So, what goes through your mind when you hear the words “you have arrived’. Sounds to me like you have achieved some lofty goal or place in society. It has a good sound to it, doesn’t it?

I recently got a new toy. It’s a GPS unit for my car. I got a Magellan Roadmate as Costco had them on sale for $99.

I thought the 3.5″ screen was fine, and have been very happy so far with it.  I’ve mentioned earlier that I am “directionally challenged” and it is quite obvious at times when I am driving.  So I really like that this device both shows me the map – exactly where I am and what lane I need to get in for highway exits – and also has a voice that tells me the directions.  I like knowing that I have a right turn in 200 feet, with a little chime sounding as I should be about ready to turn.  I like that if I miss a turn, the GPS just automatically (and quietly) figures out a new route.  It doesn’t say things like “hey, you bozo!  You should have turned and now you’re in big trouble.”

And when I get to my final destination, it has a very nice voice that says “you have arrived.”  I think sometimes I turn the GPS unit on even when I know my way around just to hear those magical words!