I know that I shouldn’t be bummed out because they are only material items, but I have been so down. I know it could be worse. It could have been both suitcases instead of just the one.
I spent the whole weekend trying to find some of the items that were lost. I was able to get a lot of the shoes and the perfume, but as far as the dresses and tops, no such luck.
I know that they will be sending some kind of compensation for the items, but I made collages of the images so they can see that I do this for a living and that it is a great loss. I am also going to try and find receipts as well as quote how much was spent on each. Already I have spent a small fortune on items that I was able to recover, but you know how thy system works. I won’t be seeing any check for a long time.
In the meantime, I am trying to get my Wonder Woman costume made again as well as the cool boots I had to go with the outfit. With Halloween around the corner, I am not sure how successful I will be doing that, but that is something that is key for me to replace. (sigh)
The time it is taking to do this I am sure will not be compensated nor will the work I had to cancel because I didn’t have the wardrobe that was requested.
I suppose I should feel lucky that it wasn’t my health.
I got an email from a guy named John today and I swear, it jerked a tear. He was writing to get my mailing address and wanted to find out what kinds of clothes I liked for shoots. He told me that he thought I was an interesting person. I am not sure he knew about my misfortune at all. I think maybe the email was a coincidence? Regardless, it really made me feel better.
I have been so down but have been trying to hide behind a smile, but my friends still noticed. They have all mentioned they have never seen me this down. I don’t like to show people that side of me, so I was surprised that they were able to sense it. I guess you can’t fool friends. That would explain why I usually hide out when I am down.
Anyway, I am going to put the collages in this post so you can say fairwell to my wardrobe with me. 
I promise I will feel better. I think after I get the form and have sent the info with the lost items, then I will be able to close that chapter and move forward. Just having to deal with it right now has made it tough.
The shoes too. I know the white ones and the pumps were a favorite for a lot of photographers. Sorry guys. 
OK I promise promise promise I will be more postitive in my next post. I am working with
webringit.com this weekend and will be doing a lot of fun wrestling matches with some talented female wrestlers. I will be sure to tell you about that and hopefully I will have some pics to share with you.
Thanks for listening to my ranting. I just need to get it out of my system and I will feel better.
As always, thanks for stopping by and reading my blog and thanks for your support! It is greatly appreciated.
xoxo
Tomiko
06/10/2009 at 6:34 am Permalink
Dear Tomi
I can identify with how you feel. I would feel the exact same way. The contents of that suitcase are not easily replaceable and to have them stolen from you is just awful.
You should feel this way as long as is necessary and please do not let anyone tell you how you should feel about this
The first time I ever saw your work was as “Wonder Tomi” and you really have the character down pat
To know that this custom costume is gone along with all these other posessions has made me sad too
I hope that in time they can be replaced, but you have every right to feel this way
I wish I could do or say something to help you feel better
Warmest regards
Anthony
New York City