Friday's Freewriting



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 Hi, Everyone!

Well, here it is—Friday, August 24, 2012. My Friday evening routine at home would consist of ordering a pizza and renting some movies, or staying the weekend with my Auntie Cherri and Uncle Alex. But now it’s a whole different set of rules. I’m not in Cali anymore, much less Kansas (LOL)—I’m on the campus of Rust College, located in Holly Springs, Mississippi. The good thing is that I am done with class, but I must admit that I am still homesick. I miss my aunts, uncles, and cousins back home. I miss going to the mall on Saturdays. And most of all, I miss my Gramma Jewel’s cooking. I would love to have one of her pork chop sandwiches right about now—and I haven’t even mentioned her strawberry seven-up cake, which is in a class all by itself.

I’m surprised that I have adapted to the college life so quickly, given the circumstances. And I really think it’s not fair that Mom and Dad get to do all this sightseeing while I’m stuck up here in my dorm. They said that they would go visit Great Aunt Reesie and Cousin Jade this weekend, and I’ve already mentioned that I want to go! I haven’t seen Great Aunt Reesie since our family reunion last year, so I’m already making plans to hitch a ride with Mom and Dad. Come to think of it, this will be my first trip to Nashville, so it’ll definitely be an adventure.

I also want to point out that I am enjoying my classes. I didn’t realize that you had to study so much to be a teacher. In case I forgot to mention it, I am studying Elementary Education, and already I’ve learned that by time I graduate, I will have earned a Bachelor of Science degree. My dream is to be a kindergarten teacher, just like my late Grampa Clark. He used to say that a true teacher is one who cares about the kids more than their paycheck. I remember hearing from my mom how Grampa Clark did not want to retire from teaching unless his successor was as passionate and dedicated to children as he was. Well, it goes without saying, but this is for you, Grampa Clark!

Okay, I think I’ve rambled on enough. I had better find something to get into, seeing as how my mom and dad are out gallivanting around as if they’re on their second honeymoon or something. You will probably be hearing from me this weekend, but if not, you’ll definitely be hearing from me on Monday. Until then, keep smiling!

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha