This morning I set out from Doright Manor near Tallahassee, Florida, on a trip to see my daughter and her family in Illinois. I’ll tally over a thousand miles on the trip to Illinois, necessitating an overnight stop.
Right now I’m relaxing in my hotel room in Paducah, Kentucky. Paducah is a pleasant community, home of the National Quilt Museum and a terrific arts and antiques district. On this trip, though, I’m only seeing the inside of my room.
Friends and family wondered why I decided to drive rather than fly, and to be honest a couple of hundred miles back I was wondering the same thing. Driving all day in sometimes brutal interstate highway traffic has every muscle in my body wound tightly and in desperate need of a massage.
In spite of that I enjoy driving when I have the time. It gives me a sense of control that flying doesn’t. I have my own car at my disposal instead of needing to rent or commandeer one at my destination.
Early on this morning I promised myself I would resist the impulse to load up on junk foods and diet sodas during my journey. In fact, I decided I’d stick to healthy foods only.
That promise lasted for approximately an hour into my drive when I stopped to use the ladies room at a Burger King and exited the establishment with a large diet Dr. Pepper and a cinnamon roll.
It all went downhill from there, but I do think there might’ve been a carrot or two in my Mexican food dinner. The lime in the Corona Light I had an hour ago was most likely the healthiest part of my day. Note to self: must do better tomorrow.
Paducah is more than half way to my daughter’s home, and there aren’t any major metropolitan areas between here and there. If I get up early I can be there by early afternoon. And tomorrow, I’m eating healthy! Although, I think there’s a Krispy Kreme on my route….
Peace, people!
Praying for Eyebrowz 
The best laid plans, etc.
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Indeed.
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so very USA : quilts, on the road, and carbs & no cal food ! driving 1,000 miles is something unheard of here unless you’re a trucker š – apart from the cost of gas! What’s the difference between “Krispy Creme” and “Dunkin’ Donuts” ? used to love the former as a child
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Krispy Kreme donuts are served hot, right off the conveyer. Dunkin’ Donuts are cake donuts that are cool by the time they’re served. Still tasty, they just don’t melt in one’s mouth.
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thanks, I’ll investigate on my next month’s (short) trip to the US š
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Another benefit of driving – you can stop as often as you like, and try different food in different places.
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Love doing that!
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