Just now, I watched my transaction get stuck in the mempool for the third time, queued up. The pixel cat patrol was halfway through when I was forced to stare at the progress bar... When there's congestion, you think clicking will finish it, but actually you're just competing with a bunch of others who are equally anxious for a seat. If you set the gas too low, you have to wait patiently; if you set it too high, you feel guilty. Cancel and resend, but then you have to gamble on the next wave being less congested. The most annoying part is when the price fluctuates during this process—I just wanted to buy a small item for a mini-game chain, but my mood gets worn down first.

Recently, I heard news about increased taxes and tighter compliance in certain regions, which makes deposit and withdrawal expectations more tense. On-chain activity feels even more like rush hour: everyone just wants to "get through first." Anyway, now I just take a deep breath before impulsively placing an order. If it takes too long to get stuck, I cancel and cut losses... Otherwise, I might start doubting my life from waiting in line so long.