Happy
Wednesday Afternoon, Everybody!
Well, y’all—it’s about that time again! If you are reading
this, then that means that you are counted among those who have made it to the
last day of the year 2014. That’s right, y’all—it’s my annual New Year’s Eve
blog post, where I look back and reflect on some of the highlights of the year.
You know, when I first started this particular blog post two
years ago, I only had five milestones worth mentioning, and just a year ago
today, I had ten milestones. This year, I only have five milestones. Nevertheless,
this was a great year for me. Sure it had its twists and turns (just like
preceding years, but that’s nothing new), but overall this year was very good
to this little Vipress… hahaha!
It goes without saying, but in today’s blog post, I am going
to highlight the Top Five Moments of 2014 in a special “Year In Review.” So,
let’s get on down with the getdown.
#5:
HOWIE & JESSICA’S BABY BOY WAS BORN ON GRAMPA CLARK’S 80th
BIRTHDAY
Neither the Douglases nor me and my family will ever forget
August 13, 2014—this was the day that we threw a posthumous birthday
celebration for what would have been Grampa Clark’s 80th Birthday.
However, the celebration continued when Mr. D called to let us know that
Jessica Dawn gave birth to a six pound eleven ounce baby boy named Michael
Winston Douglas. I haven’t yet had the chance to meet the little guy, but when
I do, I’ll be sure to take lots of pictures. I want the little fella to know
just how honored he to share August 13 with my legendary Grampa Clark.
#4:
THE DAY I REALIZED MY WORTH
Coming off the heels of a very heartbreaking situation a
little over a year ago, I carried that mess into this year, but it didn’t last
very long. I soon realized that such an unpleasant moment should not define who
I am. After all, I am Natasha Renee Stewart, and I am a strong, sexy woman with
so much to offer. With that said, Ruby Red and Neo Theo were by my side as I
packed up every single remnant of that unpleasantness in a big box, and sent
all that crap flying into the nearest dumpster, never to be seen again. I still
find it amazing that I allowed inanimate objects to try and overrule me, but I managed
to pull through and rise above that ugly mess. I am also grateful that Ruby and
Theo were there as my back-up support.
#3:
NEO THEO WAS MY SECRET ADMIRER ALL ALONG!
And speaking of the Neo One, y’all could imagine my shock
when it was finally revealed that he was my secret admirer all along. It is
often said that it’s the individual whom you least expect (and that statement
is pretty dang obvious), but I never would’ve expected my secret admirer to be
Theodore James Campbell—and he did in such a sweet, debonair way! Things have
somewhat simmered between then and now, and for all we know, this may only have
been for a season, but this much I know: Theo and I still have a remarkable
friendship that will no doubt withstand the test of time.
#2:
MRS. INGRID MARTIN
Ever since I started my blog posts, I have shared with you
my love and appreciation for my kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Ingrid Martin. As I
may have shared with you, she and I are about the same height, and we both
shared a joke about that, too. I am also happy to report that Mrs. Martin celebrated
her 72nd Birthday this past April, and she is in the middle of her
thirty-ninth year of teaching kindergarteners. She also told me that she cannot
wait to see me walk that aisle and earn my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary
Education; she followed that up by saying: “Yes, Sweetie—I read your mind, and
I am honored that you would invite me.”
AND THE NUMBER ONE MOMENT OF 2014:
THE JONES FAMILY REUNION—BACK TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
THE JONES FAMILY REUNION—BACK TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Yes, indeed—ain’t no party like a Jones Family party ‘cuz…
well, y’all know the rest! It goes without saying, but I had so much fun with
my peeps this summer. I really can’t pick a favorite highlight out of this
particular moment because it was truly all that and then some. I was highly
entertained by Gramma Jewel, Great Aunt Reesie, and Cousin Jade performing
their version of “Rappers Delight” by the Sugar Hill Gang. I certainly had a blast
when I was in the “audience” as Gramma Jewel and Great Aunt Reesie squared off
in their version of Family Feud. And yes, I had more than just a few chuckles when
Gramma Jewel finally got Great Aunt Donna to stop singing… actually, all of us
were laughing at that. And of course, there was the ride to Ruleville,
Mississippi to see the birth home of our eldest matriarchs. As an aspiring
teacher, I am really loving history, especially my history. I still get chills
when I learn that my family’s history started in a little-bitty house in the
Mississippi, made its way through Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee, and ultimately
in Los Angeles, California. Gramma Jewel penned it perfectly: Started from the
Delta, now we’re here!
And there y’all have it—these are the Top Five moments of
this year!
For the record, y’all shoulda known that my family reunion
would be the Number One highlight. I mean, come now, y’all—we had put so much
thought and planning into making this the best damn reunion that we have
decided to make it an annual summer tradition. As a matter of fact, we are in
the process of planning Jones Family Reunion 2015, and Uncle Alex and Auntie
Cherri have already volunteered to open their doors!
Lest I forget, if there is an honorable mention, it would
have to be two moments that took place in the wrestling world: 1) The
Undertaker is now 21-1 at WrestleMania, and 2) The Ultimate Warrior passed away
after finally being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame just two days prior.
And as I
close this final blog post of 2014, I would like to say this one last thing:
Whatever happened to you this year, just forget all about it and press forward—after
all, we are literally less than twelve hours away from a brand-new year, and the
best is yet to come!
If The
Lord says the same, I’ll see y’all tomorrow next year!
Smooches,
Natasha
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