Transitioning Traveler

Inner Journey

While on the train I had a lot of time to think, and observe. Something I noticed was that the houses located near the rail road tracks were usually ran down, and or looked abandoned. With the rain dripping off of the observation car as I sat in there by myself I began to miss home. Rain always tends to dull my mood but this time was different. I have always traveled with family or very close friends who I consider family. So traveling with people who don't know very much about me, was hard not only for me but I am sure for them as well. However my roommate has been so kind and welcoming, I couldn't ask to room with anyone more understand and down to earth. As we approached New Orleans, my home sick feeling started to subside and the excitement arose. We arrived to the train station and taking in all of the different cultures around me was a tad overwhelming, yet interesting at the same time. Six of my classmates and I snagged a cab so I was just trying to just roll with the crowd. It is seeming to work so far. Arriving at the hotel I was in awh of the architecture around me and the detail put into each building to make it more unique than a competing business. The hotel was exquisite and modern. We had little time to get organized and cleaned up. Feeling rushed is an understatement. Night one had begun and it was so much fun getting to know my classmates. I was so excited to get to know them better and had overreacted to being the only social work student. They are so open and fun to talk with. I don't think I could have been luckier to have a better group to travel with. All of the places we went in and out of were very welcoming and laid back. Made me realize that this city is about excepting others and being able to be who you are without caring about others opinions. I love the confidence of the city and the eagerness of the workers in each store, club, etc. that is refreshing to see. As the first night came to an end my home sickness was gone and I was looking forward to the rest of the week. Although I do miss my family, this city has something to offer me and I am here to experiance it! 

It is a wonderful world which I am grateful to travel.