Kale to Po-boys to essential Homo sapiens and their development

Location: Zotz Coffee Shop
Physical State: Not hungover, not yet fully caffeinated, a bit hungry, teeth not yet brushed
Time starting said blog post: 1342 Central Time
Weather: Somewhat hazy, warm, not humid

Ah, Louisiana. With all of your fried chicken, Miller High Life deals, Po-boys, and ATM fees I cannot even begin to mention my gratitude. Really though, a man here told me he had only eaten kale once, and being vegan in this city must only happen to those who really do not want to have the pleasures of the fine delicacies here. This all being said: my hometown of Los Angeles is but a fade in my memory at this moment of life. A month here in New Orleans has been but a blessing in disguise- living here a continuous learning experience. The things that use to have precedence in my life are still here, but my thoughts are consumed by new opportunities ahead and how to hopefully be able to live out of a backpack. At home I have so many possessions, so many material items, but none of that really matters. We can be fashionable anywhere we go, but it does not define the experience we may have. This has been my latest lesson as I pack up and get ready to leave this city. When beginning this journey I brought a huge rolling bag, and now am downsizing to a travelers backpack hoping to make my way back to Europe. The greatest thing I have found though is that along my journey thus far, I have had connections almost everywhere I have gone. Starting this next step I will be headed up the east coast-intending to reach NYC- where I will be greeted by friend's family and my own. I no longer need to carry with me the objects that make me feel comfortable, I need to carry with me those items that are essential. Alongside this there is also the internal projection- where what we really need to be concerned with is that which sustains us. The positive thoughts, living food, adequate rest, and good vibrational people. All the other bullshit can go bury itself in the above ground cemeteries of New Orleans.
Seriously though, I came to this town first to learn from someone very close to me. And let me tell you, it has not been easy. First- I have never lived anywhere but home, let alone with someone other than my father. Second- I shower too much and use too much toilet paper. Third- I love love. Fourth- Creative expression is worth more to the well-being of the soul than a corporate job. We all need to develop our own art to make OUR lives worthwhile, to make them of value (other than a 401K and retirement fund). Fifth- Meditation is key, perhaps even more than any form of physical exercise. Sixth- Juice cleanses make you feel emotion, feel your body, and colon cleanses are kind of freaky. Seventh- We must remember to keep our egos in check.
These seven statements or marks of human existence have enlightened my soul; have helped me to blossom in a new fashion that I didn't know resided within me. I am more than thankful for this and am ready to keep moving.
The people we meet in life are more than just a number in our smartphones, they are a sum of millions of cells working towards helping one another. All we have to do is be open.
And here lies a spewing of non-essential, peculiar trails of thoughts. Hope you've enjoyed. Hope you can figure it all out for me... in that metaphorical kind of way.