Never in my life did I think I would be happy to see traffic in Atlanta.
My 12 day road trippin’ travels have come to an end. I arrived in Decatur around 9:30 last night and was in bed around 10:30 for my 13 hour power sleep! Seriously, I slept for 13 hours straight! Dooney, too!
It was an amazing trip with over 6,000 miles on Cherry Blossom, an average of three tanks of gas per day, over 24 diet cokes, many peanut butter and honey sandwiches, and memories to last my life time. I know when I set out on this adventure many friends and family members thought I had lost my mind. I think sometimes you have to step away from your normal day-to-day to see how fortunate and awesome your life is. I have grown to appreciate things more in the past 12 days than I have in the past 12 years.
I am so proud to be from the United States. We are a vast country with so many amazing parks, cities, and people. A few years ago, I traveled to Spain. A friend and I drove across Spain from east to west coast in about ten hours. I drove ten hours from Atlanta and got to Oklahoma. I see the maps of America. I took geography and history classes throughout school, but until you drive the roads and see the sights you never realize how BIG we are as a country! I also have come to appreciate the South and their kindness. Saying ‘good morning’ or ‘hello’ is not a verbal attack, just a gesture only expressed by a southerner!
I have too many insights and philosophies collected in the last 12 days to bore you with, but my trip was awesome. Just remember to do what you love! Set goals, make list, and just do it! I wanted to drive across the country when I was 18, but am glad I waited until I was old enough to be SAFE and appreciate all the trip had to offer! Here is to looking forward to a new school year and more adventures! As the song “Road Trippin” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers says…”Road trippin’ with my two favorite allies. Fully loaded we got snacks and supplies. It’s time to leave this town. It’s time to steal away. Let’s go get lost. Anywhere in the USA.” Glad I got lost in the USA because “This life is shining more forever in the sun”.
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Peace and Love… Sarah