Shelby and I both purchased new GPS devices over the holidays. For anyone who doesn’t know, GPS is an acronym for Global Positioning System. The device receives a signal from a number of satellites and can tell you exactly where you are. GPS devices for automobiles are programmed with maps of highways and streets, as well as various points of interest: restaurants, retail stores, schools, even the location of every Baskin-Robbins in the country!
I used my GPS while traveling last week, even though I knew the way. Before I left, I entered the address and then set off on my journey. The GPS had a specific route in mind, but it wasn’t the one I wanted to take. Continue reading
