I’m finally here New York City After I made it through the last round of Teen Design Diva auditions in California everything was a whirlwind I packed my bags and my mom and I headed to New York City where the rest of the competition will take place There’s so much energy and craziness everywhere The city is all taxis honking
people yelling and lights flashing It’s different and scary but thrilling too I look around our hotel lobby the meeting place for the Teen Design Diva orientation The letter delivered to my hotel room said all fifteen contestants should meet here Everything looks so elegant the marble floors the plants hugging each corner of the room and the soft beige leather chairs The other contestants are gathered nearby and I recognize a few people from the earlier rounds of auditions but the only person I really know is Nina LeFleur a girl from back home We’re more rivals than friends so I’m not exactly anxious to go talk to her I wonder if everyone else is feeling just as nervous and excited as I am Just then the elevator doors whoosh
open and the Teen Design Diva judges Missy Jasmine and Hunter walk into the lobby They’re followed by a camera crew I’ve met them in person three times already but my heart still starts to race at the sight of them Missy smiles warmly at all the contestants First of all we’d like to welcome all of our talented designers to the Big Apple Even if you’re from New York City or have been here before I guarantee this competition will be like no other experience you’ve ever had When things get tough remember to keep your eye on the prize an internship with one of the city’s top designers It’s an opportunity every designer dreams of and it could be yours With that Missy waves Jasmine forward
