My 2.5"x1.5" plastic crutch

I opened my wallet last night to pay for a delicious sushi dinner and had the wind knocked out of me. Glancing down at my open wallet, I am accustomed to seeing the little red strip of my Visa Sharecheck Card peeking out at me from inside its leather pouch home; but not this time. My small rectangle of happiness which allows me to procure all the goods and services I require was nowhere to be found. I must have looked like a wacko the way I tore through my wallet and displayed its contents all over the counter where I sat. Numerous business, membership, and discount cards all littered the surface in front of me, but my trusty red Visa was MIA. Lucky for me, I keep company with people who keep cash.

When I arrived home I ran to my phone and called my bank to report my lost card. I am relieved to say, the representative I spoke to was more than nice and eased my immediate concerns. I successfully cancelled my card and had a new one mailed to me. I was informed I will receive it in seven to ten business days, but we all know what that means. I should have a new card by the end of January.

In the meantime I will be hobbling around without my red crutch; using the archaic method of paying for things with green paper known as cash. This will also put a stop to most of my online purchases for the time being... but I guess that would be a good thing.