Preparations and Expectations:

Outer Journey

Hi again, its Sunday, December 29. I wanted to tell you a little bit about what I have been doing to prepare for my trip to New Orleans. With Christmas just coming to an end and the New Year’s right around the corner, I have been so busy. This has been a good and bad thing for me. Thinking about our big trip happening next week is bringing me some anxiety and fear, as well as a lot of excitement. I have had so much happening that now there is not much time left to prepare. I tend to procrastinate and now I am stressing haha. I like to think I work well under pressure. I have made a list and packed in my head and have been thinking about what I want to take on my trip. However, I have not physical started to pack yet. I plan to have everything bought, packed, and ready by the first. This is the procrastinator in me and why I will end up over packing. I did get some stuff for Christmas for my trip which was great and have bought several things I will need as well. I pulled out my computer tonight for the first time in a few weeks and made sure that it was working properly and ready to start blogging. For this class we will be keeping a blog and I will be posting everyday so watch for new pictures and information about what I am up too.

As far as what will be going on at my house while I am gone, I think my family will be extra busy watching over all our fur babies. I have four cats, a wiener dog, a green cheek conure (bird) and two beta fish. They are going to have their hands full to say the least. It will be fun to get away, but I am sad to be leaving them for a week. Overall, I am so excited for this trip and all of the new experiences I am about to have. I cannot wait to learn about New Orleans and experience the history and culture.  

This is what our Amtrak seats will look like, not to sure how sleeping will go yet. 

Preparations and Expectations:

Inner Journey

Somethings I think I will enjoy most on this trip are learning and exploring a new city with my friends and classmates as well as just enjoying being somewhere I have never been before. I have been fortunate to travel to many places throughout my life, but I have never been on a trip like this. I am excited to travel in a different way than I normally would. I think it is great to go out of your comfort zone and try new things. Another new experience for me will be taking the train to NOLA as I have only taken a train for a short trip before. I think that I am in for an adventure and cannot wait to experience it with all of you. I am looking forward to all of the tours we will be going on as I have never really done anything like this when we traveled in the past. I think it will be so neat to see a city in a different way and to learn about all of its history. I think that this trip will not only be exciting, but I think I am going to learn so much more than I would if I were going with friends. I know that New Orleans holds so much history and I am excited to step back and take it all in. I think it will be so interesting to have such a knowledgeable professor with us that knows the ropes and will immerses us right into the culture, history, and city. I hope to not only gain experience but knowledge and life lessons from this trip. I think that I am really going to enjoy myself and look forward to this travel course. I am ready to listen to some good music, eat some even better food, and grow my knowledge. This travel course is something that I normally would not do but I wanted to gain new experiences and go outside of my comfort zone. I also want to learn how to travel and take a city in differently than I normally would. 

Excited for all the new foods I will try and the beignets, oh I can't wait!!