We have less than two full days before we depart for New Orleans. As the trip approaches I’m getting more and more excited. But when asked about what I look forward to the most, I realized that I didn’t know specifically what it is that I am excited for. I concluded that there are many reasons for my enthusiasm, but two simple factors weigh more heavily. First, the not-knowing contributes to the thrill. After discussing New Orleans and Dulac, and as our departure draws closer, my anticipation steadily increases, and I find myself even more curious to find what our experience will bring. Second, I’m just eager to work. Now knowing how layered the Post-Katrina situation is, and how various people and organizations have failed to act appropriately (in prevention and relief), I am excited to be contributing to the recovery efforts. All in all, despite a lot of unknown, for what this trip will bring and what I will take from it, I’m ready for Wednesday and looking forward to the next couple weeks.