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9 Things To Bring On An Impromptu Summer Road Trip

Don't Panic, just go with the flow

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9 Things To Bring On An Impromptu Summer Road Trip

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Now if you are an intense planner like me, this headline may or may not have caused you great stress. The side effects of an impromptu road trip for someone like you are as follows: Dizziness, nausea, confusion, and the general panic over not knowing where you are going to brush your teeth in the morning. I am going to prescribe you with something to alleviate your symptoms- the magical world of lists! Now get that head out from between those legs and breathe. Remember that spontaneity is good for the soul. Let's get this show on the road, shall we?

Toothbrush

Seriously, it's non-negotiable

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I don't know about you, but this is the first thing I grab. Nobody is going to want to road trip it up with you if you have stink breath. Not even your mom loves you that much

Dry Shampoo

The tropical scent is my personal favorite #notspon

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Don't know the next shower your're gonna get? No problem, welcome to the world of the messiest organized person in existence. Your oily hair is the last of your worries.

Deodorant

Yes, yes you do stink.

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If you have to ask you already know the answer. Your'e grown so surely by now you understand the basic rules of hygiene. If not; "hey there sport welcome to sex-ed, now I'm sure you've noticed that your body is changing..."

Sunscreen

Being a lobster is not cute or fun.

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I'm not your mama or anything, but I would just like to stress the importance of protecting your beautiful skin from the sun's harmful rays. Over exposure from the sun can cause a grocery list of items that you really don't want like daunting premature wrinkles, or something less vain like skin cancer. Wear it, Embrace it. Love it!

Hair Ties

Don't get attached, you will never see them again.

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ah yes, the illusive hair tie. traditionally in the summertime it tends to be hotter than 3 hells., so not having a carpet on your neck is ideal.

Aux cord

Can you even drive if you don't have secure bops?

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The possession of music can either make or break a road trip. The radio can be unreliable, and there is nothing worse than hours of awkward silence.

Camera

It is better than Instagram

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No, it doesn't have to be a Polaroid. It could be a disposable from the dollar store if you so choose. I believe that these are the moments of your youth that need to be remembered, after all we're only young once.

Phew. See you dd it, I'm so proud of you for stepping out of your comfort zone! Complacency is the thief of growth. So make the most of your summer, and surprise a pal with a last minute trip to the lake, and if you would be so kind, send them this rad article you just read!

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