Was the question I was asking myself last night. This morning my supervisor directed me to take a mandatory rotation. In anticipation Gustav will land Sunday, I was advised to fly out of Gulfport Friday afternoon. So, Friday evening I will board a plane to Charlotte where I will grab a connecting flight to Reagan.

I am not sure how long I will be in Washington but I am looking forward to seeing my friends and my hair stylist again. I only wish my family and Stephanie lived closer so I could see them too.

This is the first time I have been forced to leave an area due to an impending hurricane. I never thought I would be sad or anxious to leave Mississip but I really am. This area is still recovering from Katrina's devestation and I shrink imagining how Biloxi and its residents may be affected by a similar storm. I sincerely hope Gustav will die in the Atlantic or decrease in strength but I am not feeling optimistic. I guess all we can do is wait and see.