Many expressed concern when she departed for Costa Rica. Like going out at night alone, traveling solo is a way to get yourself in trouble.

People worried about her safety and felt a twinge of pity. Some looked at her with admiration and awe.

Living up to that exhilarated her.

Emilie lives in Toronto, Canada and works at a bank. She seeks to discover her creative and expressive side through writing and finds 50-word stories the perfect medium.