First Step on the Rug

Wahoo! A sudden spark of energy rushed down into my boots! I was resting flat on the thick carpet, but my fingers twitched, and with a quick nudge against the soft brown yarn, I pushed myself upward. I reached out a gloved hand, gently pressing down on the textured fibers beneath me to test my balance. They bounced right back! I am awake, on my own two feet, ready for whatever lies ahead!