The Storyteller | Mary Vee

For my writing time today, I researched places and people for my new manuscript. I watched You Tube clips which included how to's, interviews, and on location testimonials/travelogs. Great! I visited New York City and the Rocky Mountains all in one day. Today's post is brought to you by one single comment I heard while watching a video in my research. My story opens on the campus of Juilliard, a specialized music, theater, and dance school in New York City. Beginners need not apply. Only the best and driven to learn walk the halls. One drama student shared a particularly fun activity. The video showed a room with mirrors, even on the ceiling. "You see yourself and learn to accept what you see--good and bad. You see your strong self, your funny/happy self, and yes, your deep, dark self." I thought her youthful words carried wisdom.  I first asked myself, would it be all right to do this activity with my hair curled and make-up on.  My inner self answered, ...