I like being in transit, but I hate to drive.
This struck me as strange when it occured to me today. (while driving to work -- go figure). So, I tried to tease apart the difference as I sipped my coffee and navigated the traffic on I-83 south.
I think I like being enroute. I like the feeling that I'm on the move, going some place, headed somewhere, on a journey. What I don't like is dealing with traffic and other drivers, and the fact that you can't move around too much when you're in the driver's seat. (Mass transit, please.)
When you're traveling, you're moving outside of and away from what is familiar. You enter unknown territories and you explore them and experience new things. There's a nice mix of anxiety and excitement.
Then on the return trip, you can mull over all you have seen and done. And you have the anticipation of returning home to loved ones, pets, house, whatever it is that your travels make you appreciate all the more.
If you think about it, travel is kind of like the best things in life in this regard: New school, new job, new partner, new house. Nerves and excitement on the way in. Memories and lessons learned come later.
Please leave a comment and share your thoughts. What do you like best/hate most about traveling?
What I like best about traveling? When I don't have to drive!
What I like best about traveling? When I don't have to drive!
I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE being en route! I love being at the train station, the airport, the toll booth...any place where people are coming and going. Each person on their own personal mission. Even a business trip can be its own little adventure depending on how you approach it. A commute is a little oasis of time to myself (traffic woes and road rage only take over when I forget that I don't care if it takes me a few extra minutes to get there...good music and audio books help me remember). And mass transit (God Bless It!) is like a gift of time to read, write letters, pray, plan or whatever! Yes, travelling rocks.
Going home sucks. Bad weather, terrorist attacks, and things of that nature occuring on the trip is also a no-no. Best thing? It is something new. Humans crave that. Well, they should.