Recent memory
This is my photo album for the first six months of the year 2000. While I spent most of my time in school, my extra-curricular activities have been great, thanks to my graduate school friends. I dedicate this page to them.
The New Orleans French Quarter Market is a great place to act silly. Amy, Kyle and Anna tried on these wonderful hats to model for me before we noticed the "no pictures" sign. Well, I'm glad we risked it.
Such a happy gal. I'm so glad that I had a chance to visit New Orleans with Amy before she graduated and headed off for D.C. I miss her terribly. But I'm glad that we can continue our friendship, despite the miles.
Kyle and I share an intimate moment with the camera here. We dressed up for a night on the town. I can't remember why we did it... But I'm glad that we got the opportunity to capture it on film. I dated Kyle for the first few months of 2000. Fond memories.
Tee Mamou 2000
Erika (behind me) had a great idea to attend a small Louisiana festival in South Louisiana. We got to experience a delightful, small-town celebration with plenty of friendly folks. I'd recommend Tee Mamou to any tourist who wants to get a glimpse of how the Cajun people have an old-fashioned good time.
Here, Kyle, Erika and Amanda (back row) stand with Rose and me on the middle of the main street in downtown Iota. This is right before the parade began. We are full of boudin balls, etouffee and (ick) domestic beer.
All the Tee Mamou Mardi Gras participants dress in colorful costumes, the design of which dates back to medieval times. What a sight! And they're so friendly, too.
This is just a composite image that I made. The main reason I wanted to make it is that I didn't feel like I'd adequately captured the feel of the event with my pictures. In all the excitement, I didn't take any pictures of our group really interacting with the parade-goers. (I suppose I was too busy socializing with all the friendly people around me.) So I created this image. Oh, the other reason I love this one -- Rose and I are acting so sultry that I had to include it.
Here's a closeup of the Tee Mamou masks. If the participants point at you, they want you to contribute a little money for the town feast.
I guess it's pretty obvious that Jessica don't have a clue what we're doing. But everybody around us seemed to be having a wonderful time. No, we weren't the most graceful two-steppers on the stage, but we both had a tremendous amount of fun. I think the lady on the left even took our picture!
I have to thank Kyle for taking this picture of me when we went to the park for a picnic a few months back. I changed the background a little bit to look more artistic.
Cliff and Anna moved away in early 2000, so I wanted to include this picture of them. While they were in Baton Rouge, I always enjoyed spending time with them. Right now, Cliff is pursuing his interests in theology while Anna's working as a children's librarian just outside of Chicago.
people have yawned at my boring life.