new orleans.

Yesterday, I planned on having a day trip to Hattiesburg with Jonathan.

We had everything planned out -- stop by Jones, trip to the zoo, eat at Keg and Barrel,

maybe even catch an afternoon movie that I've been dying to see.

Once we got to Hattiesburg, we decided to keep driving.

An hour and a half later, we were in New Orleans.

I was so excited. New Orleans is one of my favorite places to visit.

And what's better than going with one of your favorite people in the world?

We had such a great day from start to finish.

We walked and walked and ate and ate.

We stopped by Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop (the oldest structure used as a bar in the country),

ate a quick bite at Mother's, shopped at Riverwalk, ate AGAIN at

Coop's place, and then had dessert at Cafe du Monde.

And along the way we stopped in tons of souvenir shops, had discussions about pirates,

and sweated, ALOT.

It was so great to get away, just for the day, live life and be spontaneous.

I need a little bit more of that in my life.

New Orleans has always been a place I could visit over and over again,

and this trip was the best yet. Without a doubt.