The Ugly Duckling Embraces her inner swan

Mackenzie's view

 

About 2 weeks ago my dear friend Sammi had convinced me to model for Hot Topic’s new dress line. How she did it I have no clue (probably because I’m a huge pushover but that’s besides the point.)Sammi and I left the welcoming friendly paradise that is our condo and drove to the evil spine breaking hell that is the set.

 

I walked into hair and makeup ( wow never thought I’d say that) and had a group of gay men tease my hair and pluck my eyebrows until I looked “ fabulous darling simply fabulous”. Then a woman showed me to a room and told me to get dressed. I picked up the dress that was lying on the table with a piece of paper that said Mackenzie on it in bold black letters.

 

It’s stunning to say the least. It’s a strapless white dress with beautiful black lace covering it. It is about 4 in. short of my knees and just covers my chest. Then I put on the leather jacket and black lace up boots (which I actually had bought the exact same jacket and boots at Hot Topic last month.)

 

I walked out of the dressing room and the same woman walked me over to a set that looked like a New York Punk Rock club (so cool).

 

I stood in front of all the lights equipment and various people and was still until Sammi came in with a camera.

 

The second before we began every fear and every bad thought

entered my mind. What if I fall? What if I can’t pose right? What if I’m not pretty enough? What if something falls and hits my head?

“Okay Mackenzie were going to start now.” Sammi yelled at me.

“Okay” I mumbled.

I did my best to mimic the pose Sammi taught me last and as I did them I heard lot’s of Beautifuls and Excellents so I’m hopping I did well.

“ Okay Mackenzie were done.” I heard Sammi say as she stood up and ran over to give me hug.

“You were so good.”

“Really” I said.

“Yes I told you’d be great.”

“Thanks Sammi”

“You wanna see the pictures?”

“Yes” I said excited

Sammi walked me over to a large computer screen and showed me the pictures.

“Wow! Mackenzie you look so gorgeous” Sammi said pleased with her work.

I stared at the photo and didn’t see myself. Instead I saw this graceful creature full of beauty. It’s impossible to believe it’s me.

 

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[Emunah June.]

See! Just having a good image of yourself can make life all the more easier.