Quote by Elizabeth Meriwether

I had this temp receptionist job in New York, and I kind of hated it, and in the morning I would come out of the subway and just walk along the New York streets with all these people around me and kind of sing to myself. Like, 'She's gonna make it!'

I had this temp receptionist job in New York, and I kind of

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This quote expresses a moment of hope and determination despite being in a job the speaker disliked. Walking among busy New York streets, surrounded by people, the speaker found solace in singing to themselves. The phrase, "She's gonna make it," suggests the speaker's self-encouragement and belief in their ability to succeed despite their current circumstances and challenges. It captures the resilience and optimism that can arise from individual reflection and self-motivation.

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