I’m glad to be able to say that I know her, and did before she got here. She’s destined for great things, I know it. Some people expect me to be jealous, me being her sister and “living in her shadow,” but I’m not. I couldn’t be more proud! She’s living out her dream. Plus, I know something most don’t. I’m the reason she’s here. If it wasn’t for my scheming mind, she would never have had the nerve to ask mom if she could take lessons.

Because of me, the world has an artist. That’s what she’s always been, an artist. And now she can share that with the world. I think I’m smiling bigger than anyone here! And there, did you see that? She smiled back at me. Excuse me, but I’m tearing up a little bit…