As many know, I was born in Northern Louisiana and have been down to New Orleans more times than I can count (lived in Baton Rouge for a stint). People jumped the gun yesterday claiming the event was over-sensationalized (this due to the pictures from the quarters not fulfilling a previously predicted apocalyptic nature).
I called my dad when people were saying, "New Orleans was spared," we both knew that wasn't the case. Anyone from the area knew that simply was not the case. The damage is historic on a catastrophic level and only just beginning. As time moves forward, grim realizations are sure to set in for the rest of the nation. The prelude to disastrous, nauseating images is a somber one.
The media simply reported what all of Louisiana and gulf coast residents already knew. There wasn?t much sensationalizing that could be done.
As the weeks unfold illustrating this disaster in its actual devastating form, I sincerely wish all those in the gulf coast region my best. Hopefully time is a healer. I know that it has been disheartening to watch the initial images go live; and for me having to await ?names? to places that once stood in iconic fashion has been horrendous.
New Orleans may well be changed forever, reminiscent of the ?94 Northridge Quake that changed the dynamics of the San Fernando Valley, but I doubt its luster and uniqueness is lost forever. I for one can?t wait to revisit one of the greatest cities the world offers. I love traveling the world, however, for those that never took the opportunity to visit this vibrant place, you should place a tack in it now and hope for the best.
As it stands today, we are all family united before we are a business and are all here for support of one another. The past week I have found myself in a state of nostalgia and more over, a state overgrown with a humbling beast.
This should serve as a reminder that life can change in an instant. We should spend less time taking it for granted.
I called my dad when people were saying, "New Orleans was spared," we both knew that wasn't the case. Anyone from the area knew that simply was not the case. The damage is historic on a catastrophic level and only just beginning. As time moves forward, grim realizations are sure to set in for the rest of the nation. The prelude to disastrous, nauseating images is a somber one.
The media simply reported what all of Louisiana and gulf coast residents already knew. There wasn?t much sensationalizing that could be done.
As the weeks unfold illustrating this disaster in its actual devastating form, I sincerely wish all those in the gulf coast region my best. Hopefully time is a healer. I know that it has been disheartening to watch the initial images go live; and for me having to await ?names? to places that once stood in iconic fashion has been horrendous.
New Orleans may well be changed forever, reminiscent of the ?94 Northridge Quake that changed the dynamics of the San Fernando Valley, but I doubt its luster and uniqueness is lost forever. I for one can?t wait to revisit one of the greatest cities the world offers. I love traveling the world, however, for those that never took the opportunity to visit this vibrant place, you should place a tack in it now and hope for the best.
As it stands today, we are all family united before we are a business and are all here for support of one another. The past week I have found myself in a state of nostalgia and more over, a state overgrown with a humbling beast.
This should serve as a reminder that life can change in an instant. We should spend less time taking it for granted.
) to those in the affected areas 
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