Personal Narrative: My Interview

My interview takes place in the kitchen of a home where Mrs. Weekes, a 76year old retiree has lived for the past 25 years. The kitchen is painted white, red and black accessories brighten the kitchen. The appliances are stainless steel with black accents. The smell from the oven and chai tea on the stove makes it a very inviting and cozy atmosphere. Mrs. Weeks invited me to sit at the island while she takes homemade coconut tarts from the oven. As we sip tea, Mrs. Weekes motioned to me that it was ok to start the interview, she has a busy day ahead planning for Thanksgiving and the 18th birthday of one of her grandchildren. We talked about her life growing up on a small island in the Caribbean in the 40’s before ultimately moving to the United …show more content…
“My day starts with thanking god for allowing me to open my eyes to witness another day and receive his blessings. During the early mornings when my arthritis and weather permits, I enjoy sitting outside with a cup of tea and breathing in the fresh air. I love watching the birds and squirrels play. I love to clean, so on any given day, my day starts with housekeeping. Steaming floors, cleaning the kitchen, bathrooms and doing laundry. Most people think of housekeeping as a chore, I enjoy it. Some days when the weather allows, I like to garden. I try to make time during the day to call and check in on friends, sometimes visit with them. I talk with my kids about 3-4 times a day. My biological grandchildren except for 1 teenager, has moved away to other parts of the country, but we chat regularly. I enjoy reading and getting caught up on my favorite television shows. One of my passions in life is cooking. I think that I can give up most things, but not cooking. It is the best feeling in the world when I prepare a meal for the family or a neighbor. On occasion, I babysit for family friends so that the parents can have time for themselves. For the past several years I have taken on the task of home improvement projects, not in my home but in some properties, that my son has purchased. I enjoy painting and bringing old things back to life. To date I have done 3 homes, I take pride in the work that I do. My day usually …show more content…
She went on to say becoming a single mother and moving to the United States. As she continued, she became a little sad as she talked about the unfortunate passing of her parents and siblings. The impact that these events had on her life was intense. I found it interesting that she said her divorce was significant but did not mention her