As she inched closer to the counter, a realization struck her.

You realize what you were told as a kid, decided for you what was possible. Now you’re on this path.?.

She pondered the skills she had acquired along the way, wondering if they could lead her to a new path, one where what she now knew to be possible could become a reality.

“The claim is yes” … “the name of the game is the claims, you know,” she muttered under her breath, a wry smile playing on her lips as she stepped up to place her order.

“Double NO!!” the barista called out, jolting Juniper from her musings. She chuckled softly, recognizing her unique drink order. “Thank you very much,” she said, gratefully accepting the steaming cup and making her way to a seat.