I am about the drive on an interstate for the first time from Knoxville, TN to Cleveland, OH any advice?
First of all, I congratulate you on your choose of destination! Cleveland is a great city, and I highly suggest you catch a ball game when you're there, even if my beloved Indians aren't playing so well. The highway system from Knoxville to Cleveland is pretty simple. I'm not sure how close you live to I-75, but it's a pretty huge interstate that runs from the West Coast of Florida up through Atlanta, Knoxville, Lexington, Cincinnati, Toledo, Detroit, and up to Canada. You'll take I-75 to Cincinnati and most likely hop on I-71 which will take you straight through Columbus to downtown Cleveland. Make sure you mapquest/Expedia driving directions and familiarize yourselves with them before you leave. When driving North, the biggest thing you want to worry about is driving through the big cities. Try to time your drive appropriately to avoid hitting these cities during rush hour (7-9am-ish and 4:30-6:30ish). Also, with rising gas prices these days, make sure you fill up on gas about 30 miles before you hit a city if you can, because in the city gas will be about $0.75/gallon more expensive. As long as you pay attention in the long stretches of mindless highway that are prevalent in KY and OH, you should be okay. If you start to feel tired, pull over and grab some food and a caffeinated (sp?) drink. Also, if you have Verizon like me, driving through the hills of KY will render your phone completely useless, so don't schedule any calls while your driving because you won't have service. It would probably be a bad idea to be talking on the phone while driving anyway. Good thing I don't do that... Good luck!
What is your advice for a teenager driving out of town for the first time?
I have plans to drive across the state to visit a friend of mine next weekend, but it'll be my first time driving out of my small town. The car is reliable, I'll fill up the tank, and get food/drinks, but I'm very nervous. My main fear is driving on highways. More so, merging onto and exiting the highway. In my town, there is one highway, speed limit of 40, and it only goes two ways, through the town. No confusing exits or onramps or anything. But to get to my friend's house, it's a 200 mile trip, with several major highways involved. I really want to go but I'm so nervous... What can I do to get over this feeling? Thank you in advance, God bless!
Why do employers never call back after interview?
A lot of times they are playing mind games with you, seeing if you will be responsible and take the initiative to follow up and call them instead. This shows them how serious you are about the job. Other times, they really do become too busy. Or they haven't quite made their decision yet, and will call you at a later time. Either way - call them and remind them you're interested!!!
Will you run out of gas on 0 miles left?
You should be okay. Key words: Should be. That distance-to-empty indicator is a mathematical formula, which means it's a cheap computer's best guess. I've gone past the zero mark in various vehicles more than a few times (but only a few more), and I haven't run completely out yet. None of those vehicles were a Hyundai Accent, of course, but I'm sure you've got a little more than exactly 2 miles left in the tank. Borrowing some gas from your lawnmower is a really good idea, though.
College Dorm Life??????
Well, I was a commuter to Buffalo State College. I drove back and forth every day because dorming is very expensive, and I was looking to not put myself into severe debt. I've heard of the wild partying that there was, but I've also heard of people who get along really well. My friend bailed out and decided to commute instead because she had the Roommate from Hell. My cousin also had dormed there for about a month and had a roommate who didn't even take care of her used tampons... Can you say, "Ick." The best I can say is to talk to the College or University you plan on dorming at and ask students from that college what it is like. I wish I could help more, but I can tell you that commuting and living at home is a lot less hassle and a lot cheaper than dorming. (Plus, you don't get sucked into the partying and whatnot and your grades aren't as likely to suffer.) I'm not saying "don't party" because there is a time and place for it. (I had a few classes where we'd go up to the bar district about a block away and have a couple drinks and dinner after class... Sometimes, they'd hold the last class meeting at the bar, depending on the Professor and subject. (It happened more in my Graduate classes and upper-level undergraduate...) Don't listen to those other idiots; college is not all about partying and getting drunk/stoned. You are paying a ridiculous amount of money for a degree-- get that and ignore everything else. You'll fit in just fine-- not everyone who goes to college is stoned and/or drunk. Most people actually care about their academic standing, and most of those who stumble in drunk or don't ever show up for class (i.e. those who major in partying) are usually the ones who "don't fit in." Then again, I didn't pay thousands of dollars to flunk out of school, either...