This Girl Gets It...

Sometimes the things that make me cry surprise me.

Sometimes I read something that seems like it was yanked right out of my jumbled little head

And sometimes some one just gets it...

I started this blog

because I want people to see what I see.

I want the world to really see

this beautifully eccentric place that has the courage to be exactly what it is.

No excuses.

And I want you guys to long to visit here...

But I want it to be because the side I show you.

So many outlets focus on New Orleans and Mardi Gras as a place to lose yourself and get piss drunk as you flash someone for cheap plastic beads.

Tourism based on disgracing yourself and a beautiful historic city.

What a thought...

For those of you not from around here,

you're wondering what all this Mardi Gras talk is about (especially around Christmas time)

But its nearing.

And we're preparing ourselves to celebrate our culture - to celebrate life.

And I know this is a little deep and heavy for a Monday night,

but its whats in my heart right now.

I was over at Confessions of an Indie Bride tonight,

and for some reason her post struck a chord.

It made me cry.

Jen gets it.

Chris Rose gets it.

It's in our blood.

It's our history.

It's a beautiful celebration of who we are.

Whether its your first Mardi Gras (like Jen's Hubby to Be) or your 24th,

we'd love to share the reaaaal Mardi Gras with you...

the Mardi Gras we grew up on

the Mardi Gras that makes you feel like family

the Mardi Gras that you'll actually remember on Ash Wednesday

....the Mardi Gras that you'll never forget.