Have you ever been stranded before? When was the last time you asked a stranger for transport fare? Well, I did that some years ago while looking for a job. I ran out of cash one day while traveling a long distance to submit my CV. So I resorted to "begging" strangers for transport fare to go back home. It was my first and that should be my last. Haha
Today, I find my self almost in that situation again but this time,I refused to beg. I have legs, why don't I walk? Coincidentally this came handy because I am making a post on my Wednesday walk anyways. Haha.
It happened when I closed from work today by 2pm. I had left the house earlier in a rush, not knowing that I left my purse. I had a busy day at work computing report sheets for my students. At the close of work, I wanted to board taxi with my daughter. Trust kids with ice creams, she requested for ice cream. It was then I discovered that my purse was missing.
Could it have fallen off from my bag or could I have left it at home in the morning? Such thoughts were racing through my mind until my child drew my attention to a scarier one-- transport fare home!. Oh my gosh! We have no money to go back home! Well, that's how the Wednesday walk began. This is my girl and I walking home amidst some 'temptations' on the road.😄
Her icecream is forgone of course.
This was when our walk began. It was going to be a long walk and the sun was high. I noticed that my child wasn't happy with the walking idea but there is nothing she can do to change that. I wasn't going to ask strangers for money. Well, I guess her frustration didn't reflect much in the image above,did it? Haha.
When we got to a byke stop, she was tempted to suggest that we take a byke.
But I wasn't sure if I would find my purse easily at home. I just can't keep the bykeman waiting for his money while I searched for my purse. So we just had to walk. Could it be the eggrolls and fish pie on the show glass that saddened her more than the byke we aren't taking? We still would walk anyways. Haha
A bottle of cold drink on a sunny day is oh, so good.
By the time we walked past those bottles, I knew that next time, I would double-check and make sure I do not lose my purse anymore. We also had other temptations on the walk that made me brood over my lost purse. I almost couldn't resist these fruits and vegetables.
I love pineapples a lot and you see those watermelons, they are just so inviting. But I set my face towards home and made good use of my legs without asking nor buying anything on credit.Haha
We got home exhausted but I achieved my Wednesday walk in disguise. I felt happy that I did not embarrass myself by asking for help from strangers. Did you know that by the time I got home, I found my purse right there at the gate? I guess it must have fallen off while putting it into my bag in haste in the morning. I guess it never entered into my bag. But I was glad that no one had picked it up, I guess no one came visiting either.
How about you? How did your day go? Would you tell us about your Wednesday walk experience? I like to hear it. Haha. Thanks for the visit.
...Adore
Oh my gosh!! Such tempting moment for your little girl. The ice cream, watermelon and soft drink.
It was a walk indeed. Should I call it " a long walk to freedom" that Nelson Mandela book hahaha.
That street up there looks like somewhere in Akure, Ondo state.
It was quite a Wednesday walk.
Women and how they forget their 👛 purse, very synonymous.
#dreemer
Haha, don't tell me someone dear to you forgets her purse too. Yes it was tempting especially because she was tired but it also shows her that she can't always have what she wants, sometimes we make sacrifices
Adore!!!! I LOVED this!!!!
You had such an adventurous Wednesday Walk!!! hehehehe and I'm sure that it felt like SUCH an accomplishment to make it into the door. The sun was high - and i'm sure - very hot! but you were determined and you made it a successful quest hehehe
And I know - I'm like you! I don't really like to ask for help in situations like that, but I suppose there might come a time when you really need it! :)
and Yes - I did spy those watermelons! come on - you knew I had to see those right away hahahaha that would have been my biggest temptation! LOL
You know what intrigued me most about this situation??? Your shops would let you buy something on credit???
You mean like a credit card? Or like a store credit? That is so cool! We don't have anything like that here. If you dont' have money - you are just out of luck HAHAHAHAHA
loved this post lady!! :) and i love you :)
Thanks for the visit and the kind words. Here many still buy things on credit, what that means is that they buy now and pay later. But I don't like doing that type of business, buy what you can afford now or endure without it, not payable when able. Haha. I enjoyed the walk. Are we walking too next Wednesday? I sure will love to participate again but then it has to be with my purse, hahaha. I love you too ma'am
hahahahahaha @tattoodjay has this Wednesday Walk every Wednesday!!! :) It is always available for us to join in! But as far as our group challenge... we will see what is on the schedule for next week hehehehe
and yes - bring that purse! LOLOL
How were you able to capture those images ma? Were you allowed to do that? Most times, I feel shy taking images outside for the fear that they might shout at me. But even though you had to go on a compulsory treaking back home, you still did that 😅 Your daughter do not have a choice but the most painful part is to keep seeing those temptations and wonder why on Earth you could forget your purse at home 😀 and if we are to view it in another way. God might wanted to make you not get those things and keep your money for other things 🙈🤣
Thank God you got home and found your purse waiting for its owner to come pick it up. You had a wonderful day though.
