What's Your Line?

This picture is very similar to the layout of the second floor of my house. The room on the right [which looks like there is a light on] is the bathroom and directly across from it is the bedroom. Straight ahead is a small room which was the 'playroom' when we first moved in. Picture that door open, and behind the door is where I stored the [folded up] ironing board. That's the setting. Do you have the visual picture..?
While still teaching, my early morning routine was to go downstairs, get some coffee, and return upstairs to 'wake up' and think about beginning the day. I would watch a bit of the news while I ironed whatever I had decided to wear to school for the day. Then I'd lay the clothes on the bed, and fold up the ironing board to return it to where it was stored...behind the 'playroom door.'

Grasping the ironing board on both sides, I began walking toward/thru the bedroom door. I did not realize that the string that held the cover on had come untied and it had dropped to the floor. So when I walked forward, I managed to step on it...which abruptly stopped the ironing board's progression...I, however, continued going forward, and I literally 'surfed the ironing board' out the door and rode it to the entrance to the bathroom . Thankfully, I managed to get the whole scenario under control without injury aside from the hysterical laughter! I shared at lunch what had happened, it was certainly entertaining, and brought on some hearty laughter!!!

When I think about this, I have to laugh.
I always tell my Safe Driving Classes that they should have ready...a funny story, joke, or memory that brings on a smile for when you get stuck in traffic or at traffic lights. It helps to lower the frustration and the blood pressure when you are feeling stressed.

For me...it's "Surf's up! Grab your board and get going!!!

What's yours?