The 6 Stages Of A Solo Road Trip
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The 6 Stages Of A Solo Road Trip

We've all been there, and we just can't wait to get home.

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The 6 Stages Of A Solo Road Trip
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Nearly everyone has taken a solo road trip at least once in their life. It's almost inevitable. It's almost enjoyable.

Here are six thoughts everyone has when driving a long distance alone.

15 minutes on the road:"This will be fine."

At this point, you've had your first cup of coffee and probably some M&M's. You still have local radio stations and the gas tank is freshly filled. You think, "Six hours... Eight hours... What's the difference?" You can do this!

90 minutes on the road: "Wow! It's been an hour?!"

You've already started on your favorite playlist and boy, have you been jamming. Over an hour has passed, and how quickly it went. That's so great! Passengers and drivers alike in passing cars have made approving glances to your one-woman dance performance to T-Swift. Driving is pretty cool.

Three hours on the road: "What is next?"

You've listened to every single song in the world, twice. And you don't know what to do for the remainder of the trip. So, you call the first person you can think of who wouldn't be busy at 11:00 a.m. What else are you supposed to do? You can't play the alphabet sign game alone. Plus, your butt is starting to go numb from sitting.

Four hours on the road: "This is terrible."

You're questioning why you had to make the trip alone and dying inside from sitting so long. Once you're three hours in, you feel like the trip is never going to end. You feel a change coming over you. Your patience is wearing and your road rage is growing. Maybe it's time for a snack break.

Five hours on the road: "My GPS has to be wrong."

"Why am I still driving? How am I not there yet?" You've checked your ETA several times, and it hasn't changed. Nothing will make the time pass quicker, not even contemplating the meaning of life. Your anthem has changed from the #1 pop song to, "Get Me Out of This Car So Help Me."

Five hours and 45 minutes on the road: "There is a light at the end of the tunnel."

Your exit is displayed as being just a mile away. You're ready to do a happy dance. Eager to get to your final destination, you turn on your blinker before it's even appropriate. A little smile is even creeping onto your lips.

Glory Hallelujah, you have made it. But, you're bringing a friend next time.

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