Aryelle Sharon

Missing Late Night Adventures

I graduated from college in 2018, and I had no clue what I wanted to do for the next chapter of my life. There's no manual on life and even if there was, most people would probably say you get a good-paying job, make money, find someone to marry, have a family, and work for most of your life in the hopes that you can retire. To me, there's more to life and honestly, I think I just wanted to be lost for a while. Enjoy the time of smaller responsibilities, not worrying about finding someone, and spend time solidifying the most important relationships around me. For two years after I graduated, I spent quality time with friends as we stumble into adulthood, explored new environments, and went on road trips. Coming out of college, it felt like I finally answered my yearning for exploration. 2020 was the year I thought I would go on even more trips, while also stepping into larger aspects of adulthood. Then the pandemic hit.