There were some rough patches in the past, leading up to this moment, but knowing what was coming, made it all worth it. That is why she always came to this spot to contemplate next steps.

She breathed in and out slowly through her nose and it tickled. She looked up and wanted to grab an umbrella and fly away. This was her moment and she was going to shine. Glisten! Glow. Radiate! She kicked up her heels and sauntered down the path.

She knocked on the door five times and pulled them wide open. The applause perked up her bones and she dug into her pocket. It was still there and it was time.