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Well I got mad Monday morning, so I hopped in my car and just took off just for the fun of it - only bad thing was I forgot to grab a camera.
Shot down from Colorado Springs to Santa Fe, Albequerque, over to Flagstaff, down to Phoenix, down and over to Yuma, and stayed in San Diego until I caught Tuesday night's sunset at La Hola beach before turning around to come back.
You forget how refreshing a pointless road trip can be if you let youself stay stuffed up too long - there's always a reason not to take off (work, school, etc...), but I put 2,542.2 miles on my car in 2 days - plenty of time to make the same run on any given weekend.
My left arm is cooked (I don't think I every had my left arm inside the car except for the occasional two hand on the wheel driving requirements that popped up), and I feel like I just gained a few extra years of life from dumping my stress on the road (what a difference it makes just knowing that even though all problems will still be around when you get back, for just awhile you are just out for a drive and to hang out and all worries are half a continent away).
Just thought I'd share for the sake of sharing something positive
I think every one of you should grab your dog/cat, wife/kids, or get a housesitter/babysitter and rediscover your world - no rushing with A --> B goal, just go for the sake of going. I now have new frinds in Flagstaff AZ, and am looking forward to going back. I have a thousand exact spots in mind to go back to with my cameras.
I thought about you guys too - if I had any numbers I would've bought lunch for the Murcers on my route
A couple days in my car and I feel at least 5 years younger - the next time I catch any of you guys bickering or complaining I'll come pick you up personally. toss you in my car and take you on a good old fashioned pointless roadtrip (yeah, even you guys over seas, aut shipping can't be that expensive
)
Shot down from Colorado Springs to Santa Fe, Albequerque, over to Flagstaff, down to Phoenix, down and over to Yuma, and stayed in San Diego until I caught Tuesday night's sunset at La Hola beach before turning around to come back.
You forget how refreshing a pointless road trip can be if you let youself stay stuffed up too long - there's always a reason not to take off (work, school, etc...), but I put 2,542.2 miles on my car in 2 days - plenty of time to make the same run on any given weekend.
My left arm is cooked (I don't think I every had my left arm inside the car except for the occasional two hand on the wheel driving requirements that popped up), and I feel like I just gained a few extra years of life from dumping my stress on the road (what a difference it makes just knowing that even though all problems will still be around when you get back, for just awhile you are just out for a drive and to hang out and all worries are half a continent away).
Just thought I'd share for the sake of sharing something positive
I think every one of you should grab your dog/cat, wife/kids, or get a housesitter/babysitter and rediscover your world - no rushing with A --> B goal, just go for the sake of going. I now have new frinds in Flagstaff AZ, and am looking forward to going back. I have a thousand exact spots in mind to go back to with my cameras.
I thought about you guys too - if I had any numbers I would've bought lunch for the Murcers on my route
A couple days in my car and I feel at least 5 years younger - the next time I catch any of you guys bickering or complaining I'll come pick you up personally. toss you in my car and take you on a good old fashioned pointless roadtrip (yeah, even you guys over seas, aut shipping can't be that expensive
)
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