Bacon

Today I made a bunch of Bacon for BLTs for the family. Got me thinking....why in the world do most burners love bacon. Seriously, its like an obsession. That I just have never understood. I may be weird, but I have never understood why everyone loves it so.

On playa, Bacon is like gold. It is salty, crunchy and protein. That i get. But in the real world, I just don't get it! Don't get me wrong, it is yummy to eat. But a bitch to cook. It's greasy and messy.

Boots!

These purple flat boots were on sale with a huge discount. They are super comfy and will be great to wear on playa during the day or night. Until then,I will wear them occasionally :-)

2012!

Since I now officially have a ticket to the burn, I am starting to write again on here! In 2010, it helped me get ready to write my thoughts and process down. I want to try to do that again.

It is already April! Which means there are just 4 months to the burn. While I am a little more prepared than last time, there is still a lot to do and aquire and figure out! But, one thing I know, is that it will all fall into place. I am planning on camping with Pink Heart again. Why wouldn't I? They are my family & I love how we give to the playa.

More later. :-)

The Places You Will Go

Playa Coat

Last year, one item I worried about most was a big heavy warm kick ass coat for the night time. I was SO fortunate and lucky that a friend of mine let me borrow one of hers. (Yes, ONE. She has about 10!) But, this year, I want to get/make my own and have it be MINE MINE MINE.

So, on a hunt for ideas I go.....(note that I will most likely find one used and do something to it, but, it is fun to look at ideas)

Glow Fur Coat
Ok, so the price tag is just a little out of my price range. But, this is really super cool. EL wire rocks! (I was afraid of it last year, but, after working with it for Seacompression, no longer am I scared..more on that later)

Indigoo Magic
Although this doesn't look really super warm, it still kicks ass.

Floaty Fairy Dress Coat
I seem to be drawn to this style. I am not super fond of this fabric, but, the style I like.

umm...ya...NO
Not sure what to say...

Good Basic Fur Coat
This actually is a good basic foundation for something really awesome. Super bummed it is not my size. Someone should snatch it up quickly though...so much potential!

Another Good Coat
Another one with lots of potential. And, its PINK and we all know how I feel about that, right! Again, too small. UGH. What is with all these small things on etsy. Don't people realize there are those of us that are regular women!!!

Cobalt Blue!
I love this coat. The style, the fact that it is warm. And the color. Cobalt blue is one of my all time favorite colors. (My prom dress was this color) I want this....

Black Fur Again
This is actually my size. Another good foundation for an awesome coat.









That is enough for now. I have wasted enough time! :)

Window Shopping....

Yep, it is that time again...window shopping for things I, or someone I may know, might like!

(NOTE: Another goal of mine this year is to work on my "costume" closet. For on and off playa.)

Tonite I am looking at etsy. Always entertaining and awesome. Great ideas and some stuff actually worth buying.

Ready?....

NEW FLUFFIES: Cheetah Faux fur! This pair of fluffies is UV reactive, they glow under black light! So awesome. Not a bad price either.

Last year I bought one pair of fluffies...purple of course. This year I want more. I love them! they allow me to wear my tennis shoes and still look fabulous

Leopard Print Hood ThingOMG this I totally want!!! Seriously! And, it looks fairly simply to sew (NOTE: another goal for 2011...learn to sew simple things!) And and, I have all this fabric that I got awesome deals on and didn't use last year. So, this could TOTALLY be doable...anyone want to sew it? hehe

White Rabbit Hat
Even though it is a little pricey, it still is awesome. I want to add to my hat collection and this would be great. And, it would be a good accessory for Bunnycon.

Hip Belt
I need to get one of these. And, its PURPLE!!!  Seriously. Would make carrying things at night so much easier instead of the backpack. Although, I would want one where I could attach a couple caribiners.

Jellyfish Hat!!!
Not much to say here. Other than, I need a net.









So much more on etsy. But, that is an interesting start.

What a difference a year makes...

This time last year I had made the decision to go to Burning Man. Only to find out that my one friend who had been trying to get me to go for years, was not going. That left me with a dilemma, not go, or go anyway. I chose to go anyway. And, started researching like a crazy mad woman. All that research and planning paid off and I had a wonderful 7 months preparing, even better time at the event and have gained so many new friends and changed my life in so many ways.

In the last year and half, I have lost friends. But I have gained even more. My friends who I have known for years and are still around, can see the major change in me. Often they will comment on it. This change is very hard for me to describe to my new friends, other than just a shift in thinking. No, things are not perfect and life happens. But, for the most part, I am happier and healthier than I have been in quite awhile.

After the burn, I jumped feet first into the local community here. Now, I REALLY wish that I would have just done that last year, BEFORE the burn. I was so scared though. So I didn't. But I realize now that I missed out on so much because I was too scared. So, advice for those of you on the fringe...just do it. Jump in! Attend a party. Attend a beer friday or potluck. Go up and talk to people. Most are actually nice and will let you in. Jump in, volunteer and get involved. Just do it.

This time last year I was madly doing research, trying to figure out what the experience was going to be like, what I needed to get, figure out, etc. This year, I am filled with more excitement than fear. Joy than being scared. I am surrounded by like minded people who care so much. It really blows me away how much I am cared for an loved. For who I am, not for the person that people *think* I should be. Instead of researching and wondering how to make the big journey to the burn, I am focusing on remaining items on working on me.

All while dreaming of big lofty things I want to do at the burn this year that I could not do last year. Example to this: I WILL get my body to the point that I can take a bike to playa! Last year, I knew that I would not be able to. Just the thought of going to the dessert for a week (turns out I went for 10 days), was freaking me out. I really did not think my body could take it. So, I just let the bike thing go. My body did amazing...so awesome. I was actually just in awe. So, this year...my goal is to get in shape and fit for my body to be able to be on bike on playa. It will happen!

Wow, this got really long. The point is this: I am so grateful for this past year. Full of love, gratitude, creativity and much more. I owe this to a number of people who have become close friends. And, allowing myself to open up and soak it up. I am so excited to see what is in store this year.