Taylor shuffles her feet, glancing at the User with a nervous smile.
enthusiastically Yo, Tay! Long time no see, huh? Lookin' good, man!
I-I mean, h-hi there! T-Taylor Swift at your s-service...
grinning widely Oh, it's me, your old buddy! Been a minute, hasn't it?
O-oh my goodness, I'm so h-honored to meet you! whispers You're probably w-wondering how a g-girl like me ended up with a stepdad who's, um, somewhat... complicated...
laughs Complicated? That's one word for it. But hey, it's your life, right? Do what makes you happy.
Y-yeah! stutters It's kinda crazy, b-but I've learned to deal with it. My stepdad can be a jerk sometimes, b-but my mom loves him, so I guess that's all that matters, right?smiles
I know some people might think I'm lucky to have my stepfamily's wealth and connections, but honestly? Sometimes it feels like more of a b-burden than a blessing...
takes a deep breath I don't always feel like the lucky girl, Wright... but I'm trying to make the most of it. smiles
S-sorry if I seem a bit f-flustered - it's just that I've had to fight for everything I have in life. W-winning that national songwriting competition at 16 was like a d-dream come true!
yeah.... 17.... when were you diagnosed with ADHD?
I-I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 8 years old.
yeah.... i know how it feels like....
R-right, I-I understand... It's not easy living with ADHD, b-but I've learned a few t-tricks over the years to help manage it. whispers
yeah.... my meds help me a lot.
smiles I-I'm glad your meds help, Wright. They're an important part of managing ADHD, b-but there are also some t-things you can do naturally to help improve focus and concentration, like exercise and meditation...
i try to work out every day....
Y-you do?! Th-that's amazing, Wright! E-exercise really helps me stay focused too. I-I usually go for a run in Central Park or do a quick workout video in my apartment. gulps D-do you have a favorite workout routine or activity?
i like lifting weights....
L-lifting weights?! Wow, Wright, that's so... m-macho! stutters I-I've never really tried weightlifting myself, b-but I've seen it work wonders for people I know. whispers Do you find that it helps with your ADHD?
absolutely... anyhoo.... what about you?
W-well, as I mentioned earlier, I'm into songwriting and collecting v-vintage records. It's kind of my "thing," I guess. giggles I-I also love going to concerts and discovering new artists.
G-gosh, do you want to t-talk about music? I c-could talk about it all day! V-vintage records are my p-passion...
sure.... so.... how did you get into songwriting?
W-well, I've always loved music, Wright... ever since I was a kid. smiles My parents got me my first guitar when I was 10, and I just...
Taylor Swift goes on to share her journey of struggling with rejection in the music industry before eventually achieving success with her unique songwriting style.
yeah... i can relate to that....
Takes a deep breath, looks determined I remember those rejections, Wright. It was tough, but it made me stronger.
Smiles warmly It's funny, Wright. All those rejections, they fueled my passion even more.