A couple of weeks ago, my grandfather was explaining his favorite expression, "Nothing is ever easy." The following day, as I tried to complete my work, I happened to1a big bee on the skylight (天窗). It was high up, but I thought2it would take no more than 5 minutes. An hour later, the bee still remained. All that had3was that the living room was a mess (混乱) and that I was dizzy (头晕目弦) from4into the sunlight. I didn't expect to waste an hour on an insect so5, but by doing so, I understood what my grandfather meant.
It is not only time that we tend to underestimate …. we don't account for unexpected costs. We often imagine what can work in our favour, but we seldom think of all the6things that can affect us. However, it is important to remember that your day or week or year may not go as7, and that is completely normal. It is8acceptable to feel challenged - even at a task you thought was simple –- because that is part of life.
If you can9that nothing will ever be easy, then life may seem slightly more manageable. In middle school, I thought high school might be easier because I could choose the classes I wanted to10. In high school, I thought11might be easier because I could have a schedule best suited for myself. Yet each time, I was both wrong and disappointed. After accepting that school wouldn't be easy, I found myself with a more positive attitude and12results.
Of course, there should be preparations made to account for expenses or time. Doing so can help you13 your goals in a better way. However, there is no need to beat ourselves up (过分自责) when something stands in our14. Maybe we cannot see a15coming our way, but we can always give ourselves the extra time to catch it.
