Hello everyone!
Welcome to my new blog. Well, I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Courtney and I am from Ferriday, LA. I've recently, not recently, more like two years ago I was bitten by the volunteer bug through AmeriCorps NCCC. I am an alumni who was recently in FEMA Corps for a few months as well. Currently, I am getting ready to start my next adventure in New Orleans, LA volunteering with the United Saints Recovery Project for 4 months. During my first year as a Corps Member, my team Moose 4 worked there during our first round and I absolutely fell in love with the city and organization. I told myself that I always wanted to go back and this is my chance.
Being from Louisiana, you would think I'd been to New Orleans dozen of times, but I honestly haven't. I can count on my hands how many times I've been to the city before 2011. Those 2 months I spent there in 2011, really changed my outlook on the city. In all honesty it's not as bad as any other major city in the country, but outsiders don't seem to realize that. New Orleans is a city you have to experience on your own. You have to be aware of your surroundings and use common sense. Walk with confidence, is what I've been told and have a plan of action. Don't wander around aimlessly. Also, if you plan on traveling at night use the buddy system and if your friends decide to venture off elsewhere without you call a taxi.
For me, I'll be in the city alone, unless I make some friends along the way. Because of this I don't plan on exploring the city during nighttime. Of course, I would love to experience the nightlife, only if I had a few people coming with me. Other than that, I will enjoy the daylight hours the best way I can and look forward to the days when my boyfriend comes down. You know, so he can be my personal bodyguard, lol. Besides, there is going to be a lot going on this weekend. It's Super Bowl weekend and it's still Mardi Gras season. So it should be interesting.
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