B10:31
Tonight I remember my first paycheck.
今晚我想起我的第一张工资单。
It was not much, but it felt huge.
钱不多，但感觉很多。
I held the paper and saw my name.
我拿着那张纸，看到我的名字。
That number was mine, earned by me.
那个数字是我的，是我挣来的。
I bought a warm coat for winter.
我买了一件冬天穿的暖和外套。
It was practical, but it felt special.
它很实用，但感觉特别。
I also gave some money to my mom.
我还给了妈妈一些钱。
Her smile was brighter than any bonus.
她的笑容比任何奖金都亮。
That paycheck opened a door to independence.
那张工资单开启了独立之门。
Each month now, I remember that first step.
现在每个月，我都记得那第一步。
My First Paycheck: A Door Opened
by @xiuying74