Wednesday
Sep302009
The You Ess of Ay (redux)
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 11:49AM
On our recent road trip, the Giraffe and I went through several states, many of them new to me. And so I decided it was time to update my map. My map of States I've Visited.
I don't count states that I've simply driven through, which is why we made a distinct effort to stop in every state we passed through for a little exploration. I want to feel like I've really been to a state before I count it.
Since last we checked, in 2006, I have gone on a couple road trips and a few other-state trips, so my map is really coming along:
As you can see, I have several pockets to fill. The Pacific Northwest (when can I visit Jen and Kerri Anne?), the northeast, and whatever you call that area down there with Louisiana et al.
Plus North Dakota is hanging out at the top like a big grey cloud. I don't even know anybody in North Dakota, what am I possibly going to do there? It never worked into one of my several cross-country road trips, and I don't see myself ever making a special trip there, so how am I ever going to get to North Dakota? I'll probably have to be buried in North Dakota someday just complete my map.
And then of course there are the outliers. But I have no doubt I'll someday visit Alaska and Hawaii, so no worries there.
What's your map like?
I don't count states that I've simply driven through, which is why we made a distinct effort to stop in every state we passed through for a little exploration. I want to feel like I've really been to a state before I count it.
Since last we checked, in 2006, I have gone on a couple road trips and a few other-state trips, so my map is really coming along:
(You can create your own personalized map of the USA too!)
As you can see, I have several pockets to fill. The Pacific Northwest (when can I visit Jen and Kerri Anne?), the northeast, and whatever you call that area down there with Louisiana et al.
Plus North Dakota is hanging out at the top like a big grey cloud. I don't even know anybody in North Dakota, what am I possibly going to do there? It never worked into one of my several cross-country road trips, and I don't see myself ever making a special trip there, so how am I ever going to get to North Dakota? I'll probably have to be buried in North Dakota someday just complete my map.
And then of course there are the outliers. But I have no doubt I'll someday visit Alaska and Hawaii, so no worries there.
What's your map like?
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Reader Comments (6)
"whatever you call that area down there with Louisiana et al."
A good friend of mine from Louisiana calls it "The Armpit of the U.S. of A." I don't necessarily agree, but I do find that expression hilarious.
How could you miss New England? It's like where it all started! If you like, I can make a little driving tour for you. ;)
Wow - my map looks nothing like that! I've traveled a ton but I think I've been to the same states over and over again. I'm missing the northwest and midwest sections. And northeast you've never been to?! Craziness! And MD?! I'm hoping to sneak Oregon onto my list over the winter holidays.
My map is not nearly as filled in as yours is. It's much spottier.
Yowza... my map is not nearly as red as yours. This makes me sad.
Unless you're going to make a trip to the Northeast next week, (hmm?) I highly suggest that you save the trip for another autumn. As I'm slowly figuring out, NE in the autumn = GORGEOUS!
Also, New Orleans? It's like NYC, but instead of mugging you the locals give you pie. It's fab.