day 171: short cuts take longer

There was major construction on the old state highway this morning. Not being the most patient person, I sat in traffic 3 or 4 minutes and then pulled a U-turn in order to take a back way. Turns out the back way just led me to the same intersection, only from the other angle. I sat there 10 minutes watching as my old traffic buddies passed through right in front of me.

When will I ever learn?

5 comments

Emma | February 6, 2010 at 8:10 AM

I hate it when that happens.

Why are we in such a hurry to save just a couple of minutes???? I do the same thing and then I am mad at myself. YOUR not alone!!!

Connie | February 6, 2010 at 8:18 AM

I do that at the grocery store. Think the line next to me is faster, so I jump, and we all know what happens then. (sigh)

Charlotte | February 6, 2010 at 8:20 PM

I am always doing this, too. My impatience almost always ends up costing me in the end.

Dedee | February 8, 2010 at 11:17 AM

If your anything like me, the answer is never, sadly.

I've so done that!

Lola Sharp | February 11, 2010 at 10:40 PM

This is a lesson I have trouble with as well.