) I was flying for the first time. (2) I still had a feeling that I had forgotten something, but after checking and re-checking my bag multiple times, I had to believe I had everything I needed. (3) As the line began to progress forward, I readjusted by backpack and held out my boarding pass for the gate agent to take. (4) She must have noticed my nervousness because she asked if this was my first flight. (5) I told her it was, and she reassured me that everything would be okay. (6) I thanked her, and made my way down the long hallway towards the plane. (7) I was relieved to get to the plane and be greeted by a friendly flight attendant. (8) I stepped on the plane, returned the greeting, and looked around. (9) I made my way through the narrow plane, trying to not hit any of the elbows belonging to passengers who were already seated. (10) I paid close attention to the numbers and letters above each row, looking for my seat, 12B. (11) When I got to my row, there was a pleasant woman with a sincere smile already seated by the window. (12) I immediately felt more at ease. (13) I grabbed my suitcase and lifted it up to place it into the overhead bin. (14) Luckily, it fit without a problem. (15) This was one of the things that had made me nervous when I thought about it. (16) I squeezed into my super-tight seat, pushing my overly large backpack under the small seat in front of me. (17) I put on my seat belt. (18) I took a deep breath and tried to relax. (19) The woman next to me, leaned over placing her hand on my arm, and assured me that everything would be okay. (20) I looked toward her, and gave a half smile. (21) I leaned my head back and closed my eyes. (22) Here we go. 9
Which revision of sentence 17 best develops the narrator's experience as she puts on her seat belt?