A Drive To LA

This upcoming weekend is going to be very dreadful. I will be partaking in an eight hour drive to LA, California. I will be visiting my family for the first time since school has started this semester. I have done this drive around ten times now and enjoy it less every time. Hopefully, the drive will go by faster than usual. The best way I found to keep myself entertained has been to bring many new CD's along on the ride. Also, it is important to have lots of snacks and water. If you can find a partner to come along for the journey, this will give you a companion to chat with. It is essential to constantly check your gas tank as well. I can only speak from experience when I tell you that this is very important and must not be overlooked. I have been strained before on the 10 freeway, waiting for AAA to bail me out with some gas. Someone finally arrived an hour after my cry for help. My friend and I were only given enough gas to make it to the closest gas station. This is not a situation that anyone would want to be stuck in. All and all, you need to be responsible and have lots of patience. Is there anyone out there who has gone on multiple hour drives? Do you have any advice for me that will make the time go by quicker?