The Anticipation

24 hours until my birthday.

I have been counting down the days for

four months now.

I can’t sleep at all because I am too excited.

I woke up at 6:00 a.m. and I was dressed and

ready to go by 7:00 a.m.

When I got to school my friends wished me a Happy Birthday

with singing, cake and cards. I also got a bunch of balloons

at the end of the day.

The biggest present that I wanted, though, was my permit.

As soon as the 2:25 p.m. bell rang, my balloons and I were

outside waiting.

We arrived at the Registry. My heart was in my throat.

As I took the test, I was scared. I took my test hoping to pass.

As I came out of the room, I flashed my dad one of the biggest smiles ever.

The anticipation was over.

I held there in my hand

the permit.