TIFU by liquifying my $100 jacket because I love the broccoli
Today I was sitting on a park bench enjoying the spring breeze and a perfectly rolled jay, when suddenly, it went out.
My lighter then died as I was relighting it, so I gripped tight and inhaled like a madman to keep the tip alight.
In my fervor, I knocked the joint out of my lips and it disappeared from view. I combed the ground, scanned the bench, nothing. Unbeknownst to me, it was (literally) burning a hole in my pocket.
Now, this is an athletic jacket made of ultralight synthetic (plastic) fibers. I couldn’t detect a burning smell either, probably because I was outdoors. By the time it occurred to me where it had gone and I fished out the hot little culprit, it had already done its dirty work.
This is an expensive jacket but I was lucky and found it used at a thrift store - I likely never be able to find a similar one in my exact size again. I’ve held onto it for years and kept it in great condition. Until today :(
I shall forever wear my shame.
TL;DR: I was reckless with my rollie and it burned a hole in a jacket I can’t afford to replace