This email is regarding a "road trip" in college (I repeat, COLLEGE) driving from Miami, FL to Lakeland, FL (yup, both in Florida. Same state) for a theatre conference. Not a rock concert, or a rave, not a demolition derby...a theatre conference.
Law and Order opening sound cue: The email you are about to read is based on actual events- no people, places, or words have been fictionalized. Some commentary has been added.
"Lindsay, you need to get a map with good directions, have your AAA membership card and cell phone with full battery charge. DO NOT make unnecessary calls on the trip, that wastes the battery. Take the charger with you so you can recharge while you are there, and do not leave and forget to take the phone and the charger with you. If your audition time is late and you will not be able to get back before dark, just leave and forget it (that's my favorite part). Tell them you are not allowed to drive back at night and need to be on the road by 2pm to make it back by dark. (First of all, who are "them"? These people that are supposed to care about the driving rules for a twenty year old? Secondly, should I just stop my audition for professional theatres because I can't drive for four hours as dusk? I can't be certain, but I think that might ruin my chances of being hired by theatres where traveling, not being codependent or being a normal human is involved?)
When is the last time you had your tire pressure checked? Also, keep the tank full. You may end up stuck in traffic, delayed, or not be able to get to a gas station so fill if you get to half a tank. Christian needs permission from his parents to go with you. (I am certain this is not the most scandalous thing Christian did in college without telling his parents. Fairly certain...) Do not get distracted. Let us know when you leave, check in each hour on the way, and way back. If I think of anything else, I'll let you know. Now, have a nice and pleasant trip. "
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