It Was Theo All Along!

Hi, Everyone!

All this time, my secret admirer was Neo Theo—WOW!!!

I am shocked, to say the least, and I am also flattered. Admittedly, I kinda had a feeling that “the Neo One” had a touch of a crush on me, but then too, he’s always referred to me as his big little sister. Now that he has revealed himself to be my secret admirer, I am just utterly speechless… I mean, I have absolutely no speech.

And yet, I am still flattered. I mean, to think that all this time, Neo Theo’s really likes me.

Now that I think about it, it makes perfect sense. I’m thinking back to just last month, when Theo gave me a kiss above my eye—a girl notices these things. It was right after that unpleasantness back home (which I said I would never bring up again), and despite my keeping clandestine about the situation, Theo must’ve picked up a vibe from me that I was still sad. I’ll never forget how he just hugged me real tight, without saying a word; he didn’t even so much as hum. And of course, as I mentioned, there was the kiss that he gave me above my right eye. I never told him how I appreciative I was for him being there for me, and perhaps I didn’t need to. Perhaps the fact that I hugged Theo back was gratitude in and of itself.

Well, anyway, the way Theo revealed himself as my admirer was so sweet, so cute, and so original—it really made me feel special. Sometime around noon CST, Theo himself told me that my secret admirer sent a message to him to give to me; he would meet me in the lobby of Emma Elzy around 4:30pm CST. Well, y’all know me—I like to be on time for stuff, so seeing as how I reside in Emma Elzy Hall, I waited out in the lobby five minutes ahead of schedule. About ten minutes later, Theo himself comes by with some lavender roses and some peanut butter cookies. When I asked him what the occasion was, he started singing “Lovely” by Case.

And that’s when I realized that Neo Theo was my secret admirer!

As y’all already know, I was so touched—y’all already know that Theo deserved a big kiss, but I gave him a kiss on the cheek, plus one above his right eye.

So now, a new question arises: Where do we go from here? Only time will tell.

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

One Final Note from My Secret Admirer

Hi, Everyone!

So, I just received my last letter from my secret admirer… well it’s not a letter, per se—it’s more like a short and sweet note. Just listen to this:

Hi, Natasha:

Seeing as how we are just two days away from Valentine’s Day, I wanted to send you one last letter.

I wish nothing but the very best for you. I also want to let you know that I appreciate your patience over these past four months, and as promised, I will finally reveal my identity to you this Saturday. Your roommate Ruby told me that you love surprises, so I truly hope this surprise touches your heart. Until then, take care and God Bless.

Sincerely,

Your Secret Admirer

I want y’all to know that, while I am still intrigued and interested, I’ve actually given up on figuring out who my mystery man may be. I would just rather be legitimately surprised on Saturday… and for the record, I want my secret admirer to know that I’ve got a big surprise for him as well—an appreciative heart and a big thank-you kiss.

Until tomorrow, y’all take care.

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

Another Note from My Secret Admirer

Happy Monday, Everybody!

So, I got another sweet little letter from my secret admirer. Just listen to this:

Dearest Natasha:

It has come to my attention that you may have plans for Valentine’s Day. If this is the case, then I hope that you are treated like the special lady that you are. In the meantime, I hope you are available the day after Valentine’s Day, because I think it’s time to finally unveil my identity. Yes, Natasha—four months is long enough, and to be honest, I really don’t know how I managed to keep my identity such a secret, but somehow I did it.

Before I close this letter, I must paraphrase the lyrics of an oldie but a goodie:

Why do I keep my mind on you all the time?

And I don’t even know you.

Why do I feel this way, thinking about you everyday?

And I don’t even know you.

I’ll take you in my arms, and fill you with all of my charm.

I wanna take to the sky on a natural high,

Hopefully one day, it will be you and I.

Take to the sky on a natural high…

Oh, what the hell! Natasha, you’re too sweet of a lady for me to keep beating around the bush with you. Here’s the truth: Plain and simple, I like you!

Sincerely,

Your Secret Admirer

It’s nice to see that my mystery man kept it simple in this letter, considering that I already know he likes me. It also sounds like he will reveal his true identity on the day after Valentine’s Day, if not the day of. Well, I’m a pretty patient gal—I can hold out for another three weeks, give or take.

