I Miss The Boot!
Yep, I do! There was a time when I thought I'd never say that (circa 2004, when I was in grad school working a dead-in job).
So, if you have ever lived in Lousiana and went to Southern University, specifically, you might be subconsciously trained to get in a Louisiana state of mind around the following times:
-Homecoming
-Bayou Classic
-Mardi Gras
-Essence Music Festival
Today is Lundi Gras, the day before Mardi Gras. How I took these things for granted while I was there! Being out of school or off of work for Mardi Gras break, being able to run to New Orleans, even for a quick minute to catch a parade or just to hit the streets. King Cake, Ms. Greta's crawfish etoufee. Daiquiri shops. Yummy!
Today, I am officially missing Louisiana. It's a part of me (literally-my daddy's from there). I am wishing I could be there among all of the people, just wanting to have a good time. Catching beads, hoping I get the big pearls!
Carefree.
In the meantime, I'm streaming radio stations in BR and N.O. to catch a little bit of that feeling.
Rebirth Brass Band - Keep That Body Shaking -
So, if you have ever lived in Lousiana and went to Southern University, specifically, you might be subconsciously trained to get in a Louisiana state of mind around the following times:
-Homecoming
-Bayou Classic
-Mardi Gras
-Essence Music Festival
Today is Lundi Gras, the day before Mardi Gras. How I took these things for granted while I was there! Being out of school or off of work for Mardi Gras break, being able to run to New Orleans, even for a quick minute to catch a parade or just to hit the streets. King Cake, Ms. Greta's crawfish etoufee. Daiquiri shops. Yummy!
Today, I am officially missing Louisiana. It's a part of me (literally-my daddy's from there). I am wishing I could be there among all of the people, just wanting to have a good time. Catching beads, hoping I get the big pearls!
Carefree.
In the meantime, I'm streaming radio stations in BR and N.O. to catch a little bit of that feeling.
Rebirth Brass Band - Keep That Body Shaking -
posted by Southern_Lady @ 11:49 AM
2 Comments:
At February 25, 2009 at 11:05:00 AM PST,
She Draws said…
awww...hun! I wonder if I'll be missing Louisiana when I move to Cali at the end of the year?
I'm surprised you didn't mention hot boiled crawfish, potatoes and corn! ahhhh
the possibilities with Louisiana Food!
Go.
At February 25, 2009 at 11:07:00 AM PST,
Southern_Lady said…
You will be! That's too far!!! I didn't state the obvious about the food! #1 perk
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