Reflecting On This Past Weekend's Revelation

Hi, Everyone!

Seeing as how yesterday was President’s Day, I decided to give y’all a rest from my escapades. Nevertheless, I trust that you all had a great weekend.

Well, just in case you didn’t get the news from my February 15 blog post, my secret admirer is the Neo One himself, Theo Campbell! I’m sitting here reflecting on the events of this past weekend, and I gotta say: I honestly had no idea that Theo was my mystery man. Now, I’m quite certain that the signs were all there, and even I admitted that I knew he kinda had a crush on me, but this puts everything into perspective. This goes back to that old saying about hindsight being 20/20!

And I just thought about something else—the clues were in the very first letter that Theo had written me. I tell y’all, it’s amazing how things come back full circle. If y’all remember my blog post from October 22, 2013, wherein Theo had used a verse from the song “Lovely” by Case… and I also thought about how Ruby never uttered a word to me; she didn’t even give me a hint of a hint. I gotta give Ruby credit for sticking to her guns, although she did tell me this past Saturday that I would “really be some kinda surprised” upon the revelation.

And Ruby wasn’t just whistlin’ “Dixie,” either!

So, now that the revelation has come to pass, where do Theo and I go from here? Is the thrill gone? Do I allow myself to be pursued by Theo? Will Theo and I go out on a couple of dates, or will everything just be as it was before the revelation? Hell, will Theo and I still remain friends? Come on, now, y’all—even I know that moments can get a bit tense and awkward after the line has been crossed. And then again, I don’t really have anything to worry about; after all, I’m still on my own personal mission to graduate from Rust, and I still have dreams and aspirations on being the best damn kindergarten teacher in the world. I’m not saying that I don’t have any room for romance—I’m just saying that right now, I’ve got goals that I need to accomplish.

We’ll just have to see how this plays out—in the meantime, y’all continue to pray for a sista.

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

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

A Sweet, Simple Valentine's Day

Hi, Everyone… and Happy Valentine’s Day!

Before I get to the “juicy” part of today’s blog post, I want y’all to know that I received the sweetest Valentine phone call this morning, from a corny couple named Benjamin & Danielle Stewart—and now y’all know where I get my corniness from! In any event, they called me around 9am CST my time and sang “You Are So Beautiful to Me,” and they were in great harmony, too. Granted, my mom and dad are no Ashford & Simpson, but they did a pretty damn good job with their duet. Of course, I was just grinnin’ and blushin’ away, but I did thank them for thinking of me. And while I didn’t openly admit it, I especially liked the part where my dad sang the high note toward the end of the song.

I also got a sweet Valentine card in the mail from my Gramma Jewel, alongside forty dollars (which I will not be spending anytime soon). On the front of the card is a heart-shaped peach, and on the inside it reads: “Bright Eyes, you’re the peachiest. Happy Hearts Day, my love.”

And now we come to the coup de gras—Craig’s special Valentine surprise for me.

Let me first of all state for the record that I did not expect Craig to get me anything more than a card and a little bag of Valentine M&Ms, mainly because that’s all that I had to give him, but I gotta tell y’all: Craig went out for a sista! He gave me a card with butterflies fluttering around a heart, some Valentine M&Ms cookies, and five peach roses.

“I know it’s not much, but it’s the best that I have for a lovely lady like you,” Craig said, all shyly.

Well, I was grateful that he even thought enough of me to begin with, so naturally I gave him an appreciative thank-you kiss on the cheek. Later on, he treated me to Pizza Hut, just the two of us… oh, and it was at Pizza Hut that Craig told me that I was his Valentine’s Day gift. Suffice it to say, he thanked me with a kiss on my cheek.

My Auntie Gloria was right—Simplicity Works!

So, in a nutshell, I had a great Valentine’s Day, and I also learned that people don’t necessarily have to be nice to you, so when they are, one should at least show one’s appreciation towards the nice gesture. As for me, I truly appreciate the love that I felt on this day—of course, I am loved every day, but I guess I mean to say that Craig really made me feel special. I’m not saying that we’re officially an item, but I am saying that he really showed that he was a gentleman, and he did it so effortlessly.

Yes, y’all—I’m basically saying that I was bit turned on by Craig actions!

Until tomorrow, when I find out the identity of my secret admirer…

Smooches,

Natasha

Finally, Snow Fell At Rust!

Hi, Everyone!

I was so caught up in the excitement of getting one final letter from my secret admirer yesterday that I forgot to mention something very pivotal in my life…

FINALLY, I SAW SNOW IN BEARCAT COUNTRY!!!

And it was so beautiful. It looked just like this.

Hey, y’all forget—I’m a Cali girl and I don’t see too much (if any) snow that often, except in the mountains behind the Downtown L.A. skyline. But anyway, it was just awesome to see that beautiful white snow fall upon the earth. Y’all know that I called my mom and dad to tell them—it was just an awesome thing for me to witness!

That’s all that I wanted to share with y’all today. I’ll holla at’cha tomorrow.

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

Now That I'm 20...

Hi, Everyone!

So, here it is, Tuesday, February 11, 2014, and I feel grandtastic!

As of yesterday, my teen years are officially over, and I have crossed that threshold into the tantalizing twenties. And today’s blog post couldn’t be any more apropos—seeing as how I am officially twenty years (and one day) old, I would like to share twenty things that y’all may or may not know about me.

Here we go:


1.  All things considered, my first name (Natasha) is Russian, meaning “born at Christmas,” and my middle name (Renee) is French for “reborn.”

 

2.  The most money I ever splurged was thirty dollars, and that was when I went to Knott’s Berry Farm last summer with my Uncle Ronnie, Auntie Brenda, and Cousin Lionel.

 

3.  My very first best friend just happens to be my fellow Rustite and future Class of 2016 alumna—Ruby Jean Hudspeth.

 

4.  I absolutely, unconditionally love my height and weight… as long as I don’t go over 145 pounds!

 

5.  I know for a fact that I’ve got a great set of hips—this may sound like bragging, but I know it to be true!

 

6.  Although I’ve grown up in a Christian home, there is a part of me that is very superstitious. However, I am asking God to help me with that.

 

7.  Thanks in part to my mom, my favorite color is purple.

 

8.  I model myself after the women in my family—I’ve got my Gramma Jewel’s sweet and friendly demeanor, my mom’s poise and panache, my Auntie Cherri’s bold and daring sex appeal, my Auntie Stephanie’s style and profile, my Auntie Brenda’s loyalty and dedication, and my Auntie Gloria’s shy and quiet looks.

 

9.  The first person I ever cussed out was a girl up here at Rust that tried to play my homey Neo Theo for a fool.

 

10.  My favorite number is ten!

 

11.  Up until I was sixteen years old, I wanted to change my name to Natasha Renee Huxtable on account of I love The Cosby Show.

 

12.  I registered to vote on my eighteenth birthday.

 

13.  My dream vacation is Honolulu, Hawaii.

 

14.  I first fell in love with wrestling/sports entertainment when I was five years old; my very first pay-per-view was SummerSlam 1999, where Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mankind, and Triple H were fighting for the championship.

 

15.  My passion for teaching has magnified that much greater because of my love for learning and trivia.

 

16.  I love cloudy days, rainy days, and snowy days—separate from each other, of course.

 

17.  There was a time when I thought that anyone with the last name Stewart was related to me.

 

18.  Despite the fact that I am an only child, I treat my cousins as though they are my brothers and sisters.

 

19.  Although I was two years old, my last memory of my Grampa Clark was two weeks before he died; he lifted me in the air and pretended to drop me, and I remember giggling like crazy.

 

20.  In my sophomore year at LaBon High School, I dressed up like my Gramma Jewel for a costume contest, and I won!

 

 

And there y’all have it!

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

Officially 20 Years Old!

Well, y’all—I made it! I am officially 20 years old today!

This morning, Ruby asked me how it felt to be “the great 2-0,” to which I responded that I don’t look or feel any different. If anything, I’m still the same gal that I’ve always been—I’m just another year older, and probably a touch wiser than before.

I tell y’all, I feel absolutely fantastic, and I am also grateful to God that He allowed me to see my twentieth birthday. When I woke up this morning, the first thing I did was drop to my knees and thank The Lord for this day, then I took a big deep breath and did my best impersonation of Lil’ Jon and the Eastside Boys… hahaha! Oh, and incidentally, I got a present in the mail this afternoon from my mom and dad—they had actually mailed it off on Thursday, and it showed up right on time today. I want to state for the record once again that my mom and dad are such cornballs; they made a home movie with my camcorder, and they sang their rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday to You,” combined with a touch of “In Da Club” by 50 Cent, and then they sang “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,” but instead wished me a happy birthday.

It was a very cute birthday video, and y’all already know that I called them and showed my most greatest appreciation.

And y’all already know that Ruby and Theo made me feel like a celebrity. As a matter of fact, Ruby’s parents made me a special birthday dinner and a birthday cake, and it was all delicious! I’m tellin’ y’all—Mr. and Mrs. Hudspeth threw down in that kitchen; they made steak and chicken, with loaded baked potatoes, green salad, corn on the cob, and garlic bread. I tell y’all, it was like being at home with my family! Speaking of family, y’all also know that I got a call from Gramma Jewel—y’all already know that she was not about to let this day slip by without her acknowledging my greatest milestone to date.

Well, they say that all good things must come to an end, so with that said, I’ve got to close up this evening’s blog post. I would like to once again thank each and every one of you for your birthday wishes, birthday prayers, and birthday songs—y’all really know how to make a gal feel special.

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha