Taking a really long drive

Hello again loyal readers and new friends alike!

You may or may not have noticed by now that I like taking rather long drives and excursions. In fact, it's one of my favorite things to do when I can afford the time to do so.

Taking a long drive is really good for clearing the mind, even when traffic jams occur. And trust me, I've been on my fair share of Interstate Highway jams. It is nice to just breathe unfamiliar air and take in the sights and sounds around you. It is something for which I am most grateful every single day.

If you ever find yourself taking a long drive as well, don't be afraid. You will get to your destination before you know it, but it is most important to enjoy the journey. Brother you are planning on taking a long hiking trip to a location for states away, interviewing for grad schools, or just going out to sea the countryside, there's much to learn about along the way.

You can always put on a really good podcast and get cracking. Depending on what you want to learn about, There is almost always a market for the podcast on the internet for it. I know friends that run podcast on gaming, social media, news in the world, beauty products, comedy, and so much more. There is an issue out there for everything.

You can also use this opportunity to listen to a favorite album. I know I like listening to some of my favorite bands when I'm on the road, one of which took me to Iceland. jamming out to a favorite mixtape is a great way to pass time, especially if you have a friend in the car with you that shares a similar interest in a similar genre of music. I know this happened for me when I was driving to a grad school interview in Boston.

If you need more mental stimulation, you can also listen to audiobooks during this time. I personally prefer to put on a tape about Buddhism, a topic that I have written about in the past. audio books are a great way to read a book without picking it up, it's something that you can definitely do to pass time while learning in the car.

If all else fails, you can use voice text to work on writing your own literature, something that I have taken advantage of on long drives. It's also the source of so many uncorrected wording and spelling errors. Really, there is no reason not to make your time productive.

And last but not least, phone calls and telephone conferences are a wonderful use of time on a long drive if there is not much else to do. On my way 2 New York for the 2nd time, I was on the phone with my then-girlfriend almost the entire time.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab some coffee, pack your bags, fill up on gas, and hit the road.