Who You Are Matters

 Hi Everyone!

My name is Annie, I’m from Long Island New York, and I am a Music Industry major. I started at USC as a Creative Writing major and switched, but have discovered over time that my passion and talent remains in the world of writing! While I love going to school in Southern California, my home-body nature will surely drive me back to somewhere in New York, where I can remain in close proximity to my family and feel entirely in my element. I tell myself that I will go wherever my career, passion and interests take me, but I would be lying if I said I’m not hoping it takes me home!

On the topic of being close to my family, I take pride in the many characteristics I share with my parents. My mom is bursting with love and care for her family, and will do anything for them, as I would do for those around me. We both share the same intense passion for health and wellness, and love to spread our knowledge to those around us, so they can better their lives and health too. Then there is my dad, who is certainly the funniest person I know; he is witty, comedic, and endlessly entertaining, which is how people may describe me, if I do say so myself! He is also extremely intelligent, which I thoroughly hope to emulate. Unlike them, however, I know how to get out of a mood quickly, or at least not let it affect those around me. But who am I to judge, it must be hard handling four chaotic kids everyday!

My driven mindset and yearning to always keep busy has certainly manifested itself as a chip on my shoulder, and produced self made expectations. I’m grateful to have nothing but support and praise from those around me, and know that my biggest critic is myself.  While it may sound cliché, my boyfriend is the first person who comes to mind when thinking of someone who lives with great passion and personal responsibility; he is the most hardworking, independent person I’ve ever met and has brought about such motivation within me. Just observing his work ethic has made me a more ambitious person, and is a big part of the reason I got into USC! 

I certainly feel a connection with dolphins, an animal that is inherently entertaining and known for their playful nature and sense of community. I definitely feel that their energy and zest mirrors mine, as both of our purposes are to dance, entertain and make others smile.

Memories of the blueberry bushes at my summer camp will always stay with me, as I will never understand how some are edible and some are not. I remember eating them, but in my head I think of them as poisonous. Maybe I’m confusing them with the ones from The Hunger Games…

Lastly, my birth chart is

Sun Sign - Aquarius

Moon Sign - Capricorn

Rising Sign - Scorpio