Forgot your wallet? What would you do?

This happened to me yesterday August 29, 2009... the very first time in my entire life... so far. There was new Indian restaurant (Bali - for folks from Cincinnati, there used to be "The Village" restaurant here earlier) that opened recently which I thought will check out. So, there I was with my wife. We went for buffet which was pretty decent. While having the dessert (gulab jamun which wasn't that great!), I realized that I was feeling more than comfortable while sitting. To my utter shock, I realized that I wasn't carrying my wallet - the reason I wasn't unevenly sitting (if you know what I mean)! I just went plain blank and mentioned the same to my wife who did not believe it at all (as by now she knows very well how ultra-cautious I am in these matters). So, I had to spend some more time to convince her and was thinking fast in my mind as to what i should be doing. I usually don't carry cash separately and as with any guy, even if I do, that also will be in my wallet. At that same time, what I was unable to digest was the fact that I just drove all the way to the restaurant without carrying a driving license. OK, the problem now is to pay for the food we gorged on. I was embarrassed to the bone and was thinking as to how to handle the situation. Well, my wife saved me saying that she is carrying some 20 bucks. Good heavens, I was so relieved. We paid for the food and then left.

We were planning to go to the library but being a die-hard stickler of rules, I first wanted to get back to home as soon as possible and get hold of my license. So, I started driving back leaving the parking lot and the very first thing I realize is that I am in the wrong lane and the guy behind me is honking! I then took a detour and wandered into a busy neighborhood. And there were kids bicycling all over the place. I drove extra cautiously as I really didn't want to be stopped by a cop without my license. I finally reached home, took my license and went back to the library.

While returning, I was remembering all the movies I have seen where the hero or the comedian has to grind the dal or wash the dishes or worst gets kicked or thrown out. I was wondering what would happen here in the USA, especially where they really don't grind dal in a conventional way or where the dish washers do all the job, or how would someone react in such situations? I am sure it might have happened to many of you. So, have you ever forgotten your wallet?... what did you do?

BTW, this is my first post after almost full 2 years. What can be a better incident than this to re-start blogging.

Somehow, I am still thinking HOW could I have forgotten? hmm..... need to analyze this!