String of Bad Luck

A check-list of bad luck:

1. Lost my wallet
2. lost my cash
3. lost my identification card
4. lost my driving licence
5. lost my ATM card
6. lost my ID
7. Drove 400km on half-patched torn tires
8. Lost my car keys in a cave (and found it)

The first 6 items can be categorized as one. And all those are lost when i'm 400km away from my home. They said i should report to the cops and wait for my belongings to return, by any luck, in 7 to 10 days.

So for that 10 days, i had been walking and driving around the streets without any identification documents and driving recklessly without a driving licence. I even drove out during the holy hour, 3a.m., and drove pass some police check points. Thankfully, i have a good faith and the cops could see that. They take a look at my face and in the car and let me through. Or else, i'll spend a night in the lock-up, which is something i have yet to experience.

On point number 7, i was suppose to travel 400km northwards. I sent my car for maintanence 4 days prior. What seemed to be a minor maintanence became a major operation. My engine radiator cooling pipings are all leaking suddenly. So the system had to be fixed and it cost me time and i missed an appointment. Then, when the car finally start to move, i spotted a puncture. That was during the evening.

I managed to reach a tire shop just before it closes. It was found the the tires are worn out badly and too thin to be patched. For a last ditch attempt to get the car going, we made a risky move: patch the punctured tire from the inside. For the next 400km, i prayed that the tire will not puncture again mid-way.

Then, i got my tires changed upon reaching my destination. Then, i joined an expedition through a cave. I only keep my car key with me because it is not possible to carry lot's of stuff and climb through the cave. I checked my pocket after every distance i walked. Until one point, i lost the key. The entire troupe had to go back and search for the key. I safe this part to write in another posting, it's a pretty interesting experience.

Now the wave of bad luck has gone, i have some new experience. Let's hope bad luck doesn't get worse if ever there is a second wave...