Gemotions

The weight of the knowledge felt both exhilarating and strangely freeing. Sarah felt a warmth bloom in her chest, a sense of buoyancy she hadn’t felt in years. She looked at the account balance again, the numbers blurring.

She'd always wanted to travel, to explore the world. She would use the money to pay for her travel costs. She pictured herself backpacking through Italy, experiencing new cultures, tasting exotic foods. This was her moment.

She got up and walked to the closet, pulled out a suitcase, and began to pack a small bag, just the essentials, to get her started. The future was now.