After The Burn 09
It’s over! I made it through Burning Man and the only damage done was a cut, a second degree burn, and a sinus infection. Ok, actually, that was more damage than I was expecting. It was a good experience, but lacked much of the impact I experienced last year. Still, there were many wonderful moments and it was everything I had hoped for.
Since my return, I’ve totally abandonded the fitness and healthy diet I adopted before I left. Fighting off the sinus infection seems like a pretty good excuse. I thought I was going to pass out at work on Friday. I think I’m in good shape to get some work done tomorrow… This is good, because it’s about to get really crazy for a few weeks. It’s kinda like finals in college, only I’m not that young and eager anymore.
I’ve recently developed a passion for a projecct. I’ve been feeling empty for a while, so it’s nice to have something I want to do. Unfortunately, it’s a pretty big idea and I can’t do it alone. I’m doing my best to create a document that captures the idea concisely. I think I would enjoy making this the center of my career for a year or three. I’m hopeful, but if it doesn’t get traction quickly – I’m going to let it go. I feel very strongly that the idea has a limited window of viability. If I wait too long, it won’t matter so much. I’ll talk about the idea itself another time. Tonight, Nino is finishing up some art for the document. I’m so excited to see it coming together.
I find the gravity of life seems to pull me along a certain path of conformity, regardless of how much I want to deviate. Some of my friends thing I’m a wild card who deviates all the time. I think I’m just too scared to let go and really step out on a ledge. I also have this habit of feeling like I have to jump in head first to feel a change. I suppose many changes take a lot of time and constant effort… Speaking of, I want to get back into the healthy diet and exercise this week.
I only got a few photos of Burning Man this year. After getting a new screen for my point and shoot camera rushed to me and spending an hour figuring out how to install it – I left the damn thing in someone’s car. Instead, I took photos with a borrowed SLR with a fish-eye lens. The camera was awesome, but I was nervous about brining it out in the dust. But, I’m glad I got what I did. Besides, Nino got a whole bunch of good shots. I hope she posts them soon.
This is one of those rambling blog posts, so I’ll wrap it up. It’s getting late and I should sleep soon.