Sep 29.

9/29/2025 9:48. Correspondence 44

Look at me being a wide-eyed hopeful. Today has been interesting, but through it all, there has been kindness. From both friends and strangers. 

There is nothing better in this world than when someone takes the time for kindness. I know I have written about this before, but it's so powerful and beautiful. I set up a meeting with the college career center to get some advice about timelines and job fairs. I was frankly terrified of the meeting. I get very deeply in my head about things and end up overwhelming myself with could-have-should-have-would-haves. Well, I checked in to the meeting and very soon after got called back. The person I originally scheduled my meeting with was out sick, and so I ended up with someone else. They were so fantastic and knowledgeable and kind. I asked them tons of questions, and they took the time to give each an answer. It was the end of the session, though, that impacted me the most. After I had no questions left, she said, "Also, I just want to remind you that you are a freshman and you have only been here a little over a month. It is good that you are doing all of this and being prepared, but you shouldn't spend every day looking at the next 5 years. It's okay to live day by day and hour by hour. You are a freshman, enjoy your days off." 

Thank you for seeing me and taking the time to tell me that. 

It meant a lot.

There is also so much kindness in friends, too. Guess what? I'm actually making some. 

I graduated from SGTV today, and I made a friend in that program. We have spent a lot of time discussing high-fantasy stories. It's been a nice friendship, and she talked to me about an idea she had for a show on the network. I thought it was great and told her I would love to help her make it. Well, apparently, after I had left to go to fencing, she pitched the idea, got it greenlit, and named me as the executive producer. We are meeting tomorrow for lunch to hammer out a plan. 

Thank you for thinking of me.

I can't wait to make something fun with you. 

My last story comes from fening. I know, I know, I have talked about fencing extensively, but I want to talk about the people and friends I've met there. They are some of the kindest and chillest people I've met on this campus. It was supposed to be a downpour today. Or so we were told (It ended up doing nothing). I digress, I do not have an umbrella, so when it might rain, I take my cloak (although I never got to wear it). One of my friends in fencing, though, thought it was the coolest thing and looked into getting himself one. It was very validating and meaningful. 

Thank you for sharing in my whimsy and eccentricities. 

I can't wait to lose to you all.

Now I must bite you all adieu, as I can barely lift my arm after today's fencing match. 

Good night,

Calvin Landreth