Trip Expectations (Inner Journey)

I think that this course and the trip are going to be fun. I am a little nervous about how different New Orleans will be from here. I expect to do a good amount of walking and but I think that walking is a great way to see the city. When I signed up for the trip I forgot to thing about any homework and assignments that we might have while we are there. However, I like the idea of the travel brochure and blog because they have helped me get an idea of what to expect in New Orleans. I am most looking forward to trying new foods. I really want to try a Mac n Cheezy at the Big Cheezy, its basically mac n cheese inside a grilled cheese and I need to try it. Other than food, I am looking forward to getting to know the other people that are going on the trip. I do know anyone that is going on the trip too well, but I am looking forward to getting to know them. I took this trip to experience new things, and get outside of my comfort zone. I like to keep to myself and stick with doing and eating what I know I like, and I think that it will be good to try new things. My expectations for the trip are mixed because I am not too sure what to expect, but I also think that not knowing is making me more excited to leave.

Trip Preparations (Outer Journey)

I finally began packing for New Orleans. I bought a medium sized suitcase, a couple pairs of soft and comfy leggings, a neck pillow for the train and a new pair of comfy tennis shoes for the trip. Nervousness and excitement have been overwhelming the past couple of days. Thinking of leaving my home and where I'm comfortable for about a week has me a bit worried. The loud noises and vibrations of the train are probably going to keep me awake. However, I am just as anxious to arrive in New Orleans and experience everything it has to offer. I really want to try new foods that I ordinarily would not eat while I am there. It doesn't seem like the trip is so soon, and I feel like now I am frantically doing piles of laundry, and getting everything organized for the trip. I have been a ton of research trying to find neat and exciting activities to do on our free day. To my surprise, the weather forecast looks like it is going to be sunny most of the time we are there. Its been hard to keep my excitement under control. Every other sentence out of my mouth has New Orleans in it. Right now, I have a ton more packing, cleaning, and other preparations to do in order to be ready to leave. I think that I should have started trip preparations a couple of days earlier. Overall, I am excited to leave in a few days after I finish up all the last minute preparations.