My New Wallet

I got a new wallet. It seemed like a good idea. My old wallet was really old. It is kind of big and bulky. It was just inconsistent with my new perceived lighter and slimmer image.  The new wallet was really cheap, but is “genuine” leather. It holds one picture id. It has three slots for various cards. It has a really cool magnetic clip for cash. It’s just perfect for my new quick and lighter life style.

When it arrived I excitedly pulled out my old wallet and began the transfer process. That’s when the trouble started. I had to decide which cards would make it to my new slimmed down wallet. I put my cash in. I don’t carry much cash so that was pretty easy. Then I slipped in my driver’s license in the slot designed for that purpose. My debit card was next. It’s the reason I don’t carry much cash.  I was feeling pretty cool and modern.

I just had to decide what would go into the other two slots. That’s when things got real serious. What about my medicare card, my medicare supplement card, my drug supplement card. I solved that one with an app on my iPhone. I took pictures of those items and put the originals in my old wallet. It was then I realized I would have to keep my old wallet.

What about my Bar Association card? I’m not that proud of being a lawyer. I took a picture of it and into my old wallet it went. Same thing with my notary id.

What about my handicap id? Yes I have a handicap id. I got it before my knee surgery. It expires next month and I haven’t needed it for a long time. I just keep it for emergencies, like needing a close place to park at Wal-Mart. Into the old wallet it went.

Then there’s that stack of credit cards I kept in old wallet, just in case. In the old wallet they stayed. All except the Sam’s Club Card. It’s a credit card but I also need it to get into Sam’s. Got to have that. The older you get the more  you need Sam’s. I’m not sure why.

What about my AARP card? Sadly I don’t need proof I’m over 50. In the old wallet it stayed.

What about my award cards, my Starbucks card, my Walgreens, my Smoothie King (part of my new lighter life style). Turns out there are apps for that. What did I do before I had an iPhone?

So now I’m ready for my new life style. I have my new wallet with one empty slot. I have a place hidden in my truck for my old wallet. If I lose my iPhone I’m really in trouble. I wonder if my wife has an old purse I could use.

Come on world, I’m ready for you.