The First Cut

The First Cut — page 1 — Measure twice cut once or you won't make the cut

The First Cut — page 2 — Well it’s official Nina and I are celebrities It figures that when I finally get my big break or at least a shot at it my number-one rival would be right there with me I’ve spent basically my whole life with Nina LeFleur copying me so why should this be any different The celebrity buzz started when we both made it through the first round of the Teen

The First Cut — page 3 — Design Diva auditions last week In the five days since the auditions the local papers have been calling nonstop about interviewing us One newspaper even started a blog called The Sweethearts of Santa Cruz so they can keep everyone updated about our progress in the competition I’m not sure what they’re going to do if Nina and I don’t make it to New York City Probably start another blog to chronicle our downfall Nina clearly isn’t worried The way she’s acting blowing kisses to anyone within two feet of her you can tell not making it is not an option for her I wish I had some of Nina’s confidence but there are still have two more rounds of auditions to go The second one is supposed to revolve around accessories while the

The First Cut — page 4 — third one is some mystery rodeo challenge No one seems to know exactly what the final challenge will entail especially since the massive California Rodeo which is held in Salinas usually isn’t held until the third week in July I heard a rumor that they might be holding a special event to promote Teen Design Diva and increase the rodeo hype but so far it’s just that a rumor I guess it makes sense for the local media to milk it for all it’s worth now If Nina and I do make it to New York City everything will be taped and kept strictly under wraps The new set of rules I got is very explicit about keeping everything hush hush during the two weeks of taping Like OMG says Alex in a high-pitched voice as she walks up to my locker on Friday

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