Every time I drive to my parents home in Texas to visit, people always look at me like I have a fork sticking out my eyeball and I get basically the same phrase, "You're driving all the way to Texas!?! - you are out of your ever-loving mind!" At this point, I usually like to throw in that I am driving the whole 20 hrs in one fell swoop without stopping for anything other than gasoline or gas... Here are some reasons why:

1. It is cheaper to drive.

Driving is so much cheaper. Especially if there is more than one person traveling. When there are several people riding, this epitomizes the road trip with friends. It just makes for a super fun, memory filled time that won't break the bank.

2. Flying takes forever.

If you can find a reasonable flight, it's usually at an airport 200 miles away. After you spend weeks and hours trying to find a reasonable ticket, you usually end up driving your car and parking it a some sketchy "airport approved" parking place. These small rather podunk parking places that always are advertised as "super safe" always concern me.

3. You are in control.

You aren't at the mercy of a pilot,(God bless the people that are willing and fund themselves through flight school), who might fall asleep at the wheel. Not that there are other vehicles in close proximity, but falling asleep driving anything just doesn't seem safe.

4. Driving, you see more country in detail.

Being 30,000 feet up in the air is super cool (pun intended) but there is nothing more beautiful than watching the scenery change as you drive across the country.

5. Seat sharing is not a thing when you drive.

I am not sure why it is, but every time I fly I end up sharing half of my seat with either a very big fellow or some gamer that hasn't showered for weeks and decided I was the best pillow on the planet. I love people. I actually LOVE people, but there ain't anything wrong some personal space, especially when I pay a poop-ton of money for a tiny bit of space.

6. You don't have to feel violated.

I am not sure about you, but every time I go through a body scanner they find some part of me to touch. I don't mind so much if they pat down my shoulder, it isn't too bad, it just invades my personal space a little bit. It's when it is other parts of my body, I am like, "I promise its just my zipper." Those are more the experiences that I am not too fond of.

Now that I have successfully managed to hype myself up for my 20 hour drive to Texas tonight (and tomorrow) for spring break. I hope you have enjoyed reading through this short list and I hope you have had a chance to think of a few reasons you prefer driving over flying.