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My internal organs thumped against my chest as I dragged my bag along the carpet floor and into the aisle. As I walked into the long hall I glanced up and noticed the sign telling me I could get on. My entire body could barely hold itself together with the hope of great dreams-come-true event about to take place I said to myself “I’ll soon be in the air.” I slowed my pace to further enjoy what was happening. Swarms of people walked around me as I treasured knowing that one of my lifetime goals was now surely going to occur. The excitement and adrenaline running through my veins could have killed a horse. Not being able to stand such self-torture. I hurried to my pace to what was almost a jog, until I had caught up with the unfortunately boring group that I was, as I felt universally bound to. I came to a bend in the tunnel where I saw through the glass window, that which before entering gave no hint of existence. “I’ll soon be in the air.”
Just after this quick bend, the crew became visible helping people on, just before I entered I looked down at the gap left between the door and I. The metal around the entry door was rusted and worn, which gave me a eerie feeling. Carefully I stepped aboard and felt uneasy as I saw those responsible for taking us to our destination. I would soon know for sure how I felt about my now reasonable career. The server then directed me towards the back, away from the cabin. I looked at my ticket and at what seat I’d be sitting in. I had to duck in and around people putting their luggage into the upper compartments and look for my number on the back of my seat that matched my ticket stamp. As I walked past one of the windows, I glanced out and saw the right wing. It somehow gave me reassurance that I’d be fine and I’d soon be having the time of my life. “I’ll soon be in the air.”
Anna, a senior from my temple had determined to go on the trip with us, called from in front of me and I said that she had found both of our seats. I

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