What small things in life make you feel oddly sad when lost?

For me, it’s not always the big losses that hit the hardest. Sometimes, it’s the tiny, seemingly insignificant things that leave an unexpected void.

1. The last piece of gum in a pack – It’s not just gum; it’s the realization that the comfort of a little chew is gone. Now I have to make a conscious decision to buy more, and somehow that feels like too much responsibility.
2. That one specific pen that just felt right – You know the one. The perfect weight, the perfect ink flow. It made you feel like a poet, even when you were just writing a grocery list. Losing it feels like a betrayal… by the universe.
3. A sock from a perfect pair – One moment, it’s in the laundry. The next, it’s vanished into the void, leaving behind its lonely twin. Now, every time I see the survivor, I feel a little pang of regret.

Life goes on, but these little losses? They stick with you. What’s yours?