Mountain climbing

Ok, so I did not go mountain climbing exactly - no shirpas, ropes, boots, or other gear - BUT I did walk up Sumas Mountain yesterday via the sidewalk in my Keen sandals. This was involuntary and was not for fitness purposes like all the other people who do it daily. I locked my keys in my car when I got to Georgia's for her dinner visit. This is now the 3rd time that I locked my keys in my car in the past couple of months. Time # 1 was in my driveway so I was able to get back into my house to get my spare right away. Time # 2 was at the office but my friend was just leaving and offered to drive me home to get my spare and then drove me back. This time I also left my purse in my car. I did have my phone, but no money. Luckily I had the key to Georgia's home in my pocket and was able to walk her and feed her. Then I walked home which took about an hour. I had dinner, then walked back with my spare key in my pocket. The walk back took a bit longer for some reason so I got back there at 10 pm, walked Georgia, etc., then I drove home. Surprisingly, despite my poor attitude about it, it was not that bad. My legs were a bit wobbly by the end, and my feet were a bit sore, but I was not overly winded going up the mountain and I was still able to walk Georgia at a decent pace after all that without falling over. I was fine this morning, though very conscious of keeping my keys in my hand when I got out of the car. Another walk up the mountain and back first thing in the morning may have done me in. The locking my keys in the car phenomenon must end, but I am not sure if I can do it. A client had mentioned they always lock their car from the outside with their key so that they never lock them in their car. This seems genius to me, however my habit is to always lock the lock as I exit. A 20+ year old habit is hard to break. My other alternatives are to put the spare key somewhere on the vehicle with one of those magnetic things or to invest in CAA finally. Technically I am suppose to have some sort of service through this Road Star thing but last time I tried to call the number didn't work so I am not sure if it's in effect anymore. I could write it off as a business expense I suppose. Ideally I will just never do it again. Hopefully.

On a more news worthy note I was laid off from the office job. Technically I have to sign off on the severance package which involves confidentiality stuff. However, I think I am safe since I don't think I ever named my employer so defaming them is not possible since no one necessarily knows who I am defaming. Right? Just in case...WOW they are so super awesome I would recommend them to anyone on the planet. I am being laid off only because I suck, I mean 'my position is eliminated', and not because they are dicks at all. Yay company, etc.. Despite the fact that I had wanted to quit (for 2 years), and I was unhappy and so on I still got a little choked up and started to cry when the HR lady and manager met with me. I couldn't help myself. When I saw the HR lady come in I thought 'This is it!' so I packed up my stuff, and was all ready to go. An hour or so later I was called in and I still got upset. I am an emotional wreck when it comes to that place. That's all there is to it. It's not rational, but hopefully I can get over it some day. The severance should help a bit. It will at least facilitate getting a new rain coat, shoes, and visiting my Mom. A for real 'yay' now.