Reflection #3 (Monday~First Day of Work)
What did you see today that's different from home?
I feel like people will see things on their first day on the job site that will shock them. They'll be seeing New Orleans for the first time, too and that's a shocking site. I can even compare my first time I saw it (the bridge/silence) and the second time we saw it (passing the Superdome while winning the Big East Championship) and the third time (flying). And how things have changed.
How did what you saw today compare to what you expected to see?
Well, what did they expect to see? Was it better or worse than you thought? Can you believe that it's been 11 months?
What are the biggest differences between Arabi and Kenmore?
Have you seen any cultural differences? There is a long history of French and Cajun residents in the area, which leads to names that are more French compared to the Native American names back home. Have you seen any foods that they wouldn't serve back home? (poboys/fried goodness/seafood) Stores you wouldn't see? (Winn-Dixie/Waffle House/Drive Thru Daquaris?)Hear any funny words? (Parish/County)
corruption? ethnicities?
Disaster related? Economic?