Time To Buckle Down for Final Exams!

Happy Thursday, Everybody!

Well, we are officially one week away from the final exams, and as you can tell, I am ready, Baby!

I’m taking a look at my schedule, and my finals actually start on next Wednesday—that’s when I take my Foundations of Education class; then on next Thursday, I’ve got Biblical Studies at 8am, and PRAX I Seminar at 1pm; and on next Friday, I take my Spanish class. I’m tellin’ y’all—I am stoked for my finals, particularly my PRAX I Seminar. Speaking of which, I know I haven’t really talked about the aforementioned class as much as I have my others, but in taking that seminar class, I’ve learned a lot about myself as a future teacher. It was discovered that I am stronger in English and History than I am in Mathematics… hell, I coulda told them that—and I did! But anyway, my instructor also pointed out that I have an incredible gift of holding someone’s attention; if I recall correctly, my instructor said that I’m the type of teacher that does not have to raise my voice—well, not yet, anyway!

So basically, I’m telling you all that, because of your prayers and encouragement, I am exceeding in this PRAX I Seminar class.

In other news, I show my Spanish instructor the blog that I posted on yesterday, and she told me that, despite a couple grammatical errors here and there, I did a great job. Matter of fact, she said: “¡Muy excelente, Senorita Stewart!” And then, from what I interpreted, she said that I should consider posting more blogs in español, as a means of retaining what I learned.

Tengo una pregunta: ¿Cómo se dice "Hot Damn!" en español? Hahahaha!

Well, I hate to cut this blog short, y’all, but I gotta get going. Besides, I gotta start bucklin’ down and preparing to study for my finals. Yes, I am aware that finals are next week, but as my Grampa Clark always says—and this time, I gonna say it in español: “¡No voy a ser mediocre, voy a utilizar mi todo!”

Sorry, but that was as close as I could get to saying what Grampa Clark would really say… hahaha!

Hasta Mañana, Peeps!

Smooches,

Natasha

Preppin' Up For Next Week's Finals

Hi, Everyone!

Here it is—Monday, October 7, 2013, and it’s the week before finals.

Yes, I realize the blog that I posted this past Saturday, but as it turns out, I had my dates mixed up. I’m so grateful that I double-checked, just to be sure. I’m even more grateful that Ruby corrected my error. And then too, I’m just as grateful that I spent pretty much all Saturday studying, so it’s not really a big loss—it’s all good from here, y’all!

I can at least give you an update on each class, though… actually, I need not even mention my Foundations of Education class on account of I’m excelling to even beyond my most wildest imagination—yes, I did in fact say “beyond my most wildest imagination.” I really enjoy that class, because it reaffirms what I’ve been saying all along. I keep tellin’ y’all that I was born to teach, yet y’all don’t believe that fat meat’s greasy, so I gotta keep on understandin’ it to y’all; eventually, y’all will get the picture.

I forgot to mention that I had a surprise pop quiz this past Thursday in my Biblical Studies class—I had to recite all 66 book of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. Well, I am also happy to report that I recited them perfectly—that is to say, without stuttering or stammering—and I got all of ‘em right. I tell y’all: Sometimes I amaze even myself. And check this out: My instructor said that because I am such a natural, he would like to speak to my pastor personally and let him know that I should in fact be a Sunday School teacher on account of my dedication and heart… sounds like more affirmation, y’all!

And of course, there’s my Spanish class. Now, I’m not one to brag, but then again, I was always taught that hay una gran diferencia entre ser engreído y tener confianza. I want to state for the record that I went on Google Translate to say: “It ain’t braggin’ if you can back it up, Baby!” And of course, I went all around the world in 80 days, just to let y’all know that I’m doing muy excelente in Spanish I. By the way, if y’all don’t mind, I just wanna say: Yo estoy aquí para mostrar al mundo, así que trae la acción!

Not much to talk about my PRAXIS I Seminar class, other than I am learning how to take the teacher’s test. I actually have yet to talk to my instructor and ask if the C-BEST is an equivalent to the PRAXIS. I reckon I’ll look into that sometime this week. I tell y’all, though—the fact that I am getting a grade just for showing up, is a victory in and of itself.

Well, that’s gonna do it for today, y’all—I’ll holla at’cha tomorrow.

Smooches,

Natasha

A Good Grade On My "Great Gramma Lynn" Essay

Hi, Everyone!

I just got my composition back from my professor, and… well, listen to what he wrote:

“Natasha, this is a Grade-A paper. You did more than tell a story about your great-grandmother—you painted a picture where I could easily visualize her love, determination, and sincerity. I'm sure she is very proud of you. Great job!”

My essay received a 95 out of a possible 100… hey, I ain’t complainin’.

Like everything else in life, there were corrections and suggestions. For one thing, my professor said that I had a tendency to use the words “really” and “truly” to the point where they lost their meaning. He also suggested that I write my next essay about my Gramma Jewel, seeing as how I teased a little about her life. His exact words were: “I gotsta know about your Gramma Jewel.”

Oh, and he also appreciated the fact that I was the only student who was bold enough to create a cover page—hey, I’ve always been one to go that extra mile.

I’m sure that Great Gramma Lynn is up there in Heaven, with a great big smile on her face!

Well, if you all will excuse me, I’ve got another essay to write. It has to be five hundred words, double-spaced, and 12-point font. I have no problems with the word count—I’m more concerned with my essay making sense. As for the subject, I must discuss what makes my hometown so great.

Considering that I’m a “Cali Girl,” this essay should be fairly easy!

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha