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When I was a little girl, which I still am at heart, I would stay with
my grandmother while my mother worked. I watched her cool, classy ways--
creating little sparks in her head to make me smile, turning on the radio,
and singing with a broom as a microphone. I always got a kick watching
her do the funny little things to keep me entertained.
My grandmother had a degree in theater and would often go. At the ages
of four through six, I would travel to the theater with her. She inspired
me so much with her creativity that I desired to walk in her footsteps.
At age four I was in the Christmas play. I was meant to play the part
of an angel. Turns out not so much! Ha. Well here’s one for you.
My grandmother’s attitude leaped right out of me. Frequently, I would make
funny faces. The audience would laugh at me. I completely loved it. The next
morning getting ready, I had an idea. On stage I stumbled and fell on purpose.
The reaction of the audience was incredible. I felt as if I was controlling the
audience, and it felt good.
Now at age fourteen, I love to perform. It is the air I breathe, the milk in
my cereal, and the sprinkles on my ice cream. It’s a way to show my inventive
mind. I thank God for my grandmother every day and for how He made my grandmother
and I so close. I hope I’m an excellent, crazy, and awesome role model
for my kids and future grandchildren too.
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