Reality is an odd thing...

Reality is an odd thing. Most people use it as a base line, saying things like get real etc. All our realities are different. But for these people here, their reality is gone. No routine, no habits, lost jobs, lost friends. Just chaos.

I arrived at the rc head quarters, an old walmart, and it was the end of the day. The volunteers were soooo tired. Everyone was just spaced out. I gave a fifty year old truck driver named larry a neck rub... He was just worked. Granted I wanted to work on his team the next day, logistics, and womanly charms work even in a disaster I have found. (Don't roll your eyes mom).
Once I figured out where I was going I found jean (hot french girl). She was working in transport, which means she had a car, so I had a hook up. I became quit popular, not that I would not have any how :-).

I am at a shelter now, a church. We have cots, and no showers but its far nicer than I expected. I can get email on my bb so email me!

I have met a ton of people so far, from all over the world. Nasa people, think tank people, truck drivers, and one guy with no job.

I have only been here 1 night, but in this one day I have felt more like an american than in my whole life. All these strangers coming together as a community, with nothing more in common than the fact we are americans wanting to help others in our country. Its grounding.

The arch bishop of NO came in tonight to the shelter. A little old man. He lost his church his house, everything, but his faith was unwavering. It was amazing. I was in awe he came here to bless us for helping his people, when he himself had lost so much.

Words like compassion and selflessness are usually victims of verbal inflation, but in this case these people deserve the description, I hope I can follow their example.

Much more to write but I am exhausted. But I will leave u with this. Picture the sappiest country music video u can about America, and that's what this is like, I am so happy to be here. And yes, my manicure still looks great! Love u all.