Ooh! I have a story!
I have a large sapphire ring that one of my grandmothers gave me. She bought it when I was born and gave it to me when I turned 16. Anyway, I once wore it to the movies, and when I went to the bathroom, I took my ring off, set it on the counter and washed my hands, but forgot to put it back on.
Later, when my friend and I left the theater and were walking around the mall, I realize that my ring is not on my finger! I dump my purse out on the floor and search through the pile to see if I had just put it in there, but nope. Not there. I had to think about the last time I took it off, and it hit me that it was when I went to the bathroom.
My friend and I drive back to the theater (which was closed) and I pound on the door. A janitor opened it up for me, and I rushed to the bathroom to see if by some miracle it was still there.
It was.
I was sooo happy and relieved that no one snatched it up. I haven't worn it much ever since, mainly because I don't wear a lot of jewelry anyway, but also because I don't want to make the same mistake of leaving it somewhere. Next time I do, I may not get it back.
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