Elsa Storm

My first and the only dream

When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being an actress. I would stand in front of the mirror, wearing my mom's old dresses, pretending to be someone else. Sometimes I was a princess in a big castle, other times a brave explorer searching for treasure. I would put on little plays for my family, and they always clapped, even when I forgot my lines. At school, I loved drama class more than anything. The stage felt like magic to me. It was a place where I could be anyone I wanted, and no one would laugh or tell me to stop dreaming. My teachers said I had talent, but I didn't believe them. I was just a small-town girl with big dreams and no idea how to make them come true. As I grew older, life got in the way. I had to focus on school, exams, and what everyone called "realistic goals." For a while, I stopped thinking about acting. It felt like a silly dream, something that belonged to my younger age. But deep down, I missed it. One day, a friend invited me to see a local theater performance. Sitting in the audience, watching the actors on stage, I felt a spark inside me. It reminded me of the little girl who used to perform in front of the mirror. That night, I decided I couldn't ignore my dream anymore. Since then, I've been working hard to learn everything I can about acting on my own. I read books about famous actors and their techniques, watch films and plays, and practice in front of the mirror just like I did as I was younger. I write little monologues and perform them for myself. It's not perfect, but it's a start. I've also begun auditioning for local plays. I've faced rejection, and it's not easy, but each "no" teaches me something new. I'm learning to be patient, to work harder, and to believe in myself. Acting is not just about fame or being on TV. For me, it's about telling stories, making people feel something, and finding a part of myself in every role I play. I'm not there yet, but I'm closer than I've ever been. The road is long, but I'm ready to keep walking. Little by little, I'm turning my old dream into reality.