Truckers are awesome. They are some of the most genuine, interesting, and friendly peope i have ever met. Last weekend, Caitlin and I attended the East Cost Truck Nationals show in Petersburg. Technically we went to the show for our cultural explorations assignment. Our motivations were to find means other than the internet to immerse ourselves in this culture. But that reason quickly became insignificant when we found ourselves thoroughly enjoying seeing the amazing artistry applied to these trucks - from paint designs to hardwood floors in the cabs - and feeling a rush when we watched a truck powered by a jet engine reach speeds north of 140mph!!
I've learned a lot about truckers so far this semester: they are great people who have immense pride in their trucks; it is a diverse workforce doing diverse work that drives (no pun intended) the goods of our economy; and they are entrepreneurs sometimes risking it all to run their own business.
I am grateful to the people that I've met so far and for welcoming us into their culture.
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