#dreemer
You are free to snap anything. At worse, zoom it and while people think you are just checking your phone or typing a text, you just snap. Haha. You can also ask people's permission to snap especially if you won't capture their faces. You might be shocked to see that some want their face in. 😄. Thanks girl, I got my purse.
So lucky you found your bag and it hadn’t been taken
So many temptations along the way must have made it so much worse but it made fir a great post
Thanks for joining Wednesday Walk
Thanks so much. I am so grateful to find the purse after all. I closed my eyes to those temptations cos it even shows discipline and ability to adapt to other situations rather than begging or getting them on credit. Thanks for the visit
Yes being able to avoid credit or begging is a big plus and you did so well
I can well imagine a walk when the sun is hight... You must double check for you purse for the next time...
#dreemer
Sure, I will not make the mistake anymore
Hehehehe, so many temptation indeed, the fruit section is indeed if filled with temptations... hehehehe
And I can relate to how your girl is feeling while talking a walk with you, may be she's tired already, well it nice that the Wednesday walk was successful and you end up seeing your purse.
Hope you both took a chilled drink when you got home?
It's #dreemer world
Thanks dear. Yes we did have a chilled drink at home and I swear I went back for those pineapples and watermelons. But by the time I was making the post, I had digested them without remembering to snap us chewing and swallowing them. Haha
My Wednesday definitely started well and ended well. Thanks for asking.
Being stranded is one of the worst experience one could get, I have been there before so I understand what it is like.
I'm glad that you and daughter made it home in one piece.
As for the temptations, it was quite unfortunate but I trust that you can always get those things you missed buying some other time. For now my joy is that you didn't only capitalize the seeming misfortune to your advantage but you eventually found your purse.
@adoore-eu this is interesting
#dreemer
Thanks for your kind words. I appreciate you
-Hi Sis!! A blessing in disguise? Hehehe your child is beautiful as you and please don't worry, her frustration did not reflected in the photo because of the facemask hahaha!!! you had a walking exercise and you are still blessed because nobody picks up your purse..and you have proven to yourself that you can find alternative ways to avoid begging with strangers. All the photos are looking beautiful and awesome! Im happy that you reach your home safely..Have a blessed day!❤🌷
#dreemer
Thank you Sis, good to see you here. The tiredness from the walk was rewarded with my lost purse. It really made me happy seeing it. Haha. Thanks for the visit
Thanks,yummy
what a day @adoree-eu, why do i think you'll be happy to left your purse again in the future so you can have a nother wednesday walk to share with us?
that's really a long way home, right? anything that we never thought in a day.. we found it so tempting and how we're blessing. Glad that you found your purse!
Haha, I didn't leave it intentionally, I am glad I found it. 😄. Thanks for stopping by
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From the ice-cream disappointment, down to the bike experience to the fruit and not to forget the angry sun, to be sincere I feel like I was also talking the walk with you and your daughter.
Well I'm glad you learnt to always double check your bags before leaving the house next time.
Thanks for making me see your Wednesday walk through your piece
Hehe, this was quite entertaining. Reblogged so I can revisit later on. :)
Been stranded is one situation I'd never wish to be in. Good one from you converting the experience to some walking.
Must have been a frustrating experience for your daughter being stressed and seeing those snacks/fruits along the way and couldn't have one.
Good you also finally found your purse at home. It would've been double frustration and a very sad day.
A double frustration would have been so bad.
Oops! I can imagine how your little girl must have felt waking in the hot sun even after a stressful day at school. You really deprived my lady of ice cream and all those juicy things she needed. Mommy please do not forget your purse next time lol.
Aloha adoore-eu! What a wonderful adventure you had with your daughter and also an excellent opportunity for patience and growth she experienced in NOT getting the ice cream she wanted when she wanted it haha!
I certainly enjoyed the pictures and your thought process along the way as you had to make decisions about all of the possible temptations in front of your daughter. Everything happens for a reason!