Until tomorrow, y’all have a gooden.

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

My Secret Admirer Returns... In A Manner of Speaking!

Happy Thursday, Everyone!

So, check this out, y’all… well, as you can tell by the title of today’s blog post, my secret admirer has—for lack of a much better term—made his first appearance of 2014. He presented me with a letter via Ruby, and I gotta say, this is perhaps the most sweetest letter that he’s ever given me.

And yes, I am aware that “most sweetest” is a touch redundant, but that’s how sweet it is. Just listen to this:

Dearest Natasha:

Even though we are sixteen days in, I still would like to wish you a Happy New Year. I hope that your 2014 will be just as great as this past year, if not better.

And now for the real reason behind this letter: You see, everyone looks to live happily ever after long before they check out what happened once upon a time, and it’s very easy to pretend that you’re not pretending—that is, until the naked truth makes itself known. Now, I don’t know what will happen in the future, but I do know this much: You are totally different from these other girls… as a matter of fact, you’re not a girl—you’re a woman. I’ve seen how you carry yourself, and I like it! I like how you have confidence in yourself; it shows in the way you walk and talk. You’ve got a no-nonsense side that is second-to-none, and I like how you have a silly, playful side as well. It goes without saying, Natasha, but you’re a total package.

I don’t know what your plans are for Valentine’s Day, and if I am too late, then that’s just a cross that I’ll have to bear. Nevertheless, I am a man of my word, and I want to get you a small gift, just to let you know that I think you are truly special.

Until next time, you have a great day, and God Bless.

Sincerely,

Your Secret Admirer

So, it appears that I’m finally gonna meet my secret admirer in about four weeks’ time. I truly hope this is not a game, because my heart cannot afford to be played with. I’ve already said that I refuse to be a fool again, and besides, it’s gonna take a very special guy to figure out the combination to my heart. That’s right, folks—my heart is still on lockdown! Granted, Craig is a nice guy, and this secret admirer is quite a charmer as well, but for now, I cannot take a chance on another heartbreak. I truly hope they both understand.

Nevertheless, I do enjoy the attention… a lot!

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

Happy Saturday from Cali!

Good Morning, Everyone—and Happy Saturday, From Southern Cali!

It goes without saying, but y’all already know that I’m gonna say it anyway—in the famous words of my Gramma Jewel:

Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home sweet home on the range! Hahahaha!

Now, y’all already know how happy-glad I am to be back home—that ain’t really nothing new. I know y’all want to hear something new, so check this out: During my flight, I was looking in my bag for my notepad and a pencil, and I happened upon an envelope with my name on it. As it turned out, it was a sweet little Christmas card… from my secret admirer. Apparently, Ruby had to have slid it into my bag… but anyway, the front of the card had a picture of a snowy evening in a neighborhood adorned in Christmas lights and tinsel, and on the inside was a note that was short, sweet, and to the point:

Merry Christmas, Natasha. May you enjoy the love and warmth of your family more so than the Southern Cali weather. I’ll see you around the campus come New Year’s 2014, but until then, take care and God Bless.

Sincerely,

Your Secret Admirer

Do y’all remember when I made mention of my secret admirer in yesterday’s blog post? Remember when I said that I hadn’t heard from him in about a month or so? Well, how ironic is it that I hear from him now (via Ruby, of course)! I still don’t know who he is, but I must say that he’s really doing a damn good job of getting my attention.

Well, y’all, I guess I’d better close up this here blog post; after all, I’m back home now, and I’ve got some catching up to do… and yes, I’m talking about a certain Southern Cali sweetheart of mine named Ray Hernandez. I’m sure he’s been awaiting me to come back home, so I’m gonna call him sometime this evening and see if we can hook up sometime this week.

Okay, y’all—I’ll holla at’cha lata! Peace Out!

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

My Secret Admirer Is Really Impressing Me!

Hi, Everyone!

I want to start off this blog post by saying that I am most certainly flattered… and I also want it stated for the record that I’m gonna have to wrap up Ruby in some duct tape if she don’t shut up!

Yes, the previous introduction has everything to do with my secret admirer. As you know, I received my second letter from him on yesterday afternoon, and it was just as sweet as the first one. Once again, I am at a loss for words that someone has a crush on me, and I am truly honored; at the same time, though, I wish I had a tiny clue as to who this brotha may very well be. Now, Ruby swears up and down that it’s Richard Cornelius, to which I very politely told her to shut the hell up. Besides, Ruby already knows who my mystery man is, and she made it emphatically clear that she was sworn to secrecy by this guy. That statement alone lets me further know that it damn sure ain’t none of Richard—we all know that it was around this time last year that he screwed up any and all chances of getting to know me better.

And yes, y’all—I will go on record to say that I did ask Ruby to give me a touch of a clue as to who my secret admirer could be. All Ruby said was that he is in our graduating class, and that she promised this guy that she wouldn’t spill the beans; she did, however, tell me that she encouraged the brotha to follow his heart and do what he feels is necessary to genuinely wow me.

Sounds like Ruby’s trying to school this fella on how to win my heart, in a manner of speaking of course… hahaha!

Well, I really hate to cut this blog post short, but there’s a matter of my Fine Arts paper that needs to be completed. I’ll be sure to run it by you all before I turn it into my class tomorrow morning. Until then, y’all take care and have a “gooden.”

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

My Secret Admirer Strikes Again!

Hi, Everyone!

Today’s blog post is short, sweet, and to the point—and with good reason.

Okay, so check this out, y’all: I’m coming back from my Intro to Social Sciences class—which I am thoroughly enjoying, by the way—and as soon as I walk into my dorm room, I see an envelope with my name on it. Y’all, my secret admirer is back at it again. Just listen to this:

Dear Natasha:

While I admit that I am not a poet, nor am I a singer, I think the great Dwele was describing you perfectly when he said, “You are more than a pretty-faced girl with a curvy shape—you’re full of substance, not shallow at all, and you’re not conceited. If I may be so bold to say: You’re like a record in a studio—they don’t make ‘em like you no mo’.

I promise you that I am working up the courage to talk to you face-to-face. I only ask that you please be patient with me, as I have been known to be incredibly shy; however, once I am able to break from this shell, I will be brave and bold enough to approach you.

Sincerely,

One Hopeless Romantic

All I can say is simply: WOW!!!

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

Still In Search of Mystery Man

Happy Friday, Everybody!

Yes, as y’all can see, today’s Freestyle Friday blog post is dedicated to my secret admirer, whoever he may be.

I’m sorry, y’all—I know that I should let this go, but I can’t help being a curious little kitten. And yes, I am aware of the metaphor that I used, and I am also aware of what curiosity did to the cat, but yet and still, I’m like that man in the Dirty Harry movie: I GOTSTA KNOW!!!

I’ve been retracing my steps and taking everything at face value—I’ve been acting like a detective for real, y’all. So, let’s see what we know so far: It is already etched in stone that the mystery man is a fellow Rustite, and we know that he personally handed this sweet little letter to Ruby. And there’s the obvious clue—Ruby knows who my mystery man is, but she gave him her word that she would not spill the beans; she wants me to be legitimately surprised.

With that said, my mind is racing over who this fella could be, and I’m gonna drive myself crazy if I keep thinking about it. What do you do when you’ve got only so many clues to go on? And let’s not forget, Ruby has been sworn to secrecy. Now, while I do respect that Ruby’s keeping her word, I also understand that she is like a sister to me, and this suspense is just downright dirty!

Yet and still, Ruby ain’t sayin’ a word. I do admire her adamant consistency, though.

Well, there’s really nothing else for me to do right now—and hell, I’ve been reading this same damn letter ever since Wednesday. Like I said the other day, this guy has to be a true gentleman on account of the songs that he used to describe how he feels about little ol’ me… yes, I’m blushing again, but you can’t blame me—I’m still not used to having admirers and all.

Okay, y’all—time for me to close up this blog post and call it a day. I shall return tomorrow with another blog post, but until then, y’all take care and have a great one!

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

Perhaps Detective Columbo Can Help Me Out!

Hi, Everyone!

I’m already sure that the title to today’s blog post is self-explanatory, so I’m just gonna say this: I sure need Detective Columbo here to help me out!

You know, Columbo could solve any case. I happened to watch an episode with my Auntie Brenda a couple of years ago. Columbo had already solved the mystery to the cases, but he would just worry the hell out of the suspect until they eventually came clean. Well, I need Columbo to help me solve the mystery of my secret admirer.

Yes, I realize that this secret admirer fiasco just happened only yesterday, but the suspense is really driving me crazy—I gotta know this brotha’s identity! Now, here’s the obvious answer: It’s definitely someone up here at Rust. I know, I know—I catch on quick, don’t I? Hahaha! Now that I think about it, I’ve gotta stand back and say, “Well, Duh!” Of course it’s someone up here at Rust. I mean, it sure as hell can’t be Ray on account of he’s back home in Cali… and come to think of it, it’s been a minute since I last heard from Ray; I trust that all is well with him. But anyway, I’ve done a process of elimination, and I know clearly that it’s not Craig. For one thing, I know his handwriting, and besides, he already handed me a letter last month which told me how he felt about me. And Ruby suggested that it may be Richard Cornelius (see blog post dated 9/5/2012), and I immediately told Ruby that she needs her ass whupped! Besides, I sincerely and seriously doubt if Richard even knows how to write… but that’s another story for another day. Besides, this letter was remarkably and legibly handwritten—for a guy, anyway.

Well, I honestly don’t know who my secret admirer can be, but I will say this much: Whoever the mystery man is, he’s sure gotten me blushing already. At the same time, I pray that this is not some sort of wild goose chase, let alone some sick game where someone is playing with my emotions… but I’m gonna rule that option right now. Besides, if this is some sick trick, then I’m gonna have to transform into my Vipress character, and that ain’t whatcha want!

Okay, Mystery Man—I know that you will reveal yourself to me in due time, but until then, I’m gonna try to be as patient as humanly possible.

I’ll holla at y’all tomorrow. Take care.

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

Who Is My Secret Admirer?

Hi, Everybody!

Y’all are not gonna believe this—I’ve got a secret admirer!

I had gotten out of my Intro to Humanities class about five minutes late, and I just knew that Ruby and Theo were already in the cafeteria waiting on me, so I just headed to my dorm room to get my books for my next class, then I rushed to the cafeteria to meet up with my peeps. Upon doing so, Ruby had this big Cheshire Cat grin on her face, and Theo just crossed his arms and grinned. Having known them for about a year now, I knew that they were up to something, so I told them to just come on with it and spill the beans. Ruby simply handed me a letter with my name on it, promising me that she hadn’t even so much as unfolded it. Well, I opened the letter, and that’s when I discovered that I have a secret admirer.

Whoever my secret admirer is, he sure writes very well. Just listen to this:

Dear Natasha,

First of all, please forgive me for this letter. You would think that I would be mature enough to talk to you up close and personal, as opposed to going back to elementary school and writing these mystery letters; after all, I am in a higher learning institution. But the truth is, everytime I try to approach you, my heart tries to jump out of my chest and I freeze up. Heck, I even tried rehearsing what I want to say to you, but I can’t talk to save my life, hence the reason for this letter.

You see, Natasha, my friends try to tell me what to say to you, but I can only speak from the heart: Whenever I see you, that song by Case comes to mind, particularly the hook. Now, although I already know your name is Natasha, I still call you lovely. And yes, sometimes I do think to myself: “Damn, I wish we could chill, but if we can’t, you’re still lovely to me.” Another song comes to mind when I think of you; the lyrics are as follows: “I’m not tryin’ to pressure you, but I just can’t stop thinkin’ about you. You don’t even really have to be my girlfriend… although that would be sweet.”

Okay, I played around with the lyrics, but you get my point.

Here’s hoping that one day I can work up the courage to one day talk to you and meet you face-to-face, but until then, just know that I do have a crush on you.

Sincerely,

One Hopeless Romantic

All I’ve got to say is this: Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, someone likes me!

I’ll holla at y’all tomorrow.

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha