Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL It's the greatest time of the year... MARDI GRAS. For 21 years, I have experienced the amazing tradition and season of Carnival. Being born and raised in New Orleans, Mardi Gras season has been ingrained inside my head much like Halloween time or Christmas time for others. Therefore, ever since I moved to California for college, I have made it a goal to find my way back to Mardi Gras during the second semester. While I have many stories about Mardi Gras that I can share, this blog post will mainly focus on my experience this year. This year was interesting for me because it was the first time I brought college friends with me back to New Orleans. In the picture above, my friend Kevin (who goes to USC) is on the left having fun with my high school friends Bill (Red Shirt) and Robert (White Shirt). This experience was like a fever dream for me as I saw the crossover between my childhood and young adulthood intertwine. It was awesome being able to see my colle...