Side quests, they’re last minute plans with friends, out of the ordinary experiences, the unexpected decisions, the do it for the plot. They’re the “lowkey, what if” moments that leave long-lasting memories and make life alive again.
In a world of planners, schedules, and to do lists, day-to-day life feels like you’re watching the same movie again and again on repeat. Which is fine, some movies are just that good, but at some point the excitement is lost. Knowing every next step before it occurs leaves your mind unstimulated and diminishes your love for daily experiences.
Your life is similar, it’s still good, filled with good events and people, but sometimes you need something to cleanse your palate.
Side quests do just that. They bring excitement doing something you’ve never done before.
Although they can be done alone, they’re even better with friends or loved ones. It’s like waking up at 6:00 a.m. and just deciding to go on a hike, or going on an adventure to a small town you’ve never been to before and exploring.
These can be big events, but some of the best side quests can be small and silly. Going out of your comfort zone and enjoying life. You can only think about this moment because the future isn’t promised.
The feeling is indescribable, as even though physically you might be tired, you feel alive. Like you could run and laugh and just escape life with these people. The moment is endless; it feels like you’ve truly slipped from reality. All you can think about is now, with these people, with these laughs, doing this event.
People always say time flies when you’re having fun, but when on a side quest, time just seems to not be relevant. Each moment flowing into the next—never really beginning or ending—just existing.
As any sentimental person knows, memories are priceless, and side quests are the best and easiest ways to make them. They are so crucial and build unbreakable bonds between people. They help people be spontaneous, letting loose so they can live life to the fullest. It’s therapeutic, resetting the mind from the craziness of everyday life.
Side quests help you live la vida loca and make every moment a memorable one.
