Burning Man 2008

I spent my labor day weekend at Burning Man in Black Rock Desert, Nevada. For those of you who aren't familiar with it I will attempt to explain. BM is a week long gathering of people from all over the world. It's basically all about art and self expression. Nothing is impossible at BM. Anything that you want can and will happen.

Most people assume BM is just a huge drug party in the desert, and of course to some people it is.. but for me it was much more.

For a few days I felt truly free.. free from any sort of communication with the outside world (no computer, cellphone, TV.. NOTHING), free from criticism or judgements, free to act or be anyone I chose to. In this case, I chose to be myself and do exactly what I wanted.

I enjoyed the art installations, took pictures, laughed, cried, acted like a complete FOOL. I had the time of my life. Because of the experiences I had at BM, I made a lot of life changing decisions. It seems so rudimentary and basic, but for a long time I've lived to please others. Mainly in the relationship I've been this year. I changed in order to please other people in my life, instead of pleasing myself.

Since BM I've begin to volunteer, take up activities that I've been wanting to try, begin writing again, reading more, and just have fun.