Happy Trails

First and foremost, I must thank Kevin's mom for the title of this blog...and for getting that little ditty stuck on repeat in my head for the past three days.

Moving on. I've spent A LOT of time driving lately. Typically Kevin and I don't travel very often. But with his recent five month (I can't believe it's been that long!) absence and my lack of employment, there have been many opportunities for road trips. In January we went to his boot camp graduation (4.5 hours to Parris Island, SC), then I drove Kevin to Marine Combat Training (8.5 hours to Jacksonville, NC), then his graduation from there (another 8.5 hours), a visit to Birmingham (3 hours), and one final visit to see my hubby (11 hours to Virginia Beach). By the way, I am amazing. If you don't believe me, ask my husband (I love you babe!).

Anyhow, all of this time on the road has given me some insights which I felt the need to share with you:

1. Dear South Carolina, I have driven through you border to border 6 times now. There is no road work. Please take the signs down. Thank you.
2. Semi trucks, I am a girl who likes to drive fast. So I understand your need to pass the slow people as much as the next girl. However, if your intentions when cutting me off in the left lane are to pass another truck, then please do so rather than driving next to said truck at the same speed and holding up all of the other traffic!
3. While I'm at it, the same goes for cars. If you want to pass me, go ahead. No big deal. But please, do not fart around in my blind spot. Either speed up and go around, or don't be surprised when I get in front of you so that I can see where you are. Sitting in someone's blind spot is dangerous, people!
   
4. Who buys cars that are frequently used as police cruisers? And in similar colors. I get that at times it may be beneficial, what with people scrambling to get out of your way. But aren't there way more times where cars in front of you just can't tell whether you're a cop or not...and drive way slower than necessary? Do us all a favor and trade your car in for a better model. Thank you.
   
5. Acceleration lanes were made for reasons. Use them.
6. The same goes for cruise control. It is your friend. Use it.
   
7. I despise driving on divided highways, where you are constantly going through towns. You're trucking along at 64 (because the speed limit is 55), and all of the sudden...red light! What a bummer.
8. PS - on the divided highway note...I have a very hard time not stopping at every Target I see...another problem!
9. The ride home is ALWAYS worse than the ride to get somewhere. The fun is over, you're tired, and home seems like a million years away.
10. License plate covers that hide which county you're from should be illegal. It is very important for me to be able to identify where you're from so that I can tell you to return there while calling you a moron.
11. Another thing about license plates...vanity plates are gay. All of them.
12. To the owner of a black Volvo with North Carolina license plate UVA 98, get off the road. You are an idiot.
13. If you have a rebel flag anywhere on your car, I am judging you...immediately.
    
14. Last but certainly not least...when did it become okay to not turn on your headlights when it's raining??? I am completely astounded by the number of people, particularly those driving gray or silver cars that just blend in with the road, who can't be bothered to flip that little switch. Ridiculous!