, people in line were hysterically laughing and all Crystal could say–"this kind of thing happens to her all of the time."

Well, time has passed since that embarrassing moment and I never thought in a million years that I would have to relive such an event. It happened again....TODAY....at CHURCH.

Once again...another story to laugh with me begins...I checked my clothing calendar (yes, I do have a clothing calendar) and today’s outfit was my blue sweater and my white with blue, red & green polka-dots skirt. Since, I have been visiting the gym quite frequently, my skirt is a little big around the waist. I thought to myself. WOW!!! It will be quite a comfortable Sunday if I wear this skirt.

So, as I was walking out of the church, my roommate, Melanie screams. I looked down as I trip over my skirt. It has fallen to my ankles and once again, I am completely mortified. I pick up my skirt and run for the car. All I can say is I hope and pray that no one was able to witness this embarrassing moment and thank goodness I wore a slip. My mom had always enforced the importance of wearing a slip. Now many years later, I am thankful that I did heed to that advice–ESPECIALLY TODAY. Thanks MOM!!!

Thanks for laughing with me!!! Have a great day and always wear a SLIP!!