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!!
