My Sunday working French Quarter Fest

I worked French Quarter Fest this year.  It was so much fun and such a beautiful day (Sunday, the last day of the festival).  I work for New Orleans Original Daiquiris as a manager and we had a few booths out there.  We were so busy.  It was non-stop, but where our booth was situated, we were on the river front which was nice as it was breezy and sunny.  

On my way to working the FQF (French Quarter Fest).

 

 

Brunch consisted of Crawfish Pasta...

 

I was slinging some drinks... and boy.... was I messy.  

 

Thanks to Auntie da Barbaras for taking this pic :)

Then, I scored a trade.  Love bartering.  Fried oyster poboy from Redfish Grill.   The best ending to the crazy, yet beautiful day.  

   

Working two jobs is insane sometimes, but...it does have its perks when you get to work festivals.  Next up... Jazz Fest.  

 

What I am thankful for.

I am thankful that I have a healthy, loving, well adjusted daughter.  That she is not afraid of anything and takes the bull by the horns when she has to.  She's a lot like me.

I am thankful for the loving husband that I have.  Who loves me despite my faults and encourages me to be the best person that I can be.  He also supports what ever crazy endeavor that I come up with as well.

I am thankful for my parents.  Who raised me to be the person that I am today and who have stood behind me in the good and bad times.   They have taught me to fight hard in what I believe in and to never just give up when things get rough or hard.

I am thankful for my siblings.  My brother and sister both rock.  I am close to both and enjoy everything that they bring into my life.  We've been through a lot as a family, but we've come through a lot closer and tighter than ever.  

I am thankful for my inlaws.  They have taken me in and made me feel as though I am one of their own.  Not only myself, but my daughter as well.  I am truly blessed.

I am thankful that my ex (as well as his family) and I get along as well as we do.  It truly does benefit our daughter and her well being.  Raising her in as close to an intact household as we can without trying is what is best for her.

I am thankful to be working where I am.  I love my job and what I do.  It pushes me to strive to learn new things and it challenges me.  

I am thankful for my friends.  Without them, I have no clue where I'd be.  I need them to tell me how it is going to be and to set me straight when I stray off of the path for an easier one.  

I am thankful for A LOT of things, but these are just a few that come to mind.  I am truly a blessed person and I know this.  Family and friends are important and its nice to show that to them during the holidays.  One thing that I learned is to let them know all of the time how appreciative you are of them.  Never know when you will see them again. 

Live, Laugh and Love <3