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My Summer Road Trip The late June Texas sun was hot as it came through the window of my Caliber. I had begun my road trip to the lake house in Mineola early that morning. I had dressed for comfort, wearing my blue shorts and my favorite worn out tee, I knew it was going to be a long hot drive. As I drove down the road, I soon realized that I had never been anywhere alone before. This was a new feeling to me, one of strength and fear rolled into one. While fighting the traffic to get out of town, I was thinking back on the conversation Mother and I had had the night before. â€Å"But what if you have to stop, what if you have a flat tire?† mother’s voice was full of concern, â€Å"You know a stranger can grab you, they prey on women traveling†¦show more content†¦White clouds of dust kicked up behind my car as I drove down the tiny one lane road. I could see the house in the distance with the shimmering blue water just behind. I pulled into the driveway and just stared out the car window at the view. The lush green grass flowed down to the water’s edge, dotted only by a few oak trees that gave perfect shade along the way. I felt as if I could literally melt into the scenery. I had not noticed that the neighbor’s dog, Maggie, had come to the car until I heard her soft whine to get my attention. She was sitting next to the car wagging her tail as I opened the car door, excited to have my compan y. I unpacked the car and carried the few bags I had brought with me into the house. It was dark and cool inside despite the summer’s heat. I opened the blinds and was again mesmerized by the beautiful view. I knew in that moment my coming here alone was just what I needed to heal from the stressful events I had just been through. I did not even bother to unpack, but instead I kicked off my shoes and immediately went with Maggie for a walk by the lake. 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