Page 279 - The Life of A Teenage Girl (Stories About Finding Your Way)

CHAPTER 9

A
fter school, I went to the comedy club, and this time, I

actually learned something—something that would bring
my comedy belief and confidence up. “Never give up, even

on the first step. It’s always something you can remember when you're
successful one day.”

That’s honestly a quote I will never forget in my life.

But after the club ended, I still went home late, around 3:30, hoping
not to see Mom or Dad in the house. I sneakily went inside and quietly

went up to my room.
As I was in my room writing in my journal, I got a text from the

school comedy club saying,

“Hello, starter and expert comedians! I know we’ve just started the
club in school, but this week, I’ve decided we should start learning how

to do stand-up comedy! And so, when we learn and understand how it
works, maybe we can try practicing on stage!

Please note: you don’t necessarily have to do this; it’s just a step
that helps some people know and understand comedy more.”

I can’t believe it—we’re finally going to do comedy on stage?!

Okay, first, I am happy about it. I’ve always wanted to feel what
it’s like to be on stage and talk about comedy. But the second thing is,

how am I supposed to be on stage when my parents won’t even allow