butt bruises

So as most of you know, I live in the farthest outskirts of society, in Frederick county. It's a great place, it really is. There is plenty of scenery and fresh air out there. The only problem that I have to travel great lengths to get to shopping malls worth going to. The time it usually takes for me to get to Montgomery mall is 30 minutes. Today it took almost 2 hours! This was partially because of traffic and partially because of my impatience. While waiting to take exit 1, I couldn't stand the wait so I tried to bypass it by going to the next exit. Right after I passed the exit, my gps told me that it was 2 MILES until the next exit, IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. It was crazy, the first time I had to endure such hopelessness and powerlessness. Yelling or throwing fits did no good.

Something good did come of it though!!!! This test of patience was very beneficial in teaching me to bear responsibility for wrong decisions and to see the positives in negative circumstances. I've never been so frustrated in my life (that may seem astounding) but somehow after talking to pops a peace came and comforted me. Then I turned on Christian radio which definitely helped too.

The pain of driving didn't end there as the way home took another 1 1/2 hours cause of crazy congestion.

LESSONS LEARNED:

1. when it snows, don't travel tremendous distances

2. hang out in Frederick even though it may be less attractive

3. PATIENCE is a fruit of the Spirit which i need more work on