I had to take our car to the service because the brake fluid had to be replaced. It had been too long since it was replaced so it was long due. The service was in an industrial area and it was hard to find. At a car driving education centre, I asked two people where the service was but they misled me and I went to the wrong direction. After not having found the service, I called the repairman and he gave me the right directions. It was a good decision to call him because he gave me a clear instruction on how to find them. The problem was that there were a lot of garages all over the place and they all looked similar: they were run-down, rusty, abandoned buildings. Well, they were not totally abandoned because they were mostly storages but it was a bit hard to navigate.
So finding this service was a success story. Then I left the car at the service and then came my second problem: the fluid replacement would take more than an hour so I had to decide what to do during that time. But I came up with a creative idea. Sometimes I walk for an hour to burn fat, so I took advantage of that time and I went for a walk to a park. Not only was it a useful activity but I was not bored. However, I was really tired after the walk and I had to sit down on a bench. The service was 20 minutes far away and I had a jacket on me (I did not want to carry it on my hands because it felt heavy). Nevertheless, my creativity is limitless. I walked home in a way that I stopped at every bench on my way back to the service, so I never got tired. I just sat down every 5 minutes, had a rest for another 5 minutes and finally, I was back at the service.
But there is something that makes me feel guilty: a passer-by asked me about the whereabouts of the local market. Since my walk had to be continuous, I could not stop to give directions and I was not even sure about the location of the market so I just said I was not local, which was a lie. I feel guilt, so next time I will be much more helpful to strangers in need.
This day provided several valuable lessons that reinforced the importance of patience, creativity, and the willingness to ask for help. When faced with difficulty finding the car service, I initially received incorrect directions from people at a car driving education center. Instead of giving up or becoming frustrated, I persisted and eventually called the repairman. This decision proved crucial as he provided clear instructions that led me to the correct location. This experience underscored the value of staying patient and persistent in the face of obstacles.
While waiting for the brake fluid replacement, I turned a potentially boring and idle hour into a productive one by deciding to go for a walk in a nearby park. This not only helped me stay active and burn some calories but also kept me engaged and made good use of my time. It was a reminder that with a bit of creativity, even waiting time can be transformed into something beneficial.
After my walk, I was quite tired and still had a jacket to carry. By resting at benches along the way back to the service, I managed to pace myself and avoid getting overly exhausted. This approach demonstrated the importance of listening to my body and finding practical solutions to manage physical limitations.
My decision to prioritize my own walking routine over helping them, coupled with my uncertainty about the market’s location, led me to lie about not being a local but the feeling guilty makes me strive to be more helpful and honest, ensuring I contribute positively to someone else’s day.