Inner Journey 01/08/18

Waiting to board home

Our journey has come to an end:(  It went by so fast and I feel like there is so much that I should have done and seen.  My favorite part of the class was learning about all the history that was in New Orleans.  I feel like I know so much about New Orleans and know nothing about my own city and state.  My favorite part of the trip was getting to experience New Orleans with my friends.  I would not have taken this trip if I had not had my posse with me.  I just don't know why you would take this trip by yourself not knowing anyone and being in a strange city.  I learned that the people of  New Orleans are very friendly open people.  They are always very welcoming and offer a warm smile.  There is a since of unity within the people.  They care about there history, traditions, and each other.  A hurricane did not bring these people down.  If anything it rose them up more.  They care a whole lot about their cooking and that you enjoy their food as much as they do.  They have a lot of soul and are passionate about their music.  They just are care free down to Earth people and get along.  I learned that I have the four best friends that anyone could have.  One of our friends did not come with us on the trip but we still include him the whole time and sent him pictures of us.  We also Face-timed him so he could enjoy our craziness:)  I learned that I am WAY out of shape.  I have shin splints in one leg and my Achilles hurts in my other leg.  I have never had shin splints before but I am assuming that is what is wrong with me.  I well see how my leg heals in the next week.  I learned that I am a stronger, independent person than I know that I am.  Never in a million years would I have thought I would be taking a trip away from my family for a week in a city that I knew nothing about. I was able to push myself to the limit for three days through pain.  I was very worried about getting on the train and riding for 17 plus hours.  I made it and we will see how it goes. 

My friends made sure to take care of me and were very sympathetic that I was in severe pain.  I learned that some people that you think are really nice people can be very rude.  I think that there is never a reason to be rude unless someone is being rude to you. 

I learned that it is okay to go on an adventure and not know what to expect and just wing it.  I took a risk and it all worked out.  Yeah I am sore, but I left with something that I would never have gotten on my own.

Hello!!

Little tattoo we all got in New Orleans

Little glitter fun at the parade

Love these ladies