I Really Should Be Home Right Now!

Happy Hump Day, Everybody!

Yes, I posted a photo of the camel from the Geico commercial—I’ve been wanting to do that ever since that corny commercial first made its debut.

So, yesterday evening, my dad called me and told me that he had to rush my mom to the emergency room on account of she was complaining of severe pain in her back and right leg. Fortunately, it was nothing too serious—my mom has a severely sprained hamstring that affects her walking; she can’t even bend her knee. I talked to her last night, and she’s still in good spirits, despite being “temporarily immobile,” as she calls it. Mom also said that a big blessing came out of her sudden injury, in that she’s got plenty of sick days saved up, and she thinks that God is telling her to take time to recharge her batteries.

I am grateful that my mom is well and that she suffered nothing more than a severe muscle strain, but there’s a part of me that wants to be back home with her. I already know she’s gonna be in the house by herself, meaning that Dad will be at work all day and won’t be home until about after 5pm PST. I told Mom that she picked a fine time to suffer an injury, because I really would love to be home and care for her right now. Mom just chuckled and said, “Thanks, Smurfette, but you need not worry about me; Mama’ll be alright—you just stay focused on your studies.”

Even in her recuperation, Mom is still lookin’ out for little ol’ me. She should be back up and running in the next three to four days, but knowing her, she’s probably gonna take two weeks off, just to stay around the house a little while longer… hahahaha!

Well, speaking of recuperative energy and all, I had better rest up before my Foundations of Education class this evening. I’ll holla at y’all tomorrow, but until then, keep my mom in your prayers for a speedy yet careful recovery.

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

Commercial Speech Results

Hi, Everyone!

Well, it goes without saying, but my commercial speech was definitely off the charts!

I was the eighth called up to give my presentation. With so much confidence (and a little bit of a Dolph Ziggler attitude), I simply walked up to the front of the class and said the following:

“Natasha Renee Stewart is the typical girl next door. She’s sweet, a little shy, and she’s a joy to be around. But when she gets irritated, she turns into…”

At that moment, I disappeared behind the podium and put on a makeshift mask, then I slowly appeared from behind the podium and hissed:“The Vipress-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-ss-!”

I then went on to say that Vipress was so bad that she made the Incredible Hulk look like the late Fred Rogers. My final tagline was from a song by the Pretenders:

“The sweetest woman in the world can be the meanest woman in the world, if you make her that way.”

And I ended my presentation by coiling up like a rattlesnake and giving a rather convincing hiss.

And I’ll be doggoned—I received a standing ovation!

After my commercial, I had 90 seconds to answer the question: What grade do I deserve in Fundamentals of Speech, and why? It really surprised me that I answered that question without a stutter, a stammer, or even an awkward pause. I informed my instructor and my classmates that I deserved an A out of this class on account of I have applied myself to take the necessary steps to learn how to be a great speaker. I also explained that Fundamentals of Speech unveiled that I am very creative and can work at spur-of-the-moment circumstances, and besides which, I want to be a kindergarten teacher, and that job requires talking.

I wasn’t the only one who had a great presentation. Theo’s commercial was an actual PowerPoint presentation consisting of a TMZ-like show called “Rumors & Thangs with Neo Theo.” And my goodness—his 90 second answer to the grade question was not only original and real, but it was also humorously entertaining. Theo said—and I quote: “I feel that I deserve an A in this class because it’s a simple process of elimination… I don’t want no B, I don’t want no C, I really don’t want no D, and I sure as heck don’t want no F!”

Believe it or not, our instructor was thoroughly and legitimately tickled; incidentally, she has an unwritten rule that if she thinks it’s funny, then she will award extra points.

Well, y’all—I had best get pushin’. I’ve got the “24 Hours” speech to prepare for (it’s due Monday), and afterwards, I have my final exam speech, which is at 8am on next Friday, April 26. We will all find out the topic of the final exam speech on Tuesday, but I feel that I can at least practice on my introduction for the time being.

Until tomorrow, y’all take it light!

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha