Life: Bento Box @ M Cafe
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Burning Man 2009: Whoa Nelly!
It's getting to be about that time, once again, yo! I couldn't possibly be more excited about celebrating my 10 year Playa-versary with Farilla. Posts on this here blog will likely continue to slow down as we get closer to our departure date. Just to give you an idea...Farilla and I have been VERY busy plotting, scheming, creating, planning, sewing, distressing, shopping, coordinating, laughing, collaborating, loving, dancing, hugging, smooching...oops, wait! Where was I going with this?! Oh yeah, we're pretty damn busy right now prepping for the Playa! Splitting our time between two camps in addition to our commitments to the BMorg are once again proving to be no joke! So much to do, so little time! Stay tuned...
Running: 98 Workouts; 391 Miles
As of this AM I've logged nearly 400 miles on my Nike+! w00t! So looking forward to BIF tonight with Farilla. The focus is 15 minutes of cardio, 15 minutes of core strengthening and 30 minutes of stretching (something I desperately need more of)! I can't even begin to tell you how incredible I felt after our session last week. Stretching is key, yo!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Music: Yeah Yeah Yeahs- Snakesweat
From YouTube...
A mescaline-infused short featuring the YYYs playing severely warped versions of themselves. Together, they try to "lose their minds in order to recover purity of truth." And stuff. Directed by Barney Clay.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Running: Busy Little Bees!
Such a good run this AM. It was a definite challenge to keep up at that pace but I feel REALLY good! And now that Farilla has been introduced to BIF we have particularly active schedules these days!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Burning Man 2009: What To Expect At The Gate
BRC Gate Arrival 2008
From Sparkle...
Here's some tips on what to expect at the Gate when arriving at Black Rock City and how to make the process go as smoothly as possible for you:
#1. BE ON TIME
No one likes an 'Early Emily'.
Please, do not plan to arrive, and DO NOT arrive at BRC until you are allowed to be there. The event opens at 12:01am on MONDAY August 31st. Showing up early may actually cause you to get into the event later than if you show up on time. Stop somewhere and take a break if it
looks like you will arrive early rather than drive 2 hours to BRC only to be turned around. You will save yourself a lot of frustration. IF YOU ARRIVE BEFORE 12:01AM YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED INTO THE EVENT AND YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO WAIT AT THE GATE.
#2. BE PREPARED.
Don't be a 'Disorganized Danny'.
When you roll up to the playa, have your ticket and any applicable paperwork (copy of mutant vehicle registration, early arrival pass, etc.) in your hand. Not your friends' hands, not in your trunk, not in your friend named Hans' trunk. Be prepared to show your ticket to the
Gate volunteer as soon as you hit the gravel (heck, get it ready in Gerlach!).
Your car will be