The most embarrassing thing just happened.

[julez]

I had a meeting at another building on our campus, so I drove over there (6 blocks or so away.)  I had just parked and was crossing the parking lot to go into the building.  As I was crossing, an SUV approached and so I turned my head to see if the driver wanted to pass me or if he was going to wait.  Just as I turned my head, I stepped in a pothole and down I went.  I was carrying a water bottle and several file folders and everything scattered all over the lot.  I was MORTIFIED, so I flashed the driver the thumbs up and proceeded to gather my belongings.  Then, thanks to my full hands and my butterball-turkey physique, I couldn't get up.  I rolled onto my knees and got up as quickly as I could.  At that moment I realized that, OMG, you guys... I HAD PEED MYSELF.  

Thank the heavens I'm wearing a pretty heavy-duty liner today, and I had a jacket, so I tied the jacket around my hips, stopped by the restroom for a quick cleanup, and headed into the meeting. 

Not five minutes later, there was a knock on the door and THE MAYOR popped his head into the meeting and asked - in front of everyone - if I was okay, and said he was so sorry to have startled me (he didn't).  It was the MAYOR in his SUV, and I wiped out right in front of him.  He said that he had gotten out of his car to try to help me but I got up and ran away so fast he lost me before he had time to park and head into the building.   So apparently I move more quickly than I think I do these days.

All I can say is, I am beyond thankful that my leggings are still intact.

[Deleted]

You're totally voting for him next election.

[W.T.Faulkner]

Aw, girl. I'm sorry.

[bex1973]

Awkward! At least he cared enough to make sure you were ok?

[poppyseed]

Oh, julez. You're such a trooper!

[Deleted]

Omg! You poor thing.

[nahoku]

Oh, no, julez! Lots of hair pets. You be careful out there!

[bonquiqui]

Ugh I am sorry.  At least it wasn't a "shitty" day... lol

[takeonyou]

Omg. You poor thing! I feel so bad for you but I have to admit I giggled a little bit at your description. Tomorrow must be better!

[TrickyBob]

I'm so sorry but I giggled. I'M SORRY.

I think I would have just turned around and went home at that point.

ETA: I forgot you were pregnant, it's less funny now. I'm sorry. 

[Deleted]

I am so sorry!!!!

[pinkflats]

Oh no! I'm so sorry!

[julez]

Oct 29, 2013 15:24:48 GMT -5 TrickyBob said:

I'm so sorry but I giggled. I'M SORRY.

I think I would have just turned around and went home at that point.

ETA: I forgot you were pregnant, it's less funny now. I'm sorry. 

Oh no...that's what makes it extra funny!  (I mean, because I wasn't hurt.)  I'm sure that I looked like a ginormous fish out of water flailing around in that parking lot. 

Also? That whole side of the building is lined with windows.  Windows to offices that house more people who witnessed my comedic act. I'm choosing to pretend they were all home sick today.

[tigress]

I pee myself too if I trip or something. These damn children have screwed me for life!

[Moe]

Babies!

I'm sorry. But... lol

[trafficgirl]

Oh man julez, that's rough. I'm glad you're okay!

[polka]

Oh no. Sorry, Julez.

[Moe]

Also, your line was: guys, today I met and had very important conversations with the mayor. Duh.

[Deleted]

I'm glad you're ok and that the mayor was awesome enough to check on you. I fell over thin air when I was pregnant and that was the day I stopped wearing heels. I fell onto my wrist and missed my belly...nobody saw it but I was still mortified.

[ginap]

Poor thing.