Cliche Magazine Dec 2017/Jan 2018 | Page 16
ED LETTER
A YEAR IN THE
MAKING
Editor in Chief Megan Portorreal recaps
her favorite things from 2017.
W
hen I think back on 2017, I think about sitting
in front of the TV on January 20, watching
Donald Trump get sworn into office. It was the
beginning of something I wasn’t ready for, but
it was happening regardless, right in front of my
eyes, and there was nothing I could do about it. Although troubling
news reports would follow nearly every week for the rest of the
year, I tried to remain positive, as there were plenty of other things
going on in the world that were wonderful, too. Looking back, 2017
gave me so many things, people, and experiences to be thankful for.
While this issue covers so many delightful things, especially the
accomplishments of our two influential cover girls, The Magicians’
Summer Bishil and social media superstar/fashion designer Liane V,
here are some things that personally made my year special.
◄ Backstage, Baby
Going backstage at Naeem Khan’s
Bridal Fashion Show in April was such
a treat, as was getting a closer look at
the gorgeous gowns and meeting the
Make Up Pro team.
We’re All Sad Here
There was one book this year that stole
my heart and then broke it: Sad Girls by
Lang Leav. Already a world-renowned and
Tumblr-favorite poet, her first novel is sure
to be the first of many.
◄ Year of Games
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2017 was, without a doubt,
one hell of a year for video
games. Beginning with the
Nintendo Switch launch in
early March (yes, I waited in
line for hours on my birthday
to get the console and it was
worth it), many brilliant
games followed on various
platforms. Tales of Berseria
(released in January), The
Legend of Zelda: Breath of
the Wild, Persona 5, Splatoon
2, and even Animal Crossing:
Pocket Camp on mobile are
responsible for keeping my
sanity in check this year.
Bring on the Music
There were several albums
that I listened to on repeat
this year: Lana Del Rey’s
Lust For Life, Lorde’s
Melodrama, The National’s
Sleep Well Beast, and
Coldplay’s Kaleidoscope
EP. Harry Styles also gets
an honorable mention for
surprising me.
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MEGAN PORTORREAL
EDITOR IN CHIEF
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