Hey @taylorswift , Natalie here!!
I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy during this crazy time.
As you can imagine, I have a lot of extra time on my hands (yenno quarantine and all) and I thought I’d give you a lil update on what’s been going on with me lately.
Sooooooo in August 2019 I moved to Vancouver to pursue my dreams of becoming an actor. I’m from Winnipeg, so leaving home & my family for the first time was a hard adjustment to say the least (you best believe I listened to/sobbed to “Never Grow Up” the first night I was alone in my apartment).
I had about a month to adjust before my full time acting program started in September *** FUN FACT ALERT *** During this month of adjusting, I went to my first soul cycle class (yenno to get out of the house and try and meet some people) and it just so happened to be “Taylor Swift Themed” so we only listened to/rode to your music!! (Fate right?!?) Anyways, I had a moment in the bathroom before class started where I just cried because listening to your music in that soul cycle studio was the first time Vancouver felt like home. And I know that sounds dramatic (lol hence the whole acting thing). But I found it really hard living on my own for the first time and going to that class and just hearing your music picked up my spirits so much!
Fast forward to September.....Now when I say this program was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, that would be an understatement. It pushed me in so many ways. Mentally, emotionally and physically. There were so many times I didn’t think I could do it (or there was literally someone telling me I couldn’t do it), there were so many days where I sobbed because I was lonely and missed home, but I still kept going because I know you have to fight for your dreams. You taught me that 😊
I graduated end of February and moved into my brand new apartment!! I’m so excited to start decorating and baking and just making it my home. If you have any tips on decorating or organizing or some good recipes please share some! I’d greatly appreciate it 💗💗
Of course this was all before the virus became as serious as it is now. So I ended up flying home to Winnipeg to be with my family until everything settles down. It’s so nice to see everyone (I haven’t been home in 6 months) but it’s hard knowing I left my new life behind. And I’m not going to lie, being laid off from work because of the virus has been stressing me the fuck out lolllll (rent prices AM I RIGHT???) But I know I just need to appreciate my health and everything I have and not stress about what I don’t have.
My school was going to have a showcase at the end of March. I auditioned two pieces (a monologue and a partner scene) and got in for both! Unfortunately it had to be cancelled because of the virus. I understand that it was a necessary measure but I’m disappointed because it was going to be my big shot at getting an agent. But I know whatever’s meant to be will be.
Anywayssss I’ll wrap this long ass essay up by saying thank you. I’ve literally grown up listening to your music (11 years strong babbbyyyy) but in this last year, your music has really been there for me more than ever. It was something I could always count on to lift my mood or to make me feel understood and like I wasn’t alone. And yaaaa idk I just really appreciate everything you’ve done for me 💗💗💗
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