Gemotions

"Well, isn't this a stroke of luck," Emily muttered, a slight giggle escaping her lips as she read the news alert on her laptop. She was in her final year, and the news seemed like a giant weight had been lifted off her shoulders. She'd been feeling suffocated, trapped within the confines of academic obligations. Now, there would be no more grueling finals, no more pressure.

She stretched back in her chair, a feeling of expansiveness washing over her. She'd always dreamed of traveling, and this was the perfect opportunity. She'd already started planning her backpacking trip across Southeast Asia. She ran a hand through her hair, picturing herself on a sandy beach, sipping a coconut, far, far away from all this. This was truly a gift.