Passage For thirteen years. I was part of a nomadic community of people who "garage" a car on the streets of
Manhattan. The rhythms of parking dictated my work schedule, my leisure time--my life. I had to wait in my
car at least an hour before alternate-side parking began. There I would eat breakfast, read novels, write
letters, or listen to music. But sometimes I would just think quietly by myself before the day began to hustle
and the crowds began to bustle to and fro. These were the times I treasured most, when personal rewards
outweighed the inconvenience of the city
Adapted from Ulian Rossed. The Fun of it Stories from the Talk of the Town 2001 by The New Yorker Magazine
Question
The passage implies that the author did not mind waiting to park because
her efforts were usually rewarded with a good parking space
she enjoyed talking to other people who were also waiting
she could get more work done in her car than anywhere else
she was able to spend time alone in quiet meditation