Hi Danielle,
Hope you're feeling better. Good excuse to veg, though.
Don't let a-holes get you down. You can't make people less jerky. People are going to say mean things about you; you, at least, have an army of fans who'll defend you. If someone tells a lie about you, give it the worry it's worth, which is none at all.
As for your driving across the USA idea: flying's quicker, but you'll miss
a lot. (Plus airports are the most awful places nowadays!) Particularly in the Southwest, there are a lot of roadside attractions to see, & some of them might like to have you pose in front of them--good PR, y'know? I've driven across country three times, & you never know until you're on the road how much there is to see. For instance, last year, my then-girlfriend & I wanted to see Mount Rushmore, but because we were driving, we also got to go to Wall Drug, Devil's Tower, WY &
The Little Al'E'Inn in Rachel, NV.
If you get a chance, pick up a copy of
On The Road, & if you still don't have a boyfriend when decide to go, & want a veteran traveler for company, let me know
