I Got A Call from Winston!

Hi, Everybody!

 

So, a full week has passed since I last spoke to y’all, and we have officially entered Week Nine of my internship at Carter Elementary. And there’s no surprises here, folks—much like the first eight weeks, the little kindergarteners did not disappoint me. At the same time, they wore a sista completely out, so much so, that I decided to take all of last week off. That’s right, y’all—I think I used every ounce of my energy… hell, about an hour ago, I walked into the house, and I just dropped all my stuff on the living room floor and collapsed in a heap onto the couch. I just lay there and listened to the sounds of the peaceful tranquility that is known as my neighborhood.

 

Maybe fifteen minutes later, the phone rang. I mustered up enough strength to answer it, and I’m glad I did—it was Winston, the guy who makes my turkey bacon avocado sandwich! Just like that, I perked up as if I was given a double dose of Vitamin B12, then we set up our plans for our date this Saturday.

 

“I just got on break, and I decided to give you a call,” he said. “I know it’s not the traditional way of calling…”

 

“But the bottom line is, you called,” I smiled. “And you’ll have to forgive me, Winston, because I surely forgot that I gave you my number.”

 

“Now, Miss Natasha—you’re too young to be forgetting things,” he chuckled.

 

In any event, Winston asked me if I had a specific place in mind for our date this Friday, and I told him that I didn’t have any preference. I did mention that I hadn’t gone bowling in a minute, to which he enthusiastically declared: “Well, bowling it is, then! I’ll keep in contact with you throughout the week, and I promise you that we’re gonna have a grand ol’ time.”

 

Now, I’m not gonna lie to y’all—I never thought that I would get this excited about a date ever again. I know it’s only Monday and I’ve got to get through the rest of this week, but I am really looking forward to my date with Winston this Saturday. At the same time, I’m a little nervous, and I’m also a little leery. Yes, I am aware that I cannot punish Winston for the way that some other jackass mistreated me, but at the same time, I cannot help but to be very protective of my heart.

 

I’ll definitely keep y’all posted, but until next time, continue to pray for a sista.

 

 

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

Congratulations, Class of 2013!



Photo Credit: rustcollege.edu

Hi, Everyone!

Well, I promised you all that I would have a special Sunday edition blog, and like the mailman, I deliver!

Yesterday’s 147^th Commencement at Rust College was truly something to behold. I tell y’all, it was everything that I dreamed it would be and then some. Admittedly, it exceeded my wildest imaginations, but it was still a monumental moment of memorable proportions.

And I may as well face it—I will not stop talking like Gramma Jewel and Grampa Clark for as long as I live… hahahahaha!

To see the Class of 2013 finally receive their respective degrees in various majors—some received double majors—was something that I’ll never forget. I couldn’t help but imagine the Dean of Students calling my name: “Natasha Renee Stewart!” And I walk up on that stage to receive my Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Dr. Beckley, and then I smile for the camera…oh, just thinkin’ about what will come to pass in the next three years gives me goosebumps upon goosebumps!

By the way: Ruby, Theo, and I had pretty good seats, albeit they were in the bleachers, but when we saw an elderly couple  walk in, we all got up and gave them our seats. Thankfully, one of the overfill rooms was vacant, and we got to see the entire commencement.

When it was all over, we celebrated with some of the graduates and their families—we even took a couple of pictures with them.

I could go on and on about this afternoon’s commencement, but I just cannot tell it all. I will say this, though: I am very excited about my commencement in the year 2016. One year down, and three more to go.

Until tomorrow, y’all take care, and in closing: Congratulations to the Class of 2013! May The Lord continue to bless and keep you as you embark on a brand-new journey.

Hugs & Kisses,
Natasha