Hmmm..late for work. Well, this could always be explained by traffic; accident on road, track, etc.

Finding something–usually turns out to be the last place you would imagine so that's the best place to start. In this case, pocket; desk; table; under a plate, napkin; dishwasher; washing machine; on floor i pocket of pants (most likely place).

Now, all of this fear, anger, hatred and suffering can be avoided by just sitting down or standing, taking some deep breaths and telling yourself "calm down", I will find them". Basically 'zenning out'. It actually works, but it takes practice.

Oh, I would skip worrying about the level of stupidity. These things happen.