Besides having an impressive resume, Natalie proved to be great for helping with this business.
Why?
She did not give up on me!
Making sure to contact me about the job opening, so that I wouldn’t forget to respond… or let her know what the hey I was doing!
I am a hot mess! 🙂
(Which is precisely the reason why I have hired someone)
After weeks of emailing we finally met at Starbucks.
She was sitting at the first table early… as I came in a couple of minutes LATE while pushing my massive tandem stroller into the smalle coffee shop all winded and disheveled from unpacking my crew.
Why she didn’t run away, I can’t tell ya!? 🙂
We had a great chat and I wanted to see if we were a good fit…
Well, we were. 🙂
She’s a Fashion major at TCU and her schedule has permitted a nice start for some ‘back of the house’ tasks of APP during the week.
I wanted to introduce y’all to her, as she may be answering emails, FB posts, blogging and other stuff behind the scenes.
Now, a HUGE perk of working for me… a fun and FAST photo session.
I think she did awesome for taking these at 8am in my front yard!
Meet the beautiful, sweet, fashionable and silly Natalie:
What’s your nickname(s)?
Nit Nat, or just Nat
You have a twin, name one trait you two share and one that makes you total opposites?
We have the same laugh! And when Hilary’s laughing, I’m laughing. Â We are very opposite when it comes to our passions- I play the piano and she runs the 3k steeplechase!
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Here is $1,000 for a Spring Break Vacay… where do you go and why?
Paris, France. Â It’s always been my dream to visit. Â I’m studying French and Fashion so its the perfect place for me.
(Teach me French, s’il vous plait!)
Best college class so far?
I really enjoyed my Nature of Values class. Â There was a lot of reading and discussion involved.
Favorite sweet treat?
I love Nutella, and chocolate chip cookies.
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If you could only where two colors for the rest of your life, what would they be?
Black-because it goes with everything and Blue- because it comes in so many beautiful shades.
Snickers, Rolos or Whatchamacallit?
Snickers
(You know this means we are meant to be, I love me some Snickers… and perhaps we should have some in the office!)
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Rollerskates or Rollerblades?
Neither! Â I’m paranoid of breaking my wrists so I stay away from anything with wheels that doesn’t have a seat belt.
(ha, should I be worried about you in the roller chair?)
 Best season is …
FALL. Â I love when the leaves change colors and the air gets chilly at night.
Texas is awesome because…
You can wear cowboy boots whenever you want and spring comes early!
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Pizza, salad or sandwich?
Sandwich, I have one everyday for lunch.
Heels or flats?
Nothing beats a killer pair of heels..
 Stripes or polka dots?
Stripes!
(me too!)
What musical artist gets you chair dancing?
I love singing to Taylor Swift with my twin! Â We always sing in the car.
If you could have one job for the next 15 years, what would it be?
I want to work in Fashion forecasting so anything that involved color, fabric, trends, traveling and fashion would make me happy.
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Favorite Movie?
Match Point and Pride and Prejudice
 Name something a young gentleman can do, that makes you think about him… the next day?
Send me flowers and I’ll think about you for a whole week 🙂
 Best thing about snagging this new job?
I love looking through all the engagement photos. Â There’s something about the way the couples look at each other, its beautiful and inspiring!
I’m also excited to learn all about photo editing.. and of course, replying to those emails!
(Um, Nat… only if we can get the email WORKING first…) 🙂
Kellie says
Well, Arden, looks like you got yourself a great assistant! and how cute is she???
ardenprucha says
Um super cute and sweet! I am lucky. 🙂
Mfonabasi says
Congratulations Arden! I believe your effectiveness will soar and your creativity will have larger release to blossom. My regards & welcome to Nit Nat. She’s so cute. And being a twin just hit reserved love spot for her. I wish you both awesome synergy & exponential results. WarmRegards
ardenprucha says
Awh – thank you oh so very much. She’s a doll and a half!
Jonathan Sharpe says
Wow, what a doll! She is so beautiful, I have no doubt her parents are proud (and no doubt just as beautiful and handsome!).
I know Natalie from waaaay back. She is pleasure to be around and a joy to converse with about all things regarding Art and creative talents… there is no shallowness to Natalie!
Watch out that she does not mix the Snickers with her triple shot Lattes!!
Really nice photos Arden!
Best regards,
Jonathan Sharpe (uh, well,… I’m Natalie’s dad)
Bend, Oregon
ardenprucha says
She is a doll, I cannot wait to get to know her!
I have already heard about her equally-talented sister who can run fast miles and play guitar.
I am hoping to be fluent in French and master the piano, by the time she leaves me. 🙂
Kirstie Frydenlund says
I lived on the same floor as Natalie in the freshman dorms at TCU 🙂 I love my fellow Oregonian so much!! And, Arden, these shots are STUNNING. Beautiful girl!
ardenprucha says
Oh such a small world! She is great!!! Thank you. 🙂
Debbie Ross says
Natalie has been my daughter Hillary’s BFF since 2nd grade. Your photos brought tears to my eyes they did such a beautiful job of capturing her essence. I love watching these girls grow up into smart,beautiful and talented young women. She will be a great fit, plus she is good with children!
ardenprucha says
I can’t wait to see her grow as a young woman! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Hilaree Hawkins says
How cute is she?! Such a beauty. AND…her soul sister’s name is Hilary, your soul sister’s name is Hilaree…. it’s a match made in heaven 😉
ardenprucha says
Awh… wasssssup! Hey sister, go sister, soul sister… mister sister.
.love.you.
Karen says
I have to ask – where did the shoes come from?!
Great picts and fun interview!
ardenprucha says
Oh we will have to ask! Thanks. 🙂