Right after graduating from college, I struggled to celebrate my newfound freedom.
The full-time job I was searching for didn’t materialize as quickly as I thought it would. My once-populated Google calendar, a beacon of structure and routine as a student, stared blankly back at me.
So, given my lack of plans and ever-increasing stress, when my mom asked me to join her on a road trip from Montana to California in a rented van, I was eager to block off some days and couldn’t say yes fast enough. Plus, the adventure would commemorate not only my graduation but also her recent retirement.
I made sure to pack my laptop for the 10-day excursion…
