Nola 2011

I've decided against Go New Orleans 2011. I can't say that I'm happy about it. Unfortunately I'm horrible at fundraising and I'm trying to do some new things financially. I am also trying to get myself involved in new volunteer opportunities locally.

I really sat down and thought about my motives to go to New Orleans this year. Last year I knew one person I went with and I was eager to get down there and help; do some good. This year I was afraid my motives were more about recreating the fun I had last year, than they were about giving back to the city. I'm still not to the point where I feel comfortable praying out loud for someone. It's still a bit odd for me. I think there are other ways that I can grow the way I did the first time in New Orleans. I'm thinking of a small road trip with my camera and my journal would do me a little better than seven 10-12 hour work days. Selfish maybe. But needed.

I'm hoping to either head back to New Orleans in 2012 or maybe somewhere overseas for a mission trip.