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Teresa sighed as she stepped off the crowded train, feeling tired from a hard day at work.  She had dealt with too many emails, rushed meetings, and an angry client who blamed her for a mistake she didn’t make.  

When she opened her apartment door, the quiet and warmth made her feel a bit better.  She dropped her bag, and looked at the bathroom.  She had an idea that seemed strange but fun. 

Without thinking too much, Teresa turned on the water in the tub.  Standing by the tub in her work clothes, she hesitated for a second, then smiled and stepped in fully clothed.  The warm water felt good as it soaked through her clothes. 

The stress of the day began to fade away. Doing something so silly and different made her feel happy and free, especially when she shampooed her hair while still wearing her working clothes.

After a while, as the water cooled, she got out of the tub. Her clothes were wet and heavy, but she felt light and calm. Wrapping herself in a towel, she left a trail of water on the floor, but she didn’t care. A weight had been lifted, and her exhaustion instantly turned to enthusiasm; she was grinning from ear to ear, already anticipating the next adventure.