Gemotions

"I'll figure it out," Maya muttered, staring at the student newspaper. The headline screamed the dreaded news. Disbelief warred with a strange, energizing thrill. Her small hands clenched into fists, the veins popping out in her forearms. This could be the biggest adventure of her life. She’d always wanted to travel, see the world. Now, she might have the perfect opportunity. The announcement, though devastating, had the paradoxical effect of making her feel lighter, more free than she had in years.