No Sleep Blog #11: Just Plain Stupid

What's your most embarassing moment? Name a time where you truly felt stupid.

For me, that moment happened just over 5 years ago. I struggle to remember a llot of moments where I have faced public humiliation, considering that I've always been a willing participant of my own shenanigans and am proud to display my wackiness to the world. But, we still all have those moments where we can ahng our head in shame and failure. Fortunately, I have recovered enough to be able to blog about it now.

I had just bought my car 5 years ago, a beautiful new 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. I was so proud! It was my first, brand-new, state of the art vehicle. It was also my first vehicle to include a keyless entry device. I couldn't be more excited. I could now unlock my car without actually standing two inches away from it. Somehow, though, the excitement and new technology slowed just a bit of my brain. Not long after purchasing this vehicle, I awoke one morning and prepared myself for the coming day. Yes! I would get to drive my brand new awesome car to work! I showered, dressed, gathered my belongings and headed out the door. Keys in hand, I pressed the magic button to unlock the car. Nothing. Okay, I thought, I probably just hit the wrong one. I checked to make sure my thumb was on the correct rubber circle. I pushed it. No lights or sound. By this time I had reached my car door. I grabbed the handle and confirmed it was still locked. Again, I checked the device, pushed the correct button, and waited for the unlocking sound. I frantically pushed the button while yanking the door handle. That certainly didn't help. I checked the passenger door. It was locked. Oh no, I thought, how am I going to get to work! I can't even get in my car! the battery in the unlocker device is dead!

(I know what you are thinking at this point... Boy, do I know. Just save it.)

I went in the house and thought about what I should do. I quickly thought, wait, maybe the battery is working on the extra pair of keys. I went to the key rack and realized I had given my dad the other set. He was at work. I would have to either call him and have him drive home with the extra keys or call in a personal day at work. So, I called my dad to bail me out, cause that's what parents do. So, I called him up on the phone, frantically explained my situation and how the battery was dead on the device and I couldn't get in my car to go to work. His response...

"Why don't you just use the key, stupid."