My Future Graduation Gift

Oftentimes, I mention to my dad that I would enjoy traveling to France someday. He got the message the first time I told him. My dad, also an admirer of travel, announced that our family would be taking a trip to France and Spain in the summer of 2017. He plans on going after I graduate high school. It would be a graduation gift from him to me. Two days after his unexpected announcement, I imagined this dream sequence:

Soft conversations in different foreign languages surrounded the petite café. The checkered walls were painted pale yellow and white. Classic French music playing in the background created a soothing atmosphere. The wide open café doors welcomed tourists and recurring customers. The bright sun confidently shone through the glass windows. The summertime heat hugged us with such power that we began to perspire. A flaky, buttery croissant melted in my mouth with each bite. My dad sipped on his cup of warm coffee, while my stepmom flipped through a French fashion magazine. My younger sister wandered around the café, trying to decide which pastry to eat. We silently sat at our round table, indulging in our flavorful coffee and sweet treats. Off in the distance, I caught a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower behind some early morning mist, awaiting my visit. Our day had just started, but I was already prepared to venture out in the beautiful city of Paris to discover its people, food, and attractions. As an upcoming college freshman, I was glad to have crossed France off my bucket list before diving into a whole new world of rigorous studies and all-nighters.

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