She had decided that meditation would be her thing, the thing she was better at than everybody else – if it was even possible to be a ‘better’ meditator.
-- Narrator (chapter 1)

Importance: The quote demonstrates how Becca is interested in finding her own way and being the best version of herself. Becca is taking the time to think about what is necessary, even if she does not see that it is not about being the best at meditating, but learning from the meditation.

She became a nonperson; nobody even noticed she was there anymore.
-- Narrator (chapter 2)

Importance: The quote illustrates the impact of peer pressure. It also shows the impact it had on Becca’s friend and how that may influence the way Becca sees herself in pursuit of what Becca will be known for.

Becca never asked for anything that cost a lot of money, because she was saving up imaginary credit for someday when she...
-- Narrator (chapter 4)