Yay, you started. Having an index is a good start, right?
You made me laugh about the light fitting growing out of your head, I do hope it doesn't have to be surgically removed
How fab that you're going back to New Orleans, it seems to be a place that has taken hold in your heart. Lots of new places as well, some I've never heard of so it will be interesting to read along.
Never mind finishing the plan, get the pre-trip posted instead