It's the end of my journey, I am filled with emotion of excitement, sorrow, and contentment. I would love to write more but it’s going on 12 AM and I just finished packing, my flight leaves at 6 AM so I have to be up at 3 AM. So sorry but I am going to try and shut my eyes for a bit. I will write more tomorrow when I get home and post some pictures.
Good Night!
Sad Day In New Orleans
It's 10:00 AM and it's already been a full day. This morning I walked over to Brian's to pick up his truck, then I loaded my bags in the back. For those of you who don't know, I am a bit of a heavy packer...but cut me some slack, I was packing for 6 months and didn't know what I would need. :-) Anyways, yesterday I had a friend to help me with my large bag but today, it was all me. I must say, I did a pretty good job. It didn’t take me long to load the largest bag (which everyone refers to as a dead body) into the truck. Now, I'm headed to Greyhound where I will ship them to Seattle.
I'm dedicated to the job that needs to be done here in New Orleans and am determined to get to work today even if it's only for half a day as it will be my last day of building. It doesn't really seem bitter sweet, just sad!
I'm dedicated to the job that needs to be done here in New Orleans and am determined to get to work today even if it's only for half a day as it will be my last day of building. It doesn't really seem bitter sweet, just sad!
Bright and Early
I woke up this morning at 8 AM and had another productive day of packing. I got 2 bags packed and had hoped to send them of on Greyhound shipping today but when I got there they were closed. Kind of frustrating because I asked a friend to take me and I called before hand to see what time they closed. The representative I spoke with gave me the hours of operation for the actual Greyhound transportation, not Greyhound shipping.
I will try again tomorrow. I'm hoping I can barrow my site supervisor’s truck but if not, I will have to catch a cab. I really hope the truck is available because I can't really afford the taxi.
My friend Jason treated me to a goodbye dinner. We called it an early night because we were both exhausted. It could have something to do with the fact that I only got 3 hours of sleep last night. I’m planning on another busy day tomorrow...I would like to work one last day but I am not sure if I can fit it in with all that I have to do. Probably won't know until the morning but I'll keep you posted.
It’s only 9:50 PM here but I am headed to bed. Have a great evening everyone.
I will try again tomorrow. I'm hoping I can barrow my site supervisor’s truck but if not, I will have to catch a cab. I really hope the truck is available because I can't really afford the taxi.
My friend Jason treated me to a goodbye dinner. We called it an early night because we were both exhausted. It could have something to do with the fact that I only got 3 hours of sleep last night. I’m planning on another busy day tomorrow...I would like to work one last day but I am not sure if I can fit it in with all that I have to do. Probably won't know until the morning but I'll keep you posted.
It’s only 9:50 PM here but I am headed to bed. Have a great evening everyone.
Sleepless in NOLA
It's going on 5 AM here and for some reason I'm just not tired. I've been in bed for a couple hours now but can't seem fall asleep.
Hope I can get some shut eye soon as my plan was to wake up by 8 AM to start packing. How frustrating!
Hope I can get some shut eye soon as my plan was to wake up by 8 AM to start packing. How frustrating!
Productive Day Off
I spent the day packing, organizing and taking care of logistics online. It was a pretty mellow day today, I actually didn't leave the house at all.
I can't believe I've only got 3 days left in New Orleans. I have to say it gets sadder and sadder as my departure date approaches. I am going to miss a number of things about New Orleans but most importantly, I will miss all the people I have met, and the friends that I have made.
This isn't good bye, I hope to return one day, even if just for a week long get away, or for Essence Fest.
I can't believe I've only got 3 days left in New Orleans. I have to say it gets sadder and sadder as my departure date approaches. I am going to miss a number of things about New Orleans but most importantly, I will miss all the people I have met, and the friends that I have made.
This isn't good bye, I hope to return one day, even if just for a week long get away, or for Essence Fest.
Storms In The South
We have some pretty stormy days in Washington, but nothing compared to the thunder storms they have in the South. Though ours may last longer, there’s seem to hit much closer, (no matter where it is, it seems close) brighter and stronger.
Here are a few shots of the clouds just before the storm hit down.
Here are a few shots of the clouds just before the storm hit down.
Busy Week
Today was a difficult day...I had a lot of things on my mind and Brian had me looking after a house and 4 volunteers. My body is sore and I'm pretty beat from the heat (energy wise). I have one day left. Part of me wants to take the day off to get some work done and the other part of me wants to go build another house as I'm not sure which day will be my last.
I am still not sure when I will be returning to WA, though I would like to say Thursday of next week. I will let you know when I have more.
I am still not sure when I will be returning to WA, though I would like to say Thursday of next week. I will let you know when I have more.
