Today, I tried taking a shortcut through a nature trail, hoping to save myself some time getting back to my car. I ended up getting lost for nearly 3 hours and getting to work nearly 2 hours late. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, after leaving work at 10 pm, I took a shortcut to the highway. After getting lost, my GPS informed me that the service was unavailable and I should try back in an hour. This occurred moments before I ran out of gas. FML
Today, I took a “shortcut” on my bike to save five minutes and ended up carrying it up three flights of stairs because the path turned into a locked service entrance. FML
Today, I got the bus to work instead of walking so I could be there faster. However, I accidentally got on the wrong bus which let me off a mile and a half away from my workplace. Then, after another half-hour of trying to walk there, I found that it wasn't even open that day. FML
Today, I tried to take a shortcut home. I got lost and had to ask a stranger for directions. They pointed to the street sign above me that literally had my street's name on it. FML
Today, I was late for work so I ran to catch the bus. I made it. Unfortunately, the bus was actually out of service, and I just sprinted to a parked vehicle for no reason. FML
Today, I had to follow a diversion route home due to roadworks. It took me an hour longer than usual to get home. Too bad it turns out that the diversion was only for traffic, not people walking. FML
Today, my GPS led me to a "shortcut" that took me through a winding dirt road in the middle of nowhere. My car got stuck in the mud, and the tow truck driver told me I was the third person he's pulled out this week from the same "shortcut." FML
Today, I got lost on my way to a wedding and yelled at my phone's GPS for giving bad directions. After 20 minutes of rerouting, I realized I’d accidentally set it to “walking mode.” I arrived 45 minutes late and sweaty in a full suit. FML
Today, while hiking, my dad decided we should take the beeline trail down the mountain to save time. When we got to the bottom of the mountain, we discovered we were on the wrong side. We had to hike 13 extra miles to go around the mountain to get back to our car. FML
Today, I went on a scenic hike to clear my head and ended up lost for two hours. When I finally found my way back, I noticed the trail signs had big, bright arrows. How did I miss those? FML
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teentee401 37
Try exploring "shortcuts" when you're not pressed for time. YDI.
Old_Liver 5
Don't most people have smartphones nowadays? They're great GPS's.
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Comments (56)
boultzboi 20
should've turned left at Albuquerque
ragnarok1540 39
If you were really returning to your car from hiking shortly before you had work, then it was quite irresponsible. On the other hand, if you live far enough from your car that you have a nature trail between your home and your driveway/parking lot, then I feel a bit sorry for you. Please follow up with more details, OP.
smoothies14 32
Just like in all the movies.
GhostFox 34
Agoraphobic shut in talking, so excuse me if I am wrong, but isn't one of the first rules of hiking to stick to trails you know and not take shortcuts, specifically because they can get you lost? Also, exploring when pushed for time is irresponsible as hell, so YDI. Test shortcuts when them being detours won't make you late.
Hildy93 21
Should have just stayed lost and went camping. Tell your boss you're going off the deep end
trucker2 33
Is your name, Helen Keller !!!
Bryce8 11
The good old nature walk.
Arcanel 18
What did we learn about shortcuts today?
Michaelaarnett 22
Ah nature...you always get lost in it.
local77 6
is that what they call "the bush" in australia!?