I checked out an audiobook "Noah's Compass" by Anne Tyler from the public library. When I finished listening to the story, disc 5 was missing. I checked my husband's car first because it's during the week he drove my van to Berkeley when I remembered listening to the story. Then I checked my van inside out. I checked every rooms in my house and even cleaned my room and desk.
I started to panic inside and really dreaded the consequences of having to pay the fine of the whole audiobook for just one missing disc. After searching online for a replacement, I ordered one under $10 and felt so relieved. A few days later, I received a hardcover book instead of the audiobook in the mail. Imagine my disappointment! The discription on half.com was very misleading.
Well, lesson learned. I did another search this time on ebay and ordered the audiobook. The package arrived yesterday and the audiobook is in great condition. However, the lime green disc cover is different from the library's silver disc. While looking through the CD's and the case, I found the missing disc hiding inside the back cover of the case!!!
Of course, after $17 and so much time searching for it.
Still I'm glad to find it finally. The missing disc had stirred up some self-doubt and questions. Am I losing my memory too? Is my life too chaotic and stressful? Do I have too much on my plate? Now I know I will be fine.
