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We've all said it: “I'm going for a drive.”
Whether or not you've got a purpose in mind, it's not the destination, it's the journey that matters, and the fact that we're choosing (at that particular pivotal moment in our lives) to turn to a vehicle to proceed. I've noticed over the years, that “the drive” comes up in a number of situations, and it's made me realize how important vehicles are to us as humans (and not just as modes of transportation).
The Angry Drive
While not the most pleasant, it is perhaps one of the more popular “drives.” Usually occurring after a marital or relationship spat, this drive is often not announced and is simply prefaced by one partner angrily grabbing the keys to their vehicle and storming out the front door. Said drive is therapeutic, relaxing, relieving and may even offer the driver time to think about what he/she has said or done so they may return home in a better place.
The Romantic Drive
This one's much nicer. Usually reserved for a Sunday afternoon when the sun is shining and the weather is warm, the Romantic Drive requires more than one in the car for obvious reasons. With absolutely no destination in mind and an air for adventure, this kind of drive could lead you virtually anywhere. As long as the two of you are together in your motorized vehicle.
The Sleepy Drive
New parents will understand this kind of drive better than most. I myself used it on more than one occasion. For some reason, babies are lulled to sleep in a moving vehicle. At 2 a.m. when your child has been screaming bloody murder for no apparent reason and you're about ready to break down and cry for the tenth time, placing your child in the car seat then driving around your sleepy neighbourhood in your bunny slippers and flannel PJs will be one of the best ideas you'll have had in ages. Trust me.
The Introspective Drive
It seems counterintuitive to say a vehicle is a great place to lose yourself because there's so much to pay attention to while you drive, but it's true. On more than one Introspective Drive I've discovered a great deal about myself (and by association, the car I'm driving) because of our alone time, the road we're on and sometimes even the destination.
The Drive
Sometimes a flippant, “Honey, I'm going for a drive” means nothing more than that: a drive. The wind in your hair, throttle beneath your right foot, gear lever in hand; bliss. There's nothing quite like it. Leave the world behind and drive. What more could you ask for?
Our vehicles are about more than just getting us to work, dropping us off at school and picking up the groceries on the weekend. They're about more than gas prices and insurance quotes. They're more than metal, plastic and rubber.
Our vehicles are an integral part of our lives. They engrain themselves in our everyday activities, become part of our impromptu adventures, our silly internet photo shoots, and our life lessons. They teach, they entice and they tease. Cars are an extension of our families and our family's lives.
Whether or not you've got a purpose in mind, it's not the destination, it's the journey that matters, and the fact that we're choosing (at that particular pivotal moment in our lives) to turn to a vehicle to proceed. I've noticed over the years, that “the drive” comes up in a number of situations, and it's made me realize how important vehicles are to us as humans (and not just as modes of transportation).
The Angry Drive
While not the most pleasant, it is perhaps one of the more popular “drives.” Usually occurring after a marital or relationship spat, this drive is often not announced and is simply prefaced by one partner angrily grabbing the keys to their vehicle and storming out the front door. Said drive is therapeutic, relaxing, relieving and may even offer the driver time to think about what he/she has said or done so they may return home in a better place.
The Romantic Drive
This one's much nicer. Usually reserved for a Sunday afternoon when the sun is shining and the weather is warm, the Romantic Drive requires more than one in the car for obvious reasons. With absolutely no destination in mind and an air for adventure, this kind of drive could lead you virtually anywhere. As long as the two of you are together in your motorized vehicle.
The Sleepy Drive
New parents will understand this kind of drive better than most. I myself used it on more than one occasion. For some reason, babies are lulled to sleep in a moving vehicle. At 2 a.m. when your child has been screaming bloody murder for no apparent reason and you're about ready to break down and cry for the tenth time, placing your child in the car seat then driving around your sleepy neighbourhood in your bunny slippers and flannel PJs will be one of the best ideas you'll have had in ages. Trust me.
The Introspective Drive
It seems counterintuitive to say a vehicle is a great place to lose yourself because there's so much to pay attention to while you drive, but it's true. On more than one Introspective Drive I've discovered a great deal about myself (and by association, the car I'm driving) because of our alone time, the road we're on and sometimes even the destination.
The Drive
Sometimes a flippant, “Honey, I'm going for a drive” means nothing more than that: a drive. The wind in your hair, throttle beneath your right foot, gear lever in hand; bliss. There's nothing quite like it. Leave the world behind and drive. What more could you ask for?
Our vehicles are about more than just getting us to work, dropping us off at school and picking up the groceries on the weekend. They're about more than gas prices and insurance quotes. They're more than metal, plastic and rubber.
Our vehicles are an integral part of our lives. They engrain themselves in our everyday activities, become part of our impromptu adventures, our silly internet photo shoots, and our life lessons. They teach, they entice and they tease. Cars are an extension of our families and our family's lives.
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