Recently the internet has been flooded with stories of distracted driving. Well, I'm here to tell you DO NOT DRIVE DISTRACTED. If you sit back and think about it, your little ol' self is maneuvering the wheel of a hunk of metal that weighs roughly 4,079 pounds.

Doesn't sound so easy now does it? One piece of news that hasn't recently caught my attention is the female student riding around in the Barbie jeep. My sincerest apologies for anyone who thisnext sentence might offend. This girl is a spoiled, inconsiderate idiot who thinks she can get away with anything. Not sure if everyone knows the real reason she is driving in that Barbie jeep, her real car got taken away.

That's right, this girl is getting national attention for driving under the influence and getting her license taken away. As a result, her father took away her car and gave her a bike to get around campus. But Miss comedian thought she'd draw even more attention to herself by cruising down campus in a children's toy. People people people, it is so dangerous to drive under the influence! DON'T DO IT. Call a cab, call a friend, walk, but do not but your life and the lives of others in danger. I know that no one should have to carry the guilt of hurting someone else so think before you drive. With that being said, texting while driving is EQUALLY dangerous.

Do not text and drive.

Do you really think it is a smart idea to take your eyes off the road in the middle of rush hour traffic to look at your phone? In case there is any confusion, the answer is no. Friends, even family can wait. Nothing is so important that you need to put lives in danger for a text message. Be smart people. Most of the time you all know when what you're doing is wrong so trust your instinct. Have a passenger send a text for you if it's that important. I personally have seen the affects and aftermath of losing a friend to texting and driving. After her car was T-boned due to the other driving, my friend then passed away after being in a coma for a few hours. I wouldn't wish that kind of pain and confusion on any family like I saw hers go through. So put your phones away and stay sober if you're planning on getting behind the wheel, you will be so thankful that you did.