You know the way...

... you lose something, but you're sure you haven't lost it? I mean, you can't locate it anywhere and yet you're sure you haven't accidentally left it anywhere it shouldn't be?

I found my birth certificate last night. In the front pocket of my bag. A bag I haven't opened since 2006 apparently.

I *knew* I hadn't lost it.

Hopefully now I'll be as lucky with my passport. *Fingers crossed*.