driving

"A joke given by life will always be funny; therefore, those who don’t laugh at it are either too proud or too stupid."

Over the weekend, I drove from my Central Valley town to sunny southern California. I knew it was going to be an experience because I was going to be alone and it was my first time driving there. Did everything go according to plan? No. Was it a turbulent time? Yes. I want to impart some wisdom from my 300-mile, five-hourlong drive to anyone planning to make a cross-state trip.

Maybe you love long drives or you dread them — whichever it is, here are some things you can do to enjoy your long trip with more comfort and fun!

During my family's time in North America, we traveled around 46 states in the United States and five Canadian provinces, driving in our SUV and sleeping at local campsites. 

You were supposed to meet your friend 10 minutes ago, and you're running super late. A difficult choice emerges: should you walk and or should you drive?

As a Southern Californian, I didn’t realize how much work goes into preparing my car to drive in a place where it regularly snows during the winter.

We’ve both had times when a car ride has been a catalyst for connection or an important milestone in a relationship.

It’s 2011. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program doesn’t exist yet, so I have no access to a driver’s license or the right to own a vehicle.

College is an institution that stops me from becoming totally independent, since I still get some support from my parents and school programs.

My dad has always told me growing up, “Only worry about what you can control.” I don’t have a car to control anymore. And I sure can’t control the world around me right now. All I can control is myself.