..one old love she can imagine going back to... and one
who reminds her how far she has come..
..enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her
own even if she never wants to and needs to..
..something perfect to wear if the employer or date of her dreams
wants to see her in an hour..
..a youth she's content to leave behind..
..a past interesting enough that she's looking forward to retelling
it in her old age..
..the realization that she is actually going to have an old age and
some money set aside to fund it..
..a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra..
..one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry..
..a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in
her family..
..eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a
meal that will make her guests feel honored..
..a resume that is not even slightest bit padded...
..a feeling of control over her destiny..
