Socks

Today I intend to look at one of life's great mysteries. My life's great mysteries.

Why does the phone always ring when I have just gone to the bathroom?
Why do I buy endless teaspoons and never have ANY?
How does my dog manage to find stagnant water wherever we go?
Why does it always rain on the days I have planned outdoor activities?
Why am I incapable of returning any CD's to their cases?
Why do I own approximately 100 socks and yet can never find a matching pair?

I am predominantly interested in the final question. I live alone. I have my washing to do and mine alone. There are only a small number of categories I tend to divide my washing into;

• darks
• lights
• towels
• delicates

Socks fall into either light or dark.
I have a tumble dryer.
There is approximately 50cm between the door of the washing machine and the door of the tumble dryer.
Where is this Bermuda Triangle where my socks go?
I have lived in my current home for over 4 years. In that time, there has been a permanent washing basket under my bed full of odd socks. It is also home to the occasional glove or washable belt from a dress - but mostly socks.
It would be nice if this basket did not become my albatross, but I suspect it will.
I made it a goal last year to be more tidy at work and at home and I have achieved this goal. However, I will procrastinate with the best of them when it comes to pairing socks.
What I should do is buy many, many pairs of one-colour-plain socks. But I do not. I am my own worst enemy.
Because I have half size feet, (and by this I mean size 5 1/2 and not that I have disproportionately sized elf feet) I tend to wear 2 pairs of socks every day in order that my shoes fit properly.
The Winter requires a large number of socks. This week I don't think I have had a single matching sock in the four I have worn each day. (In the Summer I rejoice in the non-wearing of socks.)
I have just put my weekend dark wash on. In there were approx 25 socks.
I doubt when they are dry, I will find a single pair.