ideasfromtheedge

- "Why can't you play properly?! You're such a disgrace," he sighed, his eyebrows furrowed.
- My blood was boiling.
- Her face fell in dismay.
- My heart sank.
- My heart raced wildly.
- My heart nearly fell out of my throat.
- My heart threatened to leap out of my chest.
- My heart was filled with joy. My face lit up. 
- My heart sang.
- My face lit up. I thought that I could do it.
- My face was contorted in pain.
- My face was contorted with rage.
- My face broke into a grin.
- My chest swelled with pride.
- I was like a cat on hot bricks but I put on a brave face.
- I was in high spirits.
- A light bulb lit up in my mind.
- Sweat poured down our foreheads, but we remained resolute.
- I tried to ignore the anxiety rising up within me.
- I felt a rush of determination rise up within me.
- I steeled my resolve.
- I was so happy that I jumped around like a little kid who had gotten her dream Christmas gift.

