I don't have to work for a week. My boss gave us today off (unpaid). I also will leave on Sunday for Mississippi. It's part of the training for New Orleans. The flight is paid for. I just printed an email explaining what to bring, sleeping arrangements, what will go on, etc... I feel like typing out parts of it for you, so you can have an idea what I'm in for. The email reads partially as follows:

"First, when you arrive in the airport, please pick up your bags and stay in the baggage claim area. Someone from the leadership team will meet you there." (BTW, I don't know these people yet. I'm going to be meeting a person I've never seen, at an airport and place I've never been.)

"Our living arrangements will be in Pods, which are corrogated plastic tents. (I couldn't help but laugh as I first read that.) They are somewhat climate controlled and we will have cots to sleep on. However, please be prepared for very warm conditions, including inside the Pods." (Translated, we sleep in plastic ovens...I mean "Pods".)

"...will be provided with a detailed schedule...arrive in Gulfport.Sunday evening...mostly for settling in. Monday...tour of the area and informational sessions. Tuesday...include interview and service activity. This service activity...physical work...outside...humid." (I hope people assumed they'd be doing physical labor. This is disaster relief work. Come on! I'm not as stupid as I look.)

I read that just before I started this blog. I don't know what to think about the "Pods". And duh, I'm expecting physical activity. I'm thinking I'm not the only one flying down there from Atlanta. So hopefully someone with me will know the person I'm meeting. But who knows, I may alone. There was a list of things to bring. Man, it makes you feel like your in youth group again.

Things to bring (not the actual list):
Clothes
Underwear
Deoterant
Durable shoes/boots ( There will be "phy-sci-cal act-iv-ity".)