Nola post #3

In a few minutes, we'll be on our way out of New Orleans. It's been quite a rollercoaster of a trip, with lots of unexpected turns and changes. We got to stay an extra day, which was definitely fun; now I can say I've been to New Orleans during Mardi Gras. I am anxious to get home though, especially to prepare for classes and play in the snow. As for finishing up the service, I have mixed feelings. I think I did a good job and I was definitely trying my best in the last two days of work, but I wonder if I could have done more. I think the other house was able to accomplish more because their site supervisors were more organized and pushed them more. I just wish my site supervisors had been more effective. Overall though, I'm happy with what I've accomplished and the skills I've learned. The other day, I was talking to Maureen and Cori after going out to the French Quarter, and I was saying that I think I understand why it is so important for people to move back to New Orleans. It is a special place with culture that is unique to its area, and so it creates a culture that cannot be replaced anywhere else.