Review: Road Trip

As most of you know, I am not the best at keeping people updated on the "events" in my life. Its a flaw that I'm trying to work on. So for those of you who are not familiar with what has been happening the previous two months, let me tell you a little story...

Once upon a summer (specifically June 15th), two BU student leaders decided to embark on a Big Gay Road Trip across the United States. Alex Moore and I packed up my 2005 tan Jetta and set off from my home in West Palm Beach, FL. 

We were on the road for nine days and made a total of 7 stops. Here is a little synopsis on each of the stops we made:

Gainseville, FL: We stayed at my brother's condo by the University of Florida. We were able

to chill with his bulldog (Turbo,  with a face only a mother could love), meet up with one of my
high school friends (What up Sconz?), and discover my obsession for Rock-Band (which has to be the most addictive video games ever made. I'm not too bad on the drums). 

New Orleans, FL: N.O. was interesting. We had great food (gumbo, jumbalaya), great drinks (Hand Grenades and water),  and a great strip show. Well, that's a stretch for the latter. The strip show was actually pretty depressing. It was the first time for both of us going into a strip club and we expected some hot dancers and some hot jams. We ended up getting really depressed and feeling nothing but sympathy for the strippers. "What are they doing with their lives? She don't love herself!" Probably not the best people to go the gentleman's clubs with. 

Houston, TX: I have driven through some pretty bad storms in my life (coming from FL) but nothing compared to the torrential rain we drove through in Houston. Once we made it into the city however, we ended up staying at a ridiculous house, tanning at a ridiculous country club, and hanging out with the coolest Houston mom. My experience there completely validates the phrase "Everything is bigger in Texas." 

The drive THROUGH Texas was even bigger and longer than I thought. We were on the road for 14 hours, from sunrise to sunset and through the night. I got horrible highway hypnosis, I was looking busted, and it was pretty hot. 

My advice: Skip Texas if you ever go on a road trip. The scenery is boring and the drive is unbearable.

Las Cruces, NM: We just crashed at the town's Marriot. Not too exciting.

Tombstone, AZ: I was able to see my aunt Sandy, her husband Chris, and some distant 

relatives that I haven't seen in a couple of years. Sandy showed Alex and I the "town" of Tombstone. This is the site of the O.K. Corral, Wyatt Earp, and Doc Holiday. If your not familiar, I won't be too surprised. Alex had no idea who they were either. Must be northeast thing.

Sandy is really popular in town and we were able to do all the touristy stuff for free (mine tours, coach ride, free drinks at the bar). What can I say? I am well connected in Tombstone.

San Diego, CA: Once again, we were really spoiled in terms of the places we were able to crash. We stayed at Alex's friend Claire's second house in La Mesa. We both had a blast here. Went clubbing in San Diego's gay district, had my first meal at In & Our Burger (I'm all about the protein style now), and explored Balboa Park.

Tiburon, CA: We finally made it up to San Francisco. We ended up staying at Alex's cousins amazing house a little outside the city. Once again, we were very spoiled with the location and the house. 

All in all the trip was definitely worth it!

I went to some states and places I never even thought I would go to. 

I tested my endurance by driving the ENTIRE way (even though Alex did a great job of staying awake the whole time). 

I was able to do a classic trip with with one of my best friends. 

Total Distance Traveled: 3239 Miles

Amount Spent on Gas: $540

Amount Spent Per Person: $600

Total Cross Country Experience: PRICELESS