The Wrong Turn That Started it All
We’ve all been there. You’re cruising along, windows down, music blasting, blindly trusting the soothing voice emanating from your phone. “In 500 feet, turn left,” it purrs. You, being the obedient driver you are, comply. Little did you know, dear reader, that this seemingly innocuous turn would be the start of your descent into GPS-induced madness. At least, that’s how it went for me last Tuesday…
My destination? A charming little antique shop nestled in the countryside. The reality? A dirt road so bumpy it rattled my teeth, courtesy of my GPS’s “shortcut.” As I bounced along, cursing under my breath, the scenery took a turn for the bizarre. Gone were the rolling hills and picturesque farms, replaced by… a field. A very large, very green field. And in the middle of this field, basking in the afternoon sun, was a flock of geese. Hundreds of them. Honking, flapping, and staring at me like I’d just crashed their exclusive feathered gathering.
Remember how I said the road was bumpy? Well, it was also extremely narrow. There was no turning back. I inched forward, my car practically grazing the tall grass, and the geese were not amused. They began to honk louder, some even venturing closer, their beady eyes fixed on my vehicle. I swear I saw one particularly large goose sharpen its beak on a rock. Okay, maybe not, but it felt real!
After what felt like an eternity (but was probably only five minutes), I emerged from the field, my heart pounding, my car covered in goose feathers, and my sanity hanging by a thread. I pulled over to the side of the road, took a deep breath, and did what any sane person would do: I laughed. I laughed until my sides hurt, until tears streamed down my face, until the absurdity of the situation finally outweighed the lingering fear of being attacked by a flock of angry geese.
And the antique shop? I found it eventually, after ignoring my GPS and relying on good old-fashioned road signs. Turns out, it was a charming little place, just like the website promised. I even found a beautiful vintage compass, which I now consult every time my GPS suggests a “shortcut.”
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