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Long Road Trips, As Explained By Taylor Swift.

The ups and downs of being on the road for extended periods of time.

Brenda Anne Castonguay

May 16, 2016

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Long Road Trips, As Explained By Taylor Swift.

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Long road trips are something to look forward to as well as something to dread for a few main reasons. I recently drove from Orlando, FL to Lynchburg, VA by myself. Needless to say, I have a love-hate relationship with long road trips. Here are the variety of emotions that a long road trip entails, as explained by Taylor Swift.

1. Hour one: the excitement

The beginning of a road trip is one of the most exciting parts because you still have no idea how tired you are going to get in the upcoming hours.

2. Hour two: concert time

One of the best parts of a road trip is the endless singing you get to perform for all your luggage. Hopefully no one notices your super intense jam-session as they drive by.

3. Hour three: race time

You cannot deny how fun it can be to *safely* pass other cars that you were tailgating for the past ten miles on the highway. There is no shame in celebrating a small victory.

4. Hour four: ticket time

Practicing your surprised look for if you get pulled over for speeding. "I had no idea I was going that fast, officer..."

5. Hour five: bathroom break

Having to rush to find the next exit because you have been waiting to use the bathroom for the past forty miles. Finding a McDonald's has never been so relieving.

6. Hour six: passing hour

When you have to pass the car that has been going twenty-five miles under than the speed limit. #SorryNotSorry

7. Hour seven: dream team

It is nice to be around the same few cars for a couple states. Unexpected friendships are the best, especially on such a long journey.

8. Hour eight: Siri's constant instructions

When the map reminds you every ten feet exactly where you are going to turn. "OKAY I GET IT, I WILL TAKE EXIT FORTY FOUR IN EXACTLY THREE TENTHS OF A MILE."

9. Hour nine: "What is life?"

After so many hours alone it gets harder not to question what life is and who you really are.

10. Hour ten: ALMOST THERE

When you only have two hours left of this seemingly never-ending road trip.

11. Hour eleven: insanity

After driving eleven hours by yourself, it is easy to be overwhelmed with tiredness and craziness.

12. Hour twelve: it's the final countdown

"You have arrived at your final destination." The sweet, sweet taste of victory.

Growing up on an island, I never really went on road trips, so it was a fun twelve hours with a few ups and downs. Remember to drive safely, never stop listening to T-Swizzy, and do not text/tweet/snap and drive!

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