Once Kathy had finally relaxed, she began to actually enjoy the ride, and that enthusiasm carried over into their arrival at the mall. It really was exciting, to be here in the twenty-first century, all things considered. She had often wondered what the future would bring, but had never imagined that she would actually be able to find out for herself first-hand.
To describe how she was feeling, Kathy decided to try out a new word. "Cool," she replied with a grin, very matter-of-fact. This was going to be very fun.