Greatly Anticipating My Sweetie Pie

Well, y’all—tonight is the night!

In about two hours, I’ll be going out with my sweetie pie Ray Hernandez.

I don’t need to tell y’all how excited I am; y’all can probably hear it in my voice (in a manner of speaking). Now, I already know that we’re gonna have a great time—he may take me bowling again, or he’ll probably take me up to the Griffith Park Observatory. Either way, I am like, so stoked for this evening.

I am also waiting with great anticipation for this “big blockbuster announcement” that Ray has for me. Now, I want to state for the record that I really haven’t given it a whole lot of thought—I’m been very careful to keep my mind occupied with other things than Ray’s big announcement. Granted, it crossed my mind once or twice yesterday afternoon, but even then, I didn’t dwell too much on it. Besides, I’ve been concentrating more on attending the Hall of Fame ceremony that will take place tomorrow evening, in honor of my beloved Grampa Clark.

Darn it all—I just remembered that I never did tell Ray about the posthumous honor that Sapp Elementary will be giving my Grampa Clark for his excellent exemplary dedication. I reckon it’s too late to send in an RSVP, but it never hurts to try and ask anyway. Yes, it’s very short notice, but I’ll go ahead and take a chance; after all, it is written in the Bible that we have not because we ask not.

And yes, y’all—I actually finished Ray’s special Christmas present, but I did something a little different this go-round: Whereas I made chocolate chip brownies, I added white chocolate chips and almonds… and y’all already know that I made them especially for him, straight from my little ol’ heart. There’s an old saying that still rings true: I made some sweet treats for my sweetie pie… hahaha!

Okay, you guys—I really hate to cut this blog post short, but I’ve gotta get ready to look good for my sweetie pie. I’ll let y’all know the results tomorrow, but until then, y’all take care, and be sure to say a prayer for your girl.

Smooches,

Natasha

A Special Surprise from My Sweetie Pie

Hi, Everyone!

Well, it’s a beautiful Saturday afternoon, and I just got the sweetest letter from my Southern Cali sweetie—Ray Hernandez. I find this kinda ironic, considering that I have a mystery man up here at Rust who is admiring me from afar.

Anyway, in this particular letter, Ray makes mention that he hasn’t heard from me in a while, and vice-versa, so he decided to catch up with me to see how I’m doing, and to send me a copy of a picture that we had taken over the summer. And I must say that it’s a really cute picture of us together; it’s a picture of the two of us at the Santa Monica Pier, and I look like I’m in Heaven, don’t I… hahaha! I mean, the way that Ray has his arms around my waist, and the fact that I’m kinda nuzzled up close to him, and I look like I’m just melting—y’all can’t blame me for feeling how I felt that afternoon!

But I digress.

I’m actually glad that Ray is still thinking of me, considering that I’m halfway across the country. And no, that does not mean that I haven’t been thinking about him—it just means that I’ve been occupying my time with what truly matters such as my studies and my life as a Rustite. For instance, next weekend is Rust College Founders’ Day, and considering the fun that I had last year, y’all can just as well bet that I’m gonna repeat it this go-round. As a matter of fact, I need to call Auntie Gladys and see if she’s coming up here next weekend; it would be cool to hand out with her for Founders’ Day. I already know that Gramma Jewel won’t be able to make it, but I do have to wonder if Great Aunt Reesie will show up as well.

And again, I digress.

Well, if y’all will excuse me, I had better get to writing a reply to my Southern Cali sweetie pie. I’ll holla at y’all on Monday, but until then, y’all have a great rest-of-the-weekend.

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

Long Time, No Contact!

Hi, Everyone!

So, I’m done with my classes, and I’ve just come back from checking my mail. Surprise, surprise—I’ve received a sweet “just because” card from my Southern Cali sweetie pie, Raymond Franklin Hernandez.

On the front of the card is a dreamy night sky with a shooting star, and above this beautiful scene are the words: “Just Because.”

Now, as far as what Ray has written on the inside… well, just listen to this:

Dear Natasha:

I know it’s been a minute since we last spoke, but just like you, I’ve been on the grind with my studies. Nevertheless, I have had a great freshman year at Cal State Long Beach, and I am looking forward to Summer 2013, especially when I know that you will be coming home real soon. I already know that you have had a successful freshman year at Rust College, so I’m just gonna go ahead and send a hearty congratulations your way—CONGRATULATIONS, NATASHA!!!

Anyway, I await the day of your big return to the Golden State, because there is so much catching up that we have to do. And even more so than that, I’ve been practicing on my bowling… oh, yeah—I’m ready for you now (LOL)! Also, I know how much you love the beach, so there is a trip to Santa Monica Pier in the works; perhaps we can catch a kiss under the sunset.

Well, I look forward to hearing from you, be it one more letter or upon your return. Either way, I cannot wait to hear your voice again. Take care and God Bless.

Warmest Regards,

Ray

And there goes the blush.

In closing today’s blog, all I have to say is: Awwwwwwwwwwww!

Hugs & Kisses,
Natasha

"Operation: Ray’s Valentine" In Full Effect!

Hi, Everyone!

Before I begin, I just want to wish a Happy 77th Birthday to my Great Aunt Donna... and for once, I'm gonna sing to her! Hahaha!

Well, as you can tell by the title, Operation: Ray’s Valentine is in full effect!

It’s funny how ideas just pop up in my head. I just remembered that Ray likes the color blue, so I’m gonna head up to Wal-Mart again and see if I can find a Tupperware container with a blue top on it. I also need to buy some Valentine stickers to decorate the container, and finally the “coop de gracie” of it all, the brownie mix. Just for the record, I’m gonna decorate Ray’s brownies; some will have his initials “RFH,” others will have happy faces and hearts, and the rest will have my lipstick mark—not my real lipstick mark, but I can draw kisses pretty good, if I do say so myself.

Maybe I’ve mentioned this in a previous blog, but it’s worth reiterating: I have never felt this way about a guy before, and I like it. Now that I think about it, I have never really gone all out for a guy unless it was my dad, my uncles, or even my Grampa Clark, so Ray has to be really special to me if I’m doing all of this for him.

I’ve thought about something else: Every man in my life—my dad, my uncles, my Grampa Clark, and even my pastor—has been a prime example of what a true man is all about. Yes, I’m only eighteen years old (and if The Lord spare me nothin’ happen, I’ll be nineteen in about ten days), but I have taken notice to how these men in my life have treated their queens They’ve set the standards through their different characteristics, and through their actions, they’re shown me the type of man that I need to have in my life. To each of those men, I say: Thank You!

Well anyway, I’ve got to get going. Let me get to my Geometry & Trig class, then I'll finish up the rest of this Valentine gift for Ray, and later on in the evening I gotta get to tutoring with Neo Theo, who by the way, is another example of what a real man is all about.

I’ll holla at y’all tomorrow—love ya lots!

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha