the paradox of too many pockets
By hereandthere
@hereandthere (45651)
Philippines
February 18, 2018 5:40am CST
when the vegetable vendor came by, i couldn't pay him for the veggies i picked out.
the money in my pocket was missing.
earlier, i stepped out to buy rice and a chicken dish from a food stall.
i remember putting the change (60 pesos or three 20-peso bills) in my pocket, as usual.
but now it's empty, so i had to get money from my wallet in my room to pay him.
i search thoroughly around the house, but never saw it.
guess where i found it later?
in the front pocket of my sando (loose sleeveless top).
so that's why it wasn't in the pocket of my shorts!
this mix-up also happens with my hankerchief when i'm out.
i usually put it on the front pocket of my bag for each reach.
sometimes, i would find it in the front pocket of my jeans instead.
one time, i ended up with two hankerchiefs.
i knew i put it on the front pocket of my bag, but it was empty so i had to get another one.
turns out when i put the straps on my shoulder, i had the back side out, which also had a pocket.
clothes and bags with pockets are so convenient, but too many pockets can also stress you out sometimes!
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21 responses
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
19 Feb 18
while others have the opposite experience - losing things from their pockets.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
19 Feb 18
@hereandthere I always bring a handbag, I put nothing in my pockets. Most of the time I wear dresses, with no pockets at all.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
19 Feb 18
lol, yepperz, they can sure mess ya'p :) glad ya didn't lose yer funds though, that'd been bad. also i know such 'twas most stressful 'til ya found 't. big hugs!
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
19 Feb 18
i did almost lose some before when the pocket had a hole in it and the money slid down my legs!
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@sheetalnr (586)
• India
19 Feb 18
Too many pockets could end up confusing us at times. Agree with you.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
18 Feb 18
but it can be a hassle when you forget where you put something
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
19 Feb 18
i only want 3 pockets in my bag - one in the front, one at the back and one inside.
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@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 18
@hereandthere That would suit me too.
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@levis2020 (171)
• Philippines
20 Feb 18
I put my money in the right front side of my jeans every time I go out to buy something. But I put my wallet in the rear right side. As all maong pants with four pockets, each pocket is assigned for handkerchief, one for comb, and one for cellphone, segregated for easy access.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
20 Feb 18
my father only went out with 3 things: his wallet, white handkerchief and comb.
i've also had male officemates who don't have wallets. they just put their money in their pockets. (i just don't know where they put their IDs/cards)
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
21 Feb 18
@levis2020 my IDs and cards are in a cardholder. just money in my wallet.
@levis2020 (171)
• Philippines
20 Feb 18
@hereandthere Maybe your officemates just leave their cards at home. I always bring all my ID and atm cards in my wallet. I find it just necessary to have them always available in case i need them.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
19 Feb 18
i can relate to what you wrote. I still prefer more pockets than less ones though.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
19 Feb 18
part of the reason is because i have an oily t-zone, so i always need a hanky to wipe my face.
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@cttolledo (5460)
• Legaspi, Philippines
18 Feb 18
That's true. Most of the time I left money in my dirty pant's pockets.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
19 Feb 18
that's something my mother and my niece always does/forgets - money, tissue, notes, pins - swimming together in the washing machine
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
19 Feb 18
exactly! i kept checking the wrong pocket.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
18 Feb 18
but sometimes they can also reveal surprises
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
18 Feb 18
not me, i like having pockets. i just have to remember to check all.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
18 Feb 18
@hereandthere
Nah, sometimes I tend to be forgetful.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
19 Feb 18
i've seen bags with some many pockets and zippers. others say they don't even open some of them.
@aureliah (24319)
• Kenya
21 Feb 18
@hereandthere Yeah thats true because I also have such
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
19 Feb 18
I hardly put anything in my pockets. They're unfortunately I put everything in my purse.
@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
19 Feb 18
I only have 5 pockets. Having many is good too. I use the secret pocket on my jeans to hide or separate money especially when I travel at night.
@Letranknight2015 (51523)
• Philippines
19 Feb 18
I had that scenario as well having two hankie on my shorts or jogging pants. Good thing you found your wallet there.
@jstory07 (134460)
• Roseburg, Oregon
19 Feb 18
Do you use a wallet if you do put your money in your wallet and than in your pocket.
