The a.m. Train

“147!” Shouts the future maker. I look down at my number, 163. 

What am I really worried about, I mean I am a huggeee star, I’m only doing this for fu- 

“11:11a make a wish!” I get a glare from the girl next to me. 

“Okay so-what, I’m here at this audition like the rest of us, it doesn’t hurt to call on a little luck”. She turns around annoyed– SO L.A.!

I am here mostly for fun though..

This light breeze, afternoon sunlight, today is definitely the day! Deep breaths now, in through the nose, out through the mouth. 

“Hey girl you got this, break a leg!” A warm voice approaches as my body completely surrenders. I turn around, 

“Thanks!” I said in unison with the girl next to me talking with her friend. 

“Oh, right of course” I remark, pitty stares ensue  

Almost there, I can feel the air of judgement wafting from inside. Some of these people have portfolios as large as the bible. I shake my head, we are absolutely not traveling in the comparison lane today, something tells me it’s all backed up. 

Back to breath, in two three, out two three, in two three, out two three.

A cacophony of birds catches my attention. This has to be a sign from the Gods. 

What message are you here to deliver..

Maybe a special gift on my shoe or something? 

I could just scoot a little closer to the tree that way technically it would be serendipitous? 

“Sigh” yes okay I am going a little coo coo, every good performer does at some point!

*SPLAT* 

Oh my goodness yes okay if this isn’t a sign I don’t know what is, where is it? I definitely felt something! 

“OH-MY-GOD, OH-MY-GOD SERIOUSLY!!” Panic breaks out from the girl next to me with one of the bible portfolios. She quickly whisks herself up and out of line.

It’s okay, I mean yeah good for her! In two three, out two three, in two three, out two three. I suppose being surrounded by luck is good enough.

“162!” Calls the casting director

“Going once, going twice?” she waits

“163, it’s your lucky day”