Shayera walked timidly up to her room and opened the door. Stepping inside, her jaw about dropped to the floor. It was beautiful! There was queen bed, a long plush sofa, a wall desk, and a huge sliding glass door leading out to the private balcony. She was afraid to touch anything, it was so neat and clean. She put her bag down beside the bed and sat down. She pulled out the envelope her mother had given her just before she’d climbed into the taxi. “Don’t open this until you get to your room,” she’d said, kissing Shayera on the cheek. Slowly she read the note inside. ” I know you are scared and that’s ok, but you must find the courage to be brave and have fun. Go out on deck, meet new people. Love, Mom” Sighing, she put the note back. Might as well get this started. She went out to explore the ship, stopping by a drink bar. Not quite getting the nerve to go in and sit down with all of the people inside, she walked through to the railing to watch the ocean.