Before I begin today’s blog post, I have a very special
announcement:
Happy 45th Birthday to my Uncle Gregory!
You already know that when I arrive in L.A., I’m gonna help you celebrate ‘til
the cows come home! Don’t start the party without me! Love ya lots!
Well, y’all—do I even need to mention that the inevitable has finally come upon us? However, it wouldn’t be me if I didn’t use my over-the-top announcer voice and give a very corny speech:
“In mere moments,
the California Vipress will make her triumphant return to where it all began—Los
Angeles, California. In addition to a much deserved summer vacation, Miss
Natasha will be preparing for her internship with one Mrs. Ingrid Martin, where
she will learn firsthand what being a kindergarten teacher is all about.”
Believe me when I tell y’all—I had a helluva lot more,
but I decided to just leave that speech right where it was! Yes, I actually cut
a speech short. Unbelievable, ain’t it? Hahahaha!
So, I’m all packed up and ready to go, and I’ve also said
my temporary farewells to Azalea, Theo, and Craig—it’s just me and Ruby at the
moment; we’re waiting on Mr. and Mrs. Hudspeth… actually, I’m waiting on Auntie
Gladys to come pick me up and take me to the airport, but as usual, Mr. and
Mrs. Hudspeth will be watching over my stuff until I return in January. For the
record, I gotta say that the Hudspeths are truly a blessing to me. They’ve
treated me like a long lost daughter since my freshman year, but that’s Southern
hospitality for ya!
And I know that I’ve already said this enough, but I
still need to say it: I’m really gonna miss being away from Bearcat Country for
an extra four months. If I had thought about it, I would’ve chosen an
internship at one of the elementary schools out here… then again, I would
really miss L.A. tremendously. I tell y’all about these Catch-22’s. A sacrifice
had to be made somewhere, and such as that old expression: I can’t eat my cake
and have it, too.
Welcome to
adulthood, Natasha—indeed!
Well, y’all—it’s almost time to head out. I’ll holla at y’all
when I return to Cali, but in the meantime, y’all say a prayer for me, that I
and the rest of my planemates arrive at LAX safely. Until then, take care and
be good.
Hugs & Kisses,
Natasha
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