On late Thursday afternoon, roads fill up with cars as people hurry home from their busy work day. For most of them, they know that there’s only one more day of work between them and the weekend. However, bumper to bumper traffic prevents them from getting home quickly, as the roads become even more condensed with cars. Horns blare and people begin to curse, as they exercise different methods of expressing their frustration and sharing them with the rest of the world.
Once on the freeway, the pace begins to pick up. A motorcycle cop parked on the shoulder of the carpool lane has his radar gun aimed at the oncoming vehicles, causing people to nervously tap their brakes. As cars, trucks, and motorcycles zip by, he keeps his aim steady, like a sniper with a target in his crosshairs. Suddenly, he lowers the radar gun, turns in the direction of his bike, and with the flick of a switch, the red and blue lights begin to flash, making the motorcycle light up like a Christmas tree. The police officer flags down an unfortunate speeding motorist, waving his arm in a slow, steady motion, directing them towards the guardrail.
As they get farther away from their workplaces and closer to their homes, drivers exit the freeway. During this time of day, traffic clogs the city roads, causing cars to bunch up tight. Stoplights change from red to green but the vehicles stay put, their engines idling quietly. As they slowly creep forward, drivers pass the time by playing their music loudly. They tune in to their favorite radio station or pop in their favorite cd, simply trying to distract themselves from their own frustrations. For most drivers, this process is part of their daily routine and they understand the importance of patience. Although being stuck in traffic is stressful, they know that they will be home soon enough and that tomorrow is Friday. Everything is better on Friday.
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