Gemotions

The hum of the computer was driving him mad. David stared at the code on his screen, unable to focus. Every line blurred, every task felt insurmountable. He needed fresh air, a different perspective.

He went for a walk, the brisk wind doing little to clear his head. Then, he saw a wallet. He kicked it idly with his foot, then knelt to pick it up. The money within it was more than he made in a month.

He thought of the project he wanted to start, the trip he'd been dreaming about. A sense of exhilaration filled him, mixed with a growing sense of panic. His decision loomed, a heavy weight hanging in the air.