A frustrating traffic jam
When it happened
I'm going to talk about a time when I was caught in a traffic jam last summer. It was during the peak holiday season, and I was on my way to visit a friend who lives in a neighboring city.
Where you were stuck
The traffic jam occurred on the highway that connects my city to the next. It's usually a smooth drive, but on that particular day, there was an unexpected roadblock due to an accident further down the road. The traffic was at a complete standstill, and I found myself stuck in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by other frustrated drivers.
What you did while waiting
While waiting, I tried to make the best of the situation. I had my phone with me, so I decided to catch up on some podcasts that I had downloaded earlier. Listening to podcasts is something I enjoy, as it allows me to learn new things and stay entertained. I also took the opportunity to call a few friends and family members to pass the time and catch up with them. Additionally, I had a book in the car, so I read a few chapters to keep myself occupied.
And explain how you felt in the traffic jam
Being stuck in the traffic jam was quite frustrating at first. I was worried about being late and missing out on the plans I had made with my friend. However, as time went on, I realized that there was nothing I could do to change the situation, so I tried to remain calm and patient. I reminded myself that everyone else was in the same predicament and that getting upset wouldn't help. By the time the traffic started moving again, I felt more relaxed and grateful for the chance to slow down and enjoy some quiet time. It was a reminder that sometimes, unexpected delays can provide an opportunity to pause and reflect, even if they are inconvenient at the moment.
一次令人沮丧的交通堵塞
发生时间
我想谈谈去年夏天我遇到交通堵塞的时候。那是在假期高峰期,我正前往拜访住在附近城市的朋友。
被困的地点
交通堵塞发生在连接我的城市和下一个城市的高速公路上。通常这里的车流很顺畅,但在那天,由于更远处发生的事故,有一个意外的交通障碍。交通完全停滞,我发现自己困在荒郊野外,四周是其他沮丧的驾驶者。
等待时的活动
在等待时,我尽量让自己尽量保持积极。我带着手机,于是决定补听一些我之前下载的播客。听播客是我喜欢的事情,因为它让我能学习新知识并保持娱乐。我还抓住机会打了几个电话给朋友和家人,以打发时间并与他们聊天。此外,我在车上还有一本书,所以我读了几章以保持自己的忙碌。
对交通堵塞的感受
一开始被困在交通堵塞中让我感到相当沮丧。我担心会迟到,错过与朋友的计划。然而,随着时间的推移,我意识到我无法改变这种情况,于是试着保持冷静和耐心。我提醒自己,其他人也处于同样的困境,生气并没有帮助。当交通再次开始流动时,我感觉轻松多了,并感激能有机会放慢脚步,享受一些安静的时光。这让我明白,有时候,意想不到的延误可以提供一个暂停反思的机会,即使此时可能不太方便。