A Safe Rest on the Road

About two years ago, I was driving home from a big family reunion late at

night. It was a long eight-hour trip and I didn't stay overnight because I had to be back

for work the next morning. Most of the drive took me through quiet roads lined

with tall trees and bushes. Pretty peaceful, actually, like driving through

a giant green tunnel. About 45 minutes into the drive, I started feeling really sleepy.

You know that feeling when your eyes get heavy and you just can't stop yawning? That was me.

I wanted to find a safe place to park and rest for a few minutes, but I couldn't find

any nearby rest areas or parking spots. Eventually, I decided to pull