Three things I can’t leave without

Posted by samantha on Apr 21, 2014 in What I Think

I’m not sure when this began. It’s just another one of my idiosyncrasies, like always saying “Kyrie Eleison” [Greek: “Lord, have mercy”] on the third recitation in Mass.

Or singing a particular song when ordering from a specific fast food place.

In any case, there are three things that I can’t leave the house without, and it isn’t what you think.

1. Wedding ring

2. Earrings

3. Mascara

Before I got married there were only two items, of course. And my husband despairs that I never worry too much about having my phone nearby. (It is often in another room, and I have to run to that room to answer it.)

Still, I always have these three things on when I leave the house or intend to be seen by someone. If I don’t have one of things, I have a feeling of incompleteness. Now, that doesn’t mean I can’t tackle tasks or go on with my day, but I just feel, well, not at my best.

This means I typically keep a spare pair of earrings and a second tube of mascara in my purse, just in case.

So if you ever see me without these three things, you can bet I wasn’t planning on leaving the house, because I would rather go out with freshly washed, wet hair than not have my fair eyelashes tinted.

Or I was running really late, because I am perpetually running late. Another reason I keep back-ups in my purse.