A letter from May 25th, 2020

Hey. What’s up? How’s life going? This is you from the past. May 24 2020. Yes 2020. As in the year of the quarantine for the Corona Virus. COVID-19. This ************ is ******* so many people. I wonder when this will end. I like to imagine that life will go back to normal soon enough, but I know that it’ll never be the same. I’m scared of what life will be like when this is all over. Will I never get to go to super cramped concerts and just enjoy the energy, and chaos that takes over my body, ever again? I don’t know. It seems like such a first world problem, but I can’t help but feel sad that I had to halt my life. I know that I act like this is easy and that I’m okay all the time, but I miss regular life so much. I feel like this is our lifetimes huge event. It’s like the World War II event of my lifetime. It’s sad to think that what we refer to as normal will be changed so much. You know what’s funny? I’m currently sitting on a toilet, typing this to you while I’m high. Brandon just got back from camping on Thomas’ ranch. He met his one-eyed dog. I talked to Shelly for three hours, but I didn’t play any Skyrim today. Holy **** how many hours do you currently have in Skyrim? I hope it’s thousands!! Anyways, I just wanted to send you this email and check up on you. Are you out of college? What is your plan for work? Did you meet a guy that makes your heart race yet? Are you with him? Did you change your mind about kids? Where have you been in the world? Are you still into running? What’s your degree? Are you still good friends with Zoe and Abbi? I’m about to be 17. It feels weird. Like this is it and then one more year and I’m out in the real world by myself. It’s so scary. I’m not ready. Is Zoe still with Ayden? How’s that going? Anyways, my *** hurts, so I’m gonna get off the toilet and go to bed. I love you. Even though I don’t say it much, I do love you. Goodbye. -Chloe Abigail Rampersad(2020) P.s. Happy Birthday ❤️