But the journey was not over yet.I would still have to walk several blocks to get to my office.When I finally got to work，I was completely soaked and left a puddle of water everywhere I sat.I was also exhausted (tired out) and discouraged from my commute.

　　My co-workers and I spent most of the day drying off.When 5∶00 rolled around，I was ready to go home.I was about to log off my computer when I received an email from Garth，my Deputy Director：

　　I would like to thank all those who made the effort and eventually reported to work.It is always reassuring，at times like these，when employees so clearly show their devotion to their jobs.Thank you.

　　His email was short，but I learned more from that brief message than I ever did from a textbook.The email taught me that a few words of appreciation can make a big difference.The rainstorm and the transit troubles had made me miserable.But Garth’s words immediately invigorated me and put a smile back on my face.As a matter of fact，his email made the whole subway painful experience all worthwhile.

　　August 26,1999 may have been one of the darkest days in New York City history，but it was one of the brightest days in my life thanks to Garth.

　　语篇解读　1999年8月26日那天因为纽约雨下得大，交通几乎完全停滞，上班不便，而作者费了很大的劲，终于成功地赶到了单位，但因为浑身湿透了几乎什么事情也干不成。下班时收到了上司的电子邮件，上司夸奖了自己，顿时路上的辛苦疲劳全部消失，倍感欣慰。

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