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    Homeward Bound

    Friday, August 22, 2008, 02:16 AM EST [General]

    It's been one week since I have been back from my native land, Canada, and I feel recharged! I had a very successful trip to Alberta and I had the chance to meet with fans, press and of course, family. Because I can never sit still, I also managed to take in Cirque du Soleil, a shopping spree at Lulu Lemon, a run along the Bow River and even a drive past Hart House.

    I was in Calgary and Edmonton, which is Hart country and I just felt so much emotion in the best way. Through radio, news and newspaper, I had such an opportunity to open up about my life as a Diva in WWE. I always enjoy sharing stories about my family, too. I have a lot of pride in the fact that their legacy lives on through the respect of the "next generation."

    To add a little pep in my step, my uncle surprised me with tickets to see Cirque du Soleil, which reminded me so much of what we as Divas and Superstars do in sports-entertainment. The costumes were gorgeous. The performers were sculpted athletes who needed their bodies to carefully maneuver themselves in flips, spins and jumps that defied gravity for even the very best gymnasts. It was captivating watching a story unfold as these very theatrical athletes pushed physical boundaries one could only dream of.

    I did find a day to wake up really early and run on my favorite path along the Bow River. I sported a new Lulu Lemon running outfit and ran as fast as I could, because I was so excited to be home. I even saw a deer. I tried to take in the mountains, the river and the air on a trail that would lead me to my uncle's gym.

    BJ's gym was where my entire family trained when they weren't in the squared circle. When the Dungeon closed down, my uncle BJ set up a ring in the gym, so we would always have a place to wrestle any time we wanted. The gym is full of pictures of our family and friends and wrestlers that have come in and out of our lives that remind us of why we do this. It is actually a very inspiring little place.

    Before I left Calgary, I wanted to go past my grandfather's house. I just love to drive down the hill that overlooks it, and take it all in. It still brings back an assortment of memories that make me laugh, cry and most importantly, remember my roots. 

    Sometimes you close your eyes and picture the place where you used to live ... when you were young.  -The Killers

    4.8 (12 Ratings)

    I like very much when you talk about yourself, and between these words I can feel the emotion you felt when you came back in your country. I love your last phrase, because it's the truth: sometimes people need to return to past and live it again, even just for a moment...beautiful post, Nattie!

    Take care, Miss Raw

    P.S. I'm sorry if I wrote something wrong, I'm Italian...

    Miss Raw
    August 22, 2008
    03:14 AM EST

    Hey Natalya! Can you just say The Killers are one of my favourite bands? Lol I love that song. Anyway I love reading all your blogs, but this one especially. How you mention the memories and everything, it was really touching. And I would love to see a Cirque du Soleil sometime, it sounds like so much fun.

    Best Wishes

    HardyGurl x

    ♥мιѕѕ єℓℓ...
    August 22, 2008
    04:44 AM EST

    Hey Nattie



    Thanks for posting this blog. It seems really wonderful to reminisce some memories and sharing what your life is all about.



    Speaking of Cirque du Soleil, It must of been really fun to see that! ^_^ I would like to watch those kinds of attractions someday.

    Pinayprincesa
    August 22, 2008
    05:21 AM EST

    We as fans sometimes take to heart only the skeeming and mean spiritedness we see in the ring. It is very nice to see the REAL person in their blogs. You came thru in shining colors. Whether we boo you or cheer you, we are all fans. I hope you have an outstanding career in the wrestling world. I have tickets to Cyber Sunday and hope there will be some Diva match then. God bless.

    Obsessed with Wrestling
    August 22, 2008
    06:00 AM EST

    It must have been really nice to go back to Hart Country and see family again. It sounds like you had a really good time. I bet you really enjoyed that play you went to see, it certainly looks like one I wanna see as well. I really like this blog about you. I hope that your doing well and hope to hear back Natalya. Talk to ya later and have a nice weekend.

    WWE 4 Ever
    August 22, 2008
    08:06 AM EST
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