it's party time!
Something about living in New Orleans. There is no other time of year quite like this time of year. It's Mardi Gras time! (this coming Tues, though parades have been going for over a week now). The energy this season evokes from our lazy city is incredible. Not even Christmas summons the vibe, vim, and vigor this holiday projects. The songs on the radio are about Mardi Gras and drinking. The DJ's are giddy with excitement (unlike their sardonic Christmas counter-selves). Houses are decorated in purple, green, and gold (the colors of Mardi Gras) lights and decorations. I have the urge to spontaneously decorate baked goods in those colors, much like the red-green urge of Christmas. Streets are closed. Stores are closed. Libraries are closed. More closes down in New Olreans for Mardi Gras than for Christmas. It's impossible to find a doctor either the Monday or Tuesday of Mardi Gras week (I was sick last Mardi Gras...thus, ER). It is now four days before MG, and this campus is pratically cleared out. Sure we get Monday-Wednesday off, but for some MG probably started a few days ago.
So, what are we doing for MG? Well, if we feel like it, and we might not, we may go to some parades tonight. (They really are fun.) Other than, we're outta here. We're off to Pensacola for a few days to visit my great-aunt and uncle, and any other sundry relatives who may be around, and to rest(!). We haven't gone on a vacation since the 2 days we spent with them last October for Fall Break, and we are SO READY!! Got my DVDs stocked up. A book to read. A token few things from the library to sit in my bookbag, so that I don't feel horrible about not doing schoolwork. And just barely enough money for gas to get there and back. But get there we will! Woohoo!!
Speaking of getting places. On my home from school today, my car will turn 200,000miles. I brought a cake (glazed with purple, gold, and green) in today for Packed-Lunch Club in order to celebrate. I'm kind of excited. What a significant point for my dear car! I hope it doesn't fall apart as it goes from 199,999 to 200,000. No, I think it will be fine.