Road Trip

The long hours of sitting inside a car, feeling the rush of the air, enjoying the beat of the music, and having to once again see the wonder of God's gifts; road trip, one of the few activities that I crave to do and I want to do- right now.

On a journey, many dislike the long hours of travel because they prefer getting to the destination right away. Well, it's the opposite for me. I love the feeling of being inside a moving vehicle, no matter how many hours it will take, that when I arrive at the destination, I feel a little rebuff. There are no many things I can do inside the car or the boat or the plane but just to sit and look out of the window but then I enjoy it.

Being on a road trip is one of my few ways to get out of the "real life". Being on a road trip sort of takes me to another dimension of life where there is no stress, no one to worry about, and no problems to take. It's where I can be myself, though there I times I enjoy talking or playing with friends or family inside, most of the time I keep silent and contemplate a little bit, appreciate whatever wonder I can see outside the window, and just kick back and relax and enjoy the music. Being on a road trip is like an escape from the real, vicious world. Maybe that's why I feel I little resent whenever it's arriving time because it's like ending a dream and getting back to reality.

I've had road trip sessions for so many times already, I can't count them anymore. My uncle exposed me to the beauty of it. He'll just call me up, together with family or with cousins and we'll just go anywhere; joyride as what we call it. And just like the others who prefer the destination, we prefer the trip. We enjoy it inside, although most of the time I am silent and just listening to them but that doesn't mean I am not enjoying. When uncle was still alive, it's like we do "joyrides" almost every weekend but now it's different and I'm starting to miss those moments. People grew up, people got busy, and they just don't have time anymore for road trips or joyrides or whatever you call it. But I'll be so willing to have one anytime because I love doing it.

So whenever you plan on a road trip, invite me in. I promise I'll cause no hassle, just don't let me be the driver. 

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