Hello everyone, long time no write! I am about 3/4 through my semester here at USC and it has been quite a ride. Even though I am now officially an Angeleno and a Trojan it really is just the same old Claire. I am writing on Halloween night, but I am not at a crazy party or anything, just under the covers in my twin XL bed wearing my pink monkey pajamas eating Swedish fish. I did partake in some Halloween festivities this week and went as two different things: a tennis player (Dana Fairbanks or Billie Jean King if you will??) and a Hit Me Baby One More Time Britney.
The first year I spent writing this newsletter it was always easy to know what to write about because there were so few things going on in my life. Now I have so many things going on all of the time that it is 1. hard to find the time to write and 2. hard to choose what to write about. This letter will be a little all over the board thoughts rather than a whole update. Give me a phone call if you want the details of my life and I will certainly spill.
I started the school year very strong but a couple of weeks in I got some type of non-covid illness that I just really couldn't kick. It definitely made things a little bit difficult for me and made me need to focus more on sleep and give up my regular running routine. FINALLY, after almost 2 months, I am feeling a lot better so fingers crossed that it's over.
I went on my first outdoor club trip this weekend in the San Bernandino Mountains! Before that, I had not left LA at all and was starting to feel very cooped up in the city so I am grateful I had that opportunity this weekend. It definitely made me nostalgic for my NOLS days, I might even apply to be an outdoor club guide in the future.
In journalism school, I have been doing a lot of writing for class and audio production in my free time. This is one of my favorite pieces I have done so far this year:
If you are curious about the other things I am putting out I usually tweet about it so follow me on Twitter lol.
Most of you read my letters all the way through quarantine, and you probably know that I hit quite a few lows and just so badly wanted to make it to college. Well, now I am here!! I knew that it wouldn't fix all of my problems but it did make things a lot better and I am proud of myself for being here! It is far from perfect but I still love it. A lot of that has been a conscious effort on my part through many methods of self-care:
Calling a friend from home every day
Cooking home-cooked meals nearly every day even when I am tired
Finding time to learn new things outside of school
Being more openly gay and not caring so much about what people think
Drinking lots of water
Organizing a weekly time to bring friends together
Making new friends and trying to make sure I know a couple of people in every class
Treating myself sometimes (green manicures are my favorite)
Wearing cute outfits
That is all for this letter and I am not sure when I will write again, but keep an eye out for me! I love you all and never hesitate to text/call/email me!
XOXO
Claire
P.S.
I joined KXSC, my college radio station, and have been more into music than ever. Here are the current favs:
Ed Buys Houses by Sidney Gish - Gish has had my heart for a while but recently this whole album has just been my perfect soundtrack.
Dips by Daisy the Great- I have had an affinity for love songs recently and this one specifically just has a certain sweetness that makes my heart swell.
That Funny Feeling (Phoebe Bridgers version)- This song scratches an itch in my weird introverted extroverted anxious mind and it fits so well in Phoebe's voice.
Check out one of my latest playlist creations here.
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