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Traveling a long way can become irritating, boring, and just frustrating. Driving to far destinations can seem endless, but have no fear -- you're getting closer and closer to your destination. It's important to keep that time occupied so that you don't get irritated, bored, or frustrated.
Things to do while traveling:
- Read books (literature, comics, magazines)
- Coloring books -- age ain't nothin' but a number
- Sing-a-longs
- Make lists -- like this one
- Listen to music -- I recommend Slacker Radio or 8tracks.com
- Write
- Play games on your telephonic device -- Angry Birds certainly lives up to its rep.
- Play car games -- like the license plate game or call dibbs on the nicest cars you see...even though you probably don't actually want it in real life
- Eat
- Watch a movie -- invest in a laptop, car t.v. or portable DVD player
JUST FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE:
We all know gas prices could be lowered and sometimes I wonder if the prices of some of these gas stations are permitted or rigged. Why is there such a big gap between gas prices between the South and the Northeast? I know everything is cheaper in the South, but a 30 cent difference is causing me to question why the prices are such a big difference.
Living in Florida, you learn about price gouging (Thanks Gov. Bush). My initial thought would be that living/working in Washington, DC and being aware of gas prices, Congress/the Senate should be aware of these ridiculous DC Gas Prices ($4.50/gal) in comparison to the rest of the country. In rural Maryland, my parent's 2010 Toyota Corolla filled up at $3.63/gal for $60 worth of gas. In South Carolina, the gas was $3.37 and cost $30 to fill up.
What is the rest of the country looking like? I'll be in California and New Jersey soon, but the quicker with answers, the better! What are gas prices looking like in your town? Lmk.
July 13, 2011 at 11:29 PM
If the gas was $3.63 in Maryland, and $3.37 in SC, there's no way it cost half the price to fill it up... gas would have to be half the price per gallon... :P
But, it is crazy to see such significant differences nonetheless! Have fun and safe travels!