Being a singer was never part of Mouse's plans; she never wanted it or sought it out. She worked caring for elderly people in a nursing home. It had nothing to do with music, nor did she see anything different in the long run. At the nursing home, in addition to caring for the elderly residents, she often spent time with them—extra time outside of work. She used this time to chat with the seniors she got along with best and with whom she had formed strong friendships. To entertain them, she would often gather them in a room and sing them a song they liked to brighten their day. This way, the seniors, who spent all day at the nursing home, could clear their minds.
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At the nursing home, even the other staff members would often join in the singing. It was fun, because initially she only sang to her elderly friends, but then the whole room would fill up with other people who came to listen, as well as the staff themselves. So, she would give a mini-concert from time to time.
When she finished singing, everyone applauded as if it were a real concert. Mouse always did it with the sole purpose of helping her friends feel better, but she never sought admiration or recognition as a real singer. For a while, she continued working at the sanatorium, holding her mini-concert every Saturday. But one day, things were going to change, shattering the established status quo at the sanatorium. One day, a new, elderly woman arrived at the center. No one knew who she was. Mouse tried to find out, but the files were confidential, as only the doctors in charge of each patient knew their past lives.
Because of this, she couldn't initially learn what the woman had done before. She was a somewhat serious and reserved woman. Unlike some of the other elderly residents who enjoyed being together, she preferred being alone. Mouse, true to her natural personality, tried from the beginning to win her friendship, but Mirza, as she was called, wasn't very helpful. He simply announced the new days and nothing more.
Even so, Mouse wasn't going to give up easily and would keep trying. Days passed, and Saturday arrived. It was time for the day's concert, organized by Mouse. All the elderly residents went to the conference room to listen. A nurse offered to take Mirza to the room, but she refused; she preferred to be alone. Since she refused, they left her in her room. Mouse began to sing, and the speakers carried the music throughout the sanatorium to where Mirza was. When she heard Mouse's music, she immediately moved in her wheelchair and went over to where Mouse was so she could hear her; she had to see her sing.
Mouse was overjoyed to see her arrive, so she sang a song especially for her. For the first time, they saw Mirza laugh. They didn't know why, but it made them happy to see her so happy. When the concert ended, she went over to Mouse to apologize for her behavior and to explain why she was the way she was. Her children had put her in the sanatorium because she was very stubborn and refused to take her pills, so they wouldn't take her home until she started. That's why she was so upset from the first day. She confessed part of her past to him.
She told her that she too had once been a singer, performing in bars and recreational venues. Based on her knowledge of the subject, she knew Mouse had great potential as a singer. She had approached her simply to suggest she give singing a chance, not just at the sanatorium. Mouse had never seriously considered singing beyond that place, but this advice was ultimately what motivated her to seek new horizons.
The rest is history. She left the sanatorium to try her luck and see if what Mirza said was true, if she did have potential as a singer. When she tried, she shone immediately. She released a song that went viral, ultimately propelling her to fame. Despite everything, she never completely left the sanatorium, as she still performs her concert there every Saturday. And of course, now she visits Mirza at her home because she finally took her medication and was able to return home. A piece of advice can sometimes be the spark that ignites a great adventure.
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