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The order of events for ALL road trips, ever.

Road trips can be convenient because you have your car once you get to your destination and it might be cheaper than a plane ticket. However, whether it's worth it or not is a topic that is always up for debate.

This past year I've been on numerous road trips with friends. I'm on a road trip right now from Tallahassee, FL to Dallas, TX. (Why did I agree to be in a car for 13 hours? Let me know). I find it funny how every road trip, I go through the same thought process along the way.

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I have been involved in theatre since middle school, but have been performing since I was two because that is when I started dancing.

Dance is what lead me to the theatre, and I have never really looked back. I love the ability to become someone else for a few hours and truly live their story. It has changed my life not only because I have learned so much about people through the art, but I have also made lifelong friends.

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It's totally underrated.

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Going to a concert is one of the greatest experiences anyone can experience, hands down. Concerts have been shown to help reduce stress, give a sense of connection and community, get a little bit of good exercise, and raise your spirits. But one thing that is totally underrated about concert going is going to a concert with your family. Here are 5 reasons you have got to experience a family concert outing AT LEAST once in your life...

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11 Things valet drivers want you to know before leaving your car with them

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I have been doing valet for about four years now as a summer job. I absolutely love the interactions I have with guest/patients. Even though my location parks over 100 cars a day, I could not image doing another type of summer job. However, there are a few things that people should know before choosing the valet option.

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Stress is among all of us

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Writing is an interest many people share. For some, words can come easily and you can form a paragraph, an essay, an article, or even a whole novel in just a short amount of time. What most writers fear is called writer's block.

Writer's block may come in different forms and may be triggered by different causes, but the result is a writer finding it hard to formulate simple sentences, statements, etc. It can be caused by too much stress, lack of rest or fresh ideas, and even too many emotions into what you are writing. Here are some tips to help out with that stress.

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The order of events for ALL road trips, ever.

1. I'm definitely going to leave by 8am! *leaves at 9:15am*

2. This is going to be so fun! I'm so excited to spend time with my friends!

3. *a few hours in* Are we there yet?

4. I'm hungry. Let's stop and get some food! *gets food*

5. *30 minutes after food* Wow. I need to use the restroom, but don't want to say anything!

6. *15 minutes later* Okay I HAVE to go to the bathroom. NOW.

7. I know my gas tank is on "E" but I really don't want to stop. I'll go another 20 miles. Is doesn't actually mean my gas tank is empty. Right?

8. Are we there yet? We've got to be close!

9. This is getting really boring, really quickly.

10. I don't want to play the "license plate game" anymore!

11. Somebody get me out of this car.

12. I should have just bought the plane ticket.

13. Seriously, are we there yet?

From “it sucks” all the way to “ESKETIT.”

1. "Pretty good. My classes just suck and I hate my chemistry teacher."

2. "Good. I just don't like getting up for my 7 am class. It's so far away from my dorm. I don't even have time to eat."

3. "It's going great. I don't have any complaints. I am so excited for this year, though."

4. "It's really fun actually. I like it so far. I saw an old lady with a rolling backpack. One of my professors didn't take roll or introduce himself."

5. "It's going good. My classes are all easy. I've been to the pool twice, so that's nice. I'm chillin'."

6. "It's good. All of my professors are fine, for now. My classes are all interesting."

7. "It isn't as bad, as I thought it was going to be. It's kind of like high school. I met cool people in my classes, too."

8. "It was okay. It's just going to be a hard semester. I already know it."

9. “My professor reminds me of my dad, which is super funny. I am actually excited to go to my classes. It’s not like high school, where I had to go to classes I didn’t like.”

10. “I love how everyone is so talkative in my classes. It makes my classes more interesting.”

11. “The first week here was really hot. My classes are already stressing me out. My roommates are cool, so I’m having a good time.”

12. “I got my work cut out for me. Tuesdays suck, but it’s going to be a good year.”

13. “I skipped both of my classes today. My professors are nice. But I still feel like I’m going to miss classes again this year.”

14. “I like my classes. They’re really cool for the most part. I’m just hungry all the time.”

15. “It’s going good. I just think that this is going to be a tough year for me. But I am ready for this year and I’m so excited.”

Reasons to do theatre.

You become one big family

You learn about life

You get to tap into emotions

It is an escape

You get literally walk in someone else's shoes

You get to challenge yourself

The rush of adrenaline when you perform is a magical feeling

You have the ability to impact someone's life

You can use lessons learned in theatre to better your own life

You learn about yourself

Last but not least, you get to have fun

It's totally underrated.

1. Pre-gaming for the concert

2. Someone is bound to get bragged about

​​3. You get to watch them show off their sick dance moves. (Or you can show off your own)

4. 2 things in one — family time & a concert

5. The memories you make are unforgettable

Trust me, it will make your life easier.

1. Yes, we have to get in your car

2. Tell them what's wrong

3. Be patient

4. Leave the AC on

5. Tipping in water is completely acceptable

6. Tipping in money, however, is just a nice gesture

7. We do actually judge extremely dirty cars

8. Don't valet when your low on gas

9. Don't lose that ticket

10. Use your real name

11. Talk to us before leaving your car

Stress is among all of us

Talk yourself through it

Express your emotions

Avoid taking things personally

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1. I'm definitely going to leave by 8am! leaves at 9:15am

3. a few hours in Are we there yet?

4. I'm hungry. Let's stop and get some food! gets food

5. 30 minutes after food Wow. I need to use the restroom, but don't want to say anything!

6. 15 minutes later Okay I HAVE to go to the bathroom. NOW.

3. You get to watch them show off their sick dance moves. (Or you can show off your own)