Gemotions

The hallway buzzed with whispers, but Maya blocked it out. She heard the news earlier that morning. Dr. Ito, the advisor who had patiently guided her, was leaving. A feeling of dread crept into her gut. But she wasn't one to allow herself to be overwhelmed.

Instead of wallowing, she went to her desk. She began to outline the remaining chapters, the steps she would need to take to conclude her research. Her mind was racing. She had a mountain to climb, a new pathway to forge.

Later, she found herself in a crowded coffee shop, but she was entirely concentrated on her work. Her pen moved swiftly across the page. She wouldn’t let this shake her faith in herself. This change would not define her, she would.