“Laissez les bons temps rouler!”

PS Don’t forget to check the weather report when you get online at night. Weather is gettin’ nasty and unpredictable (so if it’s unpredictable, why check the weather report, right?).

PPS Cruise control can also save on gas. But Joanne has the chops on when to use or when not to use.

I’d like to second point number two from above. The McFlurry’s from McDonalds I’d treat myself to when I drove just made me feel worse. Avoid heavy food/junk food. If you can’t move around, it’s just going to put you to sleep.

I would argue for the use of cruise control sometimes… but depending. When I would do long drives, I found cruise control to be VERY useful. However, that’s because I have a tendency to speed. So, IF you’re sleepy (Because Justin is right about it being bad if you’re sleepy) don’t use it, but if you’re very awake and have a tendency to speed and don’t wanna get pulled over, set your cruise control to the speed limit (or, lets face it, 5 mph faster than the speed limit), and sing a long to your music to make sure you stay awake!!!!

Also, be careful with the audiobooks. I actually think that most will put you to sleep…. Think about it… kids get read to before bedtime. The only audiobook I ever used while driving was Harry Potter, but that’s because it’s VERY animated.

Lastly, fill up on gas when you can. You can use it as a pee and stretch break. Gas costs the same whether you’re just adding a 1/4 of a tank or filling up the whole thing, and it’s better to stop often then to run out!

<3 Youuuu

My only advice for your trip is to enjoy! Dance and sing along to your loads of CD’s. Take your time and take pics and videos along the way. But you seem to have that all covered=)

P.S. I put your keys next to your blackberry. You should have asked me where your car was!

Tip #1:
Hydration is a sticky subject… to be dehydrated, or to know you’ll have to pull over to pee? Drink plenty of fluids the day before you set out, and drink slowly all the time rather than a lot at once. Your body purges water when you drink a lot all at once, but a little at a time over a long period of time will be put to more use.

Tip #2:
Don’t Eat Heavy Food during the trip. You are going to be sitting and stationary for several hours at a time. Fast food in your stomach will give you a bloated and heavy feeling. Heavy and greasy food like double cheeseburgers, French fries, pizza, fried chicken and biscuits will contribute to the desire to take a nap. Better to eat light food like salads, soup, fruit cups and juice during the trip to keep your head clear. Coffee or hot chocolate is always a safe bet for long distance driving.

Tip #3:
Do Not Use Cruise Control. Long distance driving can have a hypnotic and fatiguing effect. Cruise control emphasizes and enhances that effect. Especially if you are tired, cruise control’s ability to stay at the same speed can quickly lull you into sleep. Your eyes can close at that critical moment when traffic slows down, and you’re still driving at 70 miles per hour. Lose control of the car, and you have an accident waiting to happen. Drive the car on your own so you can speed up or stop at a moment’s notice as needed.