So, you may think NOLA means New Orleans Louisianna. But no, my friends, it actually means No Left Turns Anywhere. Seriously, you can’t make a left turn onto a normal street ANYWHERE. The city is built, designed, and relies heavily on U-turns. It’s crazy, it’s wierd, it’s irritating when you’re lost and finally find your destination.
Other than crazy ass turn lanes, recent developments include a possible first friend founda at the gym. I told Curt the other day, “There are only four people in the state that know my name.” , which is NOT comforting at all. I woke up feeling a little sorry for myself and found myself in deep prayer. I’m no housewife, I try, and I have busted my ass unpacking and making a home. But folding Curt’s underwear is boring as poop and I’m over it big time.
I’m eager to make friends-full well knowing that I jump into some friendships too fast. So today I get up, get dressed and go to the gym like I have done for the last week; and for the first time ever the gym isn’t empty!!!
I mean WHAT?!?!? people?! REAL people?!?!? I play it cool, hop on the same damn elliptical I’ve ridden the last seven days and don’t make eye contact. Then I hear God whisper, “Be open Bree, listen.” Which sounds AWFUL! I don’t want to be the strange girl who makes friends (or fails TRYING to make friends) at the gym…how lame is THAT??….But God keeps nudging so I pull my earphones out and sure enough the two ladies chatting are an actress and a musiciain/cook planning a wedding. I mean, could we have more in common!!??? So I join the conversation and low and behold they are fabulous ladies, kind, friendly, not too wierd, with great suggestions on how to get to know NOLA better!!
At their request Curt and I found a local music and food festival that happens every Wed till June 9th in the business district that anyone who’s anyone goes to, and in general is just super fun. We had a blast! great music, yummy food, and good beer! Yum. Yum. YUM!
Today was a day Jesus answered my lonely prayers with a word for patience, and a little treat to tide me along. Thank you Jesus. 
I’m listening. I’m obedient. I’m grateful. and I’m prepared for U turns.
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