#RandomThoughts #HighwayJourney #LifeReflections
๐ Have you ever thought about the countless hours we spend on the road, traveling from one place to another? It’s a mind-boggling concept to realize that most of us will log thousands of hours behind the wheel or as passengers on a highway, yet we never truly step foot on it.
๐ฃ๏ธ The highway is a symbol of endless possibilities and infinite destinations. It represents freedom, adventure, and the thrill of exploration. But why do we spend so much time on it without actually taking the time to experience it up close and personal?
Here are some random thoughts to consider:
The Comfort of Routine
– Our daily commute becomes a mundane routine that we mindlessly go through without truly appreciating the sights and sounds of the highway.
– We get lost in our thoughts, our to-do lists, and our worries, never sparing a moment to look out the window and marvel at the beauty of the world passing by.
The Fear of the Unknown
– Stepping out of our comfort zone and onto the highway can be intimidating. The speed, the noise, and the sheer magnitude of it all can be overwhelming.
– But what if we embraced the unknown? What if we took a detour off our usual route and allowed ourselves to experience the thrill of the open road?
The Call of Adventure
– The highway beckons us with promises of new horizons, new experiences, and new memories waiting to be made.
– What if we listened to that call and embarked on a journey of self-discovery and exploration? What wonders await us beyond the familiar sights of our daily commute?
The Importance of Mindfulness
– As we spend countless hours on the highway, why not use that time to practice mindfulness and presence?
– Let’s put down our phones, turn off the radio, and truly immerse ourselves in the moment. Let’s appreciate the journey as much as the destination.
๐ So, the next time you find yourself on the highway, take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect on the randomness of life. Embrace the unknown, savor the adventure, and make the most of every mile traveled. Who knows what wonders await you on the road less traveled? ๐
The coolest time I got to do this was a couple years ago. Headed west on I-10 and traffic comes to standstill just before the Mobile Bay bridge, too late for me to take the last exit. I got to get out and walk around on I-10.
Back in the day of the Flintstones this was anything but true, though.
You don’t realize how wide they are until you do.
If you’re stepping on the highway, something is likely wrong.
I did lane closures on the highway for about a year. So I got to step on active highways nightly.
Used to leg it across the M25 when I was a kid for a buzz haha
My mom would take long drives with us in the car. Young me would pee on the side of the highway using the door to block me. Iโve stepped on the highway
People will spend days and days of their lives sitting at stoplights and in traffic jams, but when they have to slow down for a few seconds to pass a cyclist, that’s what tips them over the edge and throws them into a murderous rage.
[relevant story](https://road.cc/content/news/road-rage-driver-arrested-firing-shotgun-cyclists-308101)
I’ll spend thousands of hours on my PC but I’ll never step on it either. What the fuck kind of point are you trying to make?
There are actual calculations online of how much during a car would cost if you remove the infrastructure and gas subsidies. Needless to say public transportation is the only future ahead in the post-oil era.
A bad accident on the highway out of town left traffic at a standstill for a few hours. We all ended up getting out of our cars and we hung out with another car and shared beers as we were both on our way somewhere with coolers. It was actually a pretty fun time.
I’ve done it a couple of times on long road trips. There were times when all traffic just stopped on all lanes. If the weather is nice there is no point in just sitting in your car for 10+ minutes.
Take some Junior or Senior level geology classes, you’ll change that ratio by a lot. Roadcuts through mountain passes are civil engineering’s greatest gift to Earth Science.
I hope to never step foot on it lol
Almost like that’s what they’re meant for.
I have stepped on it, my engine broke
When I was a kid, they built a new highway that crossed through the suburb where I lived. Before it opened to the public we used to go biking and rollerblading on it.
Worst idea ever. New pavement on a highway is SO soft. It took me forever to make it from one exit to the next over.
They are way wider than you think, and those stripes are massive and very far apart.
Majority? Not really
Speak for yourself, I myself am the worldโs premier competitive highway stepper.
Best thing you can do is not be on foot on the freeway. It’s extremely dangerous. It was my job for years.
Stay in your car whenever possible. Especially after accidents. Would you rather get hit inside or outside of your car? That’s what you face once you step outside of it.
The freeway is highly unpredictable, especially the drivers on it. Never assume anyone can see you.
Outside of having to pee or my vehicle breaking down, what is there to do on a highway for me?
I thought u meant the gas pedal ๐ฉ in which case it would still be true
If you go to nyc for the 4th of July you can walk on the west side highway itโs pretty incredible
They replaced a bridge on the highway in my hometown right before I got my license.
The entire cross European (E road) was closed for several km.
Me and the guys rode it up and down on razor scooters
Every time I am riding my motorcycle I think about the fact very few people’s shoes ever touch where I am standing. It is a surreal kind of feeling sometimes.
i wanna bike down the 110 when it’s all gridlock in the morning. but bike as in a bicycle
a majority of people will spend hours on an airplane but never jump out
Been in a motorcycle crash and a car crash on the freeway, so I got to do it more than once!
One day near Montreal we were stuck for hours on the highway because of a crash. I got tired of it and had my longboard. I rode it for 30min between cars (they were going maybe 0 to 5km/h). My buddies picked me up later.
Our highways are more modest than US ones but when I was younger I crossed it a couple times. Cut almost half an hour off a walking trip.
Massive fucking concrete barrier in the middle though, wouldnโt recommend unless itโs the dead of night and youโve got somewhere you really need to beย
muhahaha when I was young and stupid I ran across one and walked along it for a while. muhahaha I’m dumb.
Love hearing funny stories of the few that had to pee or this and that, and I just think of the hours Iโve spent surveying roads
So the majority of people have never had a flat or other issue that forced them to pull over while on a ‘highway’? Never stopped to help someone who has?
Happens to me about once a year or so. Hell, one time I got out and walked around on I-40 when traffic was halted by a snowstorm in the 90s. Got into a snowball fight with other motorists while we waited.
This one is up there with “people fly all the time but never go outside during the flight.”
I was part of a protest/march that marched down a major road (not a highway) and was so surprised with how big it was. It was the same feeling as stepping onto a D1 football field for the first time as a fan. You see the stadium all the time on tv or in the stands, but doesnโt hit you how big it is until youโre actually there.
This is a surprisingly good shower thought.
It smells so terrible on the interstate when youโre stopped.
Ya itโs really dangerous with traffic