Shout Out!

Since there are so many amazing people in this world (and I really truly do hope to meet as many of them as possible), I have decided to do a brief shout out to the amazing Jim that I met in New Orleans this past week.

First off, my amazing brother and I had gone back to our room due to a huge down pour. Once up there, I thought it would be fun to go down to the famous Carousel Bar (yes, the one that writers such as Tennessee Williams and Truman Capote use to frequent) and grab a drink since it was our last night there. My brother decided to rest though while I went down to the bar.

My first reaction when I stepped into the Carousel Bar was that I had truly stepped back in time. It really was amazing! It felt so Parisian! So, I found a seat at the circular carousel bar and talked with the fabulous bartender - Eddie - who recommended I try a Hurricane. (It was fabulous, by the way) ;).

I then pull out my notebooks and get a pen. As I enjoy my Hurricane, I begin to write. I felt it was a fitting thing to do, considering where I was :).

After a few moments, this man dressed in his finest walks in and sits himself two chairs down from mine. We both say hello. Anyway, to make a long story short [too late, lol], we begin talking. He tells me that his 65th birthday is the next day so we decide to celebrate a bit. He really was an amazing guy. For the past three years he has been volunteering in New Orleans, and he goes there every chance he can to give very generous tips to the locals (I know, what a sweetie!). He even tried to buy my drink, but I told him that was not necessary - especially since it was his birthday the next day!!

So, there it is, my shout out to the amazing Jim from Cincinnati. :)