NOLA Here We Come

           As I prepare to take the exhausting van ride down to New Orleans, I am excited for what the upcoming 10 days will have in store. This trip has been something that I have been looking forward to all semester and it is finally time to begin the journey. This is a once in a lifetime trip, a trip that I get to spend with all of my Bonner friends that I have made at TCNJ while making an impact on the lives of others with this unique service experience. I look forward to working on homes, and at the end of the trip being able to see how I have personally been able to improve the lives of individuals that lost so much.

            I am excited to see the city of New Orleans also, the wreckage that was caused by Hurricane Katrina 10 years ago is still there today.  I’ve seen many pictures of the tragedy, but I think that once I see it in person it will really hit me the effect that this monstrous storm truly had on the individuals of Louisiana. Though most of our trip will be focused on the wreckage, I also look forward to the time that we will have to explore and learn about the culture. The south has a completely different lifestyle from us up north, and I am excited to learn about it.

            Overall I am ready to put 100% into this trip and get as much out of it that I possibly can. Though I may have not packed enough in my bag, I have definitely packed enough excitement to last the entire trip. See you later New Jersey, New Orleans here I come!