The Triple S Trick

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My girl, my “sole mate” helped me do something I’ve always had on my mind but just didn’t have the energy to make happen!

The story begins like every ordinary day.

She.

Discarded.

Me.

I heard her singing.  Yes, singing.  Something about A, B, C easy as 1, 2, 3.  This went on for a bit.  I heard water splashing and thought about being in a pool.  Then I heard her singing again.  It was a different tune this time.  Something about having a feeling inside her bones, going electric baby when she turns it on.  Then I heard even more splashing!  I heard even more singing about the circle of life.  And how it moves us all.

The.

Splashing.

Stopped.

I heard a curtain open.  I heard a towel shake out.  She started singing the again.  

The song was Try Everything by Shakira. 

“I keep falling down

I keep on hitting the ground
I always get up now to see what's next
Birds don't just fly
They fall down and get up
Nobody learns without getting it won

I won't give up, no I won't give in
Till I reach the end
And then I'll start again
Though I'm on the lead
I wanna try everything
I wanna try even though I could fail
I won't give up, no I won't give in
Till I reach the end
And then I'll start again
No I won't leave
I wanna try everything
I wanna try even though I could fail”

And somehow, the words inspired me and the perfect opportunity presented itself.  She picked me up!  This was my chance!  I was on top of the pile!  I had to do it!
I.
Jumped.
In.

The toilet water felt so cold.  It felt colder than I imagined.  She quickly rescued me from the frigid water and plopped me into a baggie.  I warmed up but had to stay there until she washed me.

I’m such
A.
Silly.
Sock.