My life right now consists of sleeping in, reading, napping, spending time with my family, and planning a six-week solo road trip. That's right - six weeks! I have so many wonderful friends to visit along the way, ample time to contemplate my purpose in life, and a trusty little guide-book to ensure my stopping at all the right places. Oh, and 40 GBs of music. Time for some serious playlist consideration!
So here it is, friends: the blog I promised you all. I apologize for the fact that I'm a terrible writer, but I have some ideas up my sleeve that I hope will make this more interesting. Idea 1: pictures. Idea 2: song/album/film/book recommendations. **Bonus - I get commission if you click a link and buy something. Cha-ching!**
For the picture, here is the first draft of my road-trip-of-a-lifetime route:
Yay!!!! That's 6,000 miles, folks. And I'm driving it in 6 weeks. I'm beginning to think I might be insane. Anyway, this is the part where I take a big risk and ask for audience participation. Do you know some places I should see, besides obvious tourist attractions? Do you know anyone who lives close to my route between CO and WA that would welcome a one-night houseguest? For which segment of my trip will you be joining me?
And now, the recommendation. I'm considering calling this section "Sweet Thang of the Day" or "STD". I'll just go with it today and see if it catches...So, today's STD: Road Trip USA: Cross-Country Adventures on America's Two-Lane Highways
. I think this book is great - thick glossy pages, eleven different routes that cover the entire country, quick history lessons, lots of pictures, recommendations for local diners and hostels, everything you could ask for! I'll continue to comment on this book as it proves, but for now I definitely recommend it if you're considering hitting the road. Get it, and spread it around.That's all I have for today. Questions, comments, and constructive criticism are all more than welcome. Everybody have a great weekend!
7 comments:
Can't wait to hear more and see pictures!!
Haight/Ashbury in San Fran. Also, I think you and Jocy should play Frisbee in the park just below the GGB in honor of Marcus! MT, Ben, Capitale and I went and played frisbee there. Special memory. Very very special memory.
can't wait to read this as you drive - just don't blog and drive at the same time... i'm a subscriber!
You can stay with us when you come through Portland :)
Thanks for the comments, guys! Chey, I'm definitely putting Haight/Ashbury and the GGB park on the list! And... green twin, thanks for subscribing - I appreciate it!
Natalia!! I can't wait to see your adventures! When will you be driving through Utah? I'll be there in January if you'll be around then? I'm adding you to my blogroll gurl! Love you :)
I should be driving through Utah January 19th or 20th. When will you be there?! Maybe we can drive to Seattle together and you can fly home from there! Call me.
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