When It All Adds Up
Mia Jay sat in front of a large makeup mirror in her dressing room while the makeup artist did a work of art on her face. Today, she was making her first TV appearance, singing at an award show that was being broadcasted live. She had done many shows, so although she was prepared, she was very nervous. Mia Jay thought about all of the things she had been through leading up to this point. She had almost given up on her dream of singing. The makeup artist interrupted her thoughts by saying, “Mia lift your head up just a little. Perfect” she then said, “So how are feeling girl, you nervous? Excited? Ready?” They laughed. Mia responded “All of the above, but really, I’m just grateful for this opportunity.” The makeup artist smiled and responded, “I know that’s right girl. It seems like you just came out of nowhere, and now all I hear is you all over the radio. I’m glad to be able to see you from the beginning. You are going to go so far.” Mia smiled. For the first time in her life, Mia felt like she had arrived at the place where she was supposed to be. Out of everything that she had been through, she could finally say that it was all worth it. So as she was getting her makeup done, Mia thought back to the last nine months leading up to this point.
