Blogging on Assignment: A Day in the Life

 A Day in the Life

Most of my days start the same way: rushing out the door, normally somewhat late. Today was no different. I kicked things off with WRIT 340, where I spent some time yapping and laughing. It’s the kind of routine that feels so normal now, but I know one day I’ll look back at it and miss how easy it was to start my day surrounded by familiar faces.


After WRIT, I moved straight into my active part of the day,  golf, and then yoga. It sounds like a lot back-to-back, but honestly, it's super fun. I placed those classes in my schedule to allow myself to experience classes that are different from my typical ones . These little pockets of calm in between all the academic noise have become such a necessary part of my week. By the time I’m done, I feel like I’ve done something good for myself before the day really picks up speed.


Once the workouts wrapped, I grabbed lunch with my friend and took a much-needed break before heading to BUAD 497 at 2 PM. Afternoon classes are always a little harder to push through, but being in the middle of senior year makes everything feel like a countdown.


When class was over, I decided it was the perfect time for a reset and got my nails done. It’s such a small thing, but it always puts me in a better mood. I fully intended to head home after a shower and call it a night. I even convinced myself that I was skipping Rocks and 90. But, of course, my friends sent me a dramatic, paragraph-long text hyping me up about “upholding senior year duties,” and honestly, I folded immediately.


So, naturally, the night ended with me getting ready again, rallying when I swore I wouldn’t, and heading out with everyone. It wasn’t a special day or a wild one,  just a very me day. Classes, workouts, friends, small rituals, and the senior-year pressure to make every moment count. It’s the kind of day I know I’ll forget the details of later, but right now, it’s exactly what my college life looks like: busy, funny, exhausting, and something I’m sure I’ll miss when it’s gone.

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  1. Caroline RossNovember 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM

    The line "being in the middle of senior year makes everything feel like a countdown" hit me like a punch to the gut, because its the bittersweet reminder that our time at USC is coming to an end, and that is a very painful truth. But I loved the relatable anecdote that followed "So, naturally, the night ended with me getting ready again, rallying when I swore I wouldn’t, and heading out with everyone." Seems like a common Wednesday occurence, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Do you do yoga at Corepower? We should go sometime!

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  2. Krystine's BlogNovember 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM

    Hi Angelina, your summary reminded to make every day count! I didn't really hit me that we're half way through senior year until you said it but it sounds like you're taking advantage of everything life has to offer. I'm also taking a yoga class at USC and I agree its a great way to find fun classes that let you escape from your other harder academics.

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