Over these past few years, as gas prices rose, I sort of lost the appreciation of driving just for the sake of it. I of course loved getting behind the wheel, but always needed a destination.
A few weeks back, my commute went from an hour each way to ten minutes each way. I am in between semesters at school. My work schedule gave me a few consecutive days off. I got the itch.
I am finally getting reacquainted with driving for the sake of it, with no destination in mind. I have taken a few over these last few days, just going on some unexplored back roads that surround town. Regardless of the time of day, whether it has been 90 degrees at 3 pm or 70 at 2 am, I have gone with the AC off and windows and sunroof open. Among my peers, it seems like I am the only one who ever suggests "going for a ride."
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