Ok I fixed my problem. Kinda of a weird solution, sorta of off topic, but here it goes: I need some new pants, so I went to the store and bought all cargo pants that have the huge pockets on the legs. So I can carry my kindle in the leg pocket (solved two problems with one idea)
I know this might not be the best solution, since I could hit my leg on something and break the screen, but it is a lot better then carrying the kindle around in my hand and potentially leaving it somewhere. I'm cooking up another solution, but I'm not sure it would be very practical, it would be safer though.
Also I'm thinking about buying one of those M-edge leather cases you all keep going on and on about. I don't like the way that the kindle can fall out of the stock case, makes me uneasy about using it. Plus I would like to carry a book light around with it, and the m-edge case is the only one that easily integrates a light into the case (when that light comes out in jan.)
Thanks for all your ideas, suggestions and comments, if you have anymore let me know.
@FranSeaLou: I found those cases awhile ago, but was unhappy with the prices. Also since I already have to carry around a backpack, carrying a second case that large seemed kinda dumb. Thanks for the idea.