Taking It Easy In The Big Easy

This is long overdue. Please forgive my laziness. I'll try to keep it brief, and by brief I mean very brief.

New Orleans is amazing! The city has really restored itself from what Katrina reduced it to. This was my third visit and the first time since the hurricane. I really had no idea what to expect since my memories were that from a young naive 18 year old. Lets just say that I cannot wait to make a trip back with that wonderful husband of mine. The city has such color, vibrancy, and life. While I may not appreciate all of the seafood, I do appreciate that it brings other people joy. And while the city is incredibly humid I don't mind; just get me a snow cone and I'm a happy camper. The reason I probably most love the city is because the history behind it. I'm quite aware that I'm a history nerd at times and couldn't have been more excited to be in one of the most historical cities in the U.S.

This weekend trip was comprised of myself and 3 other ladies, Sam, Melissa, and Brittany. We made it into the city without trouble on Friday afternoon, thanks to the Mighty Mazda. Friday night we were taken to a local restaurant, Deanie's. Delicious spicy potatoes! After dinner we made our way to Bourbon street, and then wandered into the Cat's Meow. Fabulous karaoke bar!

Saturday we explored the French Quarter and Jackson Square. We didn't make it into any of the museums, but next time I will. After getting a little warmed up we found a great sweet shop. A snow cone did the trick and cooled me right off. That evening we made our way down to the jazz area of town. Discovered where the locals get down. Had one of the best meals at the jazz bar, Snug Harbor. And then listened to some even better music. The trumpet player performed 'What A Wonderful World" and it literally gave me chills. Chillingly beautiful.

There was not a better way to end our short but sweet weekend trip by getting breakfast at Cafe Du Monde. Out of this world beignets.

I will say that it was incredibly nice to spend an entire weekend with a few girlfriends since I am so often struggling with my insecurities about myself and whether I am someone that people actually want to be friends with. For a weekend at least, I fit in and was liked for me. It was nice, really nice.