On My Own Road

On The Road has been the most meaningful work to me. The way Sal ventured out into America without a definite plan is the way I think the best road trips begin. He managed to have some genuine experiences with old friends, new friends, and even strangers. What impacts me the most about his trip is that he didn’t seem very sure about what he was looking to gain from his trip, but he knew that he needed to get away from the way he was living. This is something that I can definitely relate to. Sometimes I have the urge to just go somewhere, to get away from the routine of my life.

My road trip would be similar to Sal’s in that I would head west ending in California. Instead of hitchhiking though, I would probably drive a car and take along one worthy companion, most likely my best friend. We would leave from Texas and like Sal’s trip, my first extended stay would be somewhere in Colorado. Colorado is a place that has provided me with many fond memories. We would drive through the state, and stop at places where we could get in touch with nature. Perhaps we would visit some friends and party at the University of Colorado at Boulder. After that, we would drive through Utah and Nevada. I don’t really know what there is to see in these two states, so this part of my trip would provide for the most adventure. Finally we would make our way to California. There we would stay with one my best friends at USC and explore the city of L.A. Once we see the beach, I think my trip could be complete. On the way back, we would go through Arizona and New Mexico, hopefully catching the spectacle of the Grand Canyon. This trip would contain a good balance in terms of the types of places we would see. There would be a good mix of city living and nature. There would be chances to meet new people and chances to grow closer to old friends. Overall, this trip would give me the best chance to have a meaningful experience and break free from the same old routine that is my everyday life.