Let My Senior Year Officially Begin!

Hi, Everybody!

Well, here it is—a beautiful Monday evening, and I’m still here in Southern Cali. If I sound a little sad, then that’s only because the inevitable has already taken place: My senior year has officially started at Rust College, and much like that song from the Verve, it really is a bittersweet symphony.

You would think that I would be happy to be back home, if only until the end of the year, but considering that today would be my first day back at Rust and I’m still here at homebase… I’m gonna tell y’all the truth: I’m so thrown off that it’s ridiculous. Heck, I was so thrown off that I actually stayed up until about two-thirty this morning! All I did was open my bedroom window and gaze at the night sky. I just know that there was a flight at LAX around that same time, just ready to take off—hell, I betcha anything that the pilot even stalled the flight for about ten minutes, just to give me a grace period… hahahaha!

But seriously, y’all—I am aware that I’ve got an internship to take care of whilst I’m back home, and I really am ready to make the best of it. I Just know that I’m gonna enjoy working alongside Mrs. Martin for the next three months.

And at the same time, I left my heart—as well as my peeps—back at Rust.

I think I mentioned it once or twice, but I hate that I missed the roll call today. Allow me to explain in greater detail: The “Roll Call” is when Ruby and I spot Craig, Theo, and Azalea in the line during registration day, and we just yell out: “Roll Call, Y’all!” After we get everybody’s attention (everybody in the group, that is), we all run up to each other and talk about what we did over the summer, then we split up for a temporary period of time, and then we hook back up later on the evening outside on the track.

It’s like I said the other day: If absence makes the heart grow fonder, then my heart is very, very fond of my fellow Bearcats. But mark my words, y’all—as soon as my internship is done, the second semester will begin, and I’ll be on the first plane smokin’, back to Bearcat Country.

Speaking of my peeps, I received the sweetest phone call from Ruby; she let me know that she moved into Wiff Hall this time, and she’s saving the other half of the room for when I return in January. She also let me know that Theo, Craig and Azalea send their best wishes, and they’re gonna do all they can to hold down the fort until January.

Awwwwwwww… I’ve got some wonderful friends!

Well, that’s gonna do it for today, but I’ll holla at y’all tomorrow. Until then, y’all take care and be good.

 

 

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

Rust College... I'M HERE!!!

Hi, Everybody!

 

I tell y’all—this Bray Wyatt character from WWE is really an intriguing individual. I loved how he lights up his lantern and then he whispers the name of the city, and after announcing his arrival, he blows out the lantern. The thing that I find weird is that he relights the lantern just to head out to the ring, and yet, for some reason, it still works!

And yes, I guess you can say that Mr. Wyatt’s catchphrase helped inspire the title of today’s blog post. It certainly goes without saying, but I’m back up here at Rust after having one helluva spectacular summer vacation... and while I’m on the subject of my summer vacation, I just want to take this time out and express my love to my family for creating such a grandtastical family reunion. We truly had us some fun lo these past couple weeks. I reckon I’m gonna have to make a commemorative booklet or something, just to immortalize all the fun that we had.

Oh, and I wanna state for the record that Gramma Jewel’s childhood friend Ms. Millie is as cool as the other side of a pillow. I’m actually gonna have to interview her for a future blog post—that lady is so cool. I need to also mention that Uncle Ronnie had a childhood crush on Ms. Millie, and… well, some things just never change—Uncle Ronnie still has a touch of a crush on Ms. Millie!

But anyway, back to the lecture at hand: I am back up here at Rust College, and I am ready to start my junior year. Ruby and I actually moved in over the weekend… and I need to quickly mention that my mom and dad have finally met Mr. & Mrs. Hudspeth, and all four of ‘em instantly got on a first name basis. Y’all kow what this means, don’tcha—Ruby and I are officially sisters for life!

As far as my classes go, I’ve taken a look at my schedule, and I see that I’ve got some classes that I already know ain’t gonna be no cakewalk… and the improper grammar is highly merited in this case. Just in the first module alone, I’m taking Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Disabilities, Early Literature Instructions Part II, and Measurement & Evaluation. Now, mind you: I said that these three courses are only for the first module, but I forgot to mention that class starts this Wednesday. I get a feeling that y’all ain’t gonna be hearing from me as much as before. As challenging as that may sound, I’m taking for the second module: Human Growth Development and Diversity, Literature in the Schools, and Praxis Seminar II.

Y’all, it ain’t lookin’ good—I’m requesting y’alls prayers immediately.

Well, I reckon it’s time to close up this blog post, but I’m serious—keep your girl lifted up in prayer, because these classes sound like they’re gonna need my undivided attention.

 

 

Lotsa Love,

Natasha

Back to Bearcat Country

Hi, Everyone!

Well, after about three and a half days of rest and relaxation, I’m back on the campus of Rust College, with a homemade strawberry seven-up cake from Gramma Jewel.

The second module has begun, and I have only two classes: Introduction to Computers and Biological Science. I may have mentioned this once upon a time, but I have some experience in the computer class, considering that I’ve practically been born with computer knowledge. As for the Biology class, I’m gonna need my prayer warriors en masse. You see, in high school, I barely passed Biology with a C. I do not want history to repeat itself now that I’m in college.

In other news, Gramma Jewel is still out here for another couple of days; her plane leaves on Thursday, October 25… oh, how I envy her. I know I shouldn’t, but I gotta be honest—I still miss my L.A. home and everything which that entails. Do you know that I can see the Hollywood sign from where I live? All I have to do is go outside in the backyard and stand in a significant spot, and I can see Hollywood as clear as day. Of course, I have to stand on my tiptoes or climb a stepladder to do so (after all, I am 4’11”), but y’all get my picture.

Oh, before I forget: Mom and Dad sent my absentee voter’s information via FedEx. I was checking my mail, and there it was. I’ve already checked it out and everything—I’ll be mailing it off tomorrow. I already told y’all who I’m voting for, so don’t look shocked. If I can take a quote from Gramma Jewel: Obamania will be runnin’ wild for four more years, Baby!

Well, that’s it for today’s blog. I will have more for you on tomorrow, but until then, make it a good one.

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha