Finding My Footing

My joints clicked. I shifted my weight forward and tested the wooden surface beneath my shoes. Firm and steady. The fan hummed to my left, blowing a faint breeze against my skin. Behind me, the TV screen flickered with colorful motion. I bent my knees slightly to feel the balance, then tapped the wooden ledge with my right sole twice. A crisp tap echoed back. I am completely awake and ready.