I made it! After a horrible 15-hour trip yesterday to get here (SFO –> LAX –> DFW –> MSY; Damn you, American Airlines!), I’m here! My first night was totally awesome– fireworks, bloody marys, red beans and rice, waving to Harry Connick Jr. and Sean Payton on floats.

We made a pitstop for a drink at Besh Steakhouse– I saw Drambuie behind the bar, so I ordered a Rusty Nail. Of course! By the time everyone else caught up with us, I was still mid-drink. Marshall called out to the bartender, “Can she get a Go-Cup?” I was bewildered by the secret NOLA lingo, but lo and behold, the barkeep handed me a plastic cup.

And off we went to the next bar, with my Rusty Nail in a Go-Cup. Love it.

Today’s the big celebration day, FAT TUESDAY. I’m in a ridiculous pink glittery costume right now and we’re headed out the door. I’ll try to upload my pics in (close to) real time on the UM Flickr page– check out more pics from last night there. And of course, I’ll be twattering.

HAPPY MARDI GRAS! I hope you all spend the day wasted!