Man, this is getting ridiculous! I/Me/This guy am so over this. It seems like every single day/all the time/a few times a week I'm stuck outside, scratching my head/shaking my fist/pulling at my hair. Did Maybe me really forget my keys/the combination/the darn thing again? Really? This needs to stop!
- It's time to invest in a spare key.
- {Or maybe I just need to be more organized.|Maybe if I was more organized/responsible/careful, this wouldn't happen.End of list
Car Keys Gone AWOL!
My soul just about stopped when I figured out that my car keys were missing. I frantically searched every nook and cranny, but they were nowhere to be located. I'm feeling stressed because now I have no way to get to work.
I've already looked all the usual places, like my bags. Maybe they're stashed somewhere? I even imagined the possibility that a mischievous gremlin might have abducted them.
This is the worst possible scenario. What am I going to think?
Stuck Outside
It's a real pain, standing here with your hands full of stuff and realizing you've got your transponder stuck in the car. You rummage through your belongings but they're nowhere to be found. Now what? Do you call a locksmith or try to break in? Maybe there's a way to unlock the door... but before you try anything risky, calm down. There are some things you might want to do first.
Locked Out : A Tale of Two Vehicles
It was/were a scorching summer day and my trusty truck/SUV/car decided to choose/pick/select this moment to fail/quit/break down. I was totally/completely/utterly stranded/stuck/locked out, sweating profusely in the blazing heat. Just as I was about to freak out/panic/lose it, I saw a glimmer of hope: my neighbor's shiny new sports car/convertible/luxury sedan parked across the street. Thinking/Assuming/Hopiing that they might have a spare key/tool/set, I raced over and knocked/rapped/pounded on their door. To my surprise/disappointment/shock, no one answered. locked my keys in the car
My luck seemed to be as bad/terrible/awful as the heat. Back at my own vehicle/ride/carnage, I tried everything/any trick in the book/all the obvious things to get in, but nothing worked.
Oh No! Vehicle Impassable!
I am so panicked right now. My car door is jammed and I can't get in! I've tried all the usual things, but nothing works. I'm absolutely at my wit's end. I have a appointment to get to and I don't know what to do! Is there anyone who can come to my rescue?
- What should I do?
- Is there a quick fix?
- Do you know any automotive experts in the area?
I'm feeling completely defeated. Please, any help would be appreciated!
Trapped by My Own Keys
My metal/heavy/solid keys, once symbols of freedom/independence/authority, had become my prison/bonds/shackles. I stumbled/fell/slid against the door repeatedly/constantly/frantically, each click/clink/clack a reminder/torment/curse of my predicament/situation/misfortune. The room felt/appeared/seemed tiny/confined/oppressive, and I was trapped/stuck/imprisoned within its walls/bounds/limits.