So, I’m sitting up here in my room after a long day at
work, and as I am writing this blog post, it just occurred to me that today is Tuesday,
August 18, 2015.
Allow me to explain: Today isn’t just any old ordinary
day for me—August 18 is recognized as a memorable moment of most monumental
proportions.
Allow me to elaborate just a little more: It was on this
day three years ag that my mom, my dad, and my Gramma Jewel went all out of
their way to give me the greatest college send-off in history. To this very
day, I still get a little teary-eyed when I think about how my family put up
such a big fuss over me, just to make sure that I left L.A. on a high note. For
the record, I didn’t plan on weeping like a baby every ten minutes, nor did I
count on the time flying by like it did, but every moment was well worth it.
I also think back to that point in time where my
personality changed for the better. Three years ago, I was a shy little gal who
had just graduated from high school and was just about to enter college life—well,
here it is, three years later today, and I am more confident than I’ve ever
been. I still have my shy moments from time to time, but I’m more outgoing than
I ever was. Also, in reminiscing over this flashback, I remember the many
emotions that I had—the feelings of excitement, apprehension, and even fear…
and no, it didn’t help matters that I was extremely homesick. I can sit back
today and laugh at myself, how I was making such a fuss about wanting to go
home. I know that I drove Ruby crazy every night, as I lamented that if it was
up to me, I would’ve gone to USC or Cal State Long Beach. Ruby herself would
remind me that since I chose Rust College, it was best for me to stick with the
choice that I made.
And I am grateful that I’ve stuck it out thus far!
I know that I say this in practically every blog post,
but it’s the truth: Looking back on it now, attending Rust has become the
greatest decision that I ever made. If I had it to do all over again, I most
certainly would. Y’all just don’t know—Rust College has been very good to me. I’ve
got so many memories stored up already, and now with my senior year about to
start in five days, I’m sure that there are plenty other memories that have yet
to come to pass. Granted, I won’t be boarding a plane this Sunday on account of
my internship, but that’s the price I’ve got to pay. I’ll say this much,
though: It’s gonna feel weird not stepping on the college campus come this
Monday. It’s gonna feel weird not breathing that fresh, clean Southern air
(sorry, LA., but it’s the truth anyhow). And yes, I’m really gonna miss yelling
out “Roll Call!” when I see Ruby, Theo, and Azalea.
But then again, all of this will happen in four months’
time.
Smooches,
Natasha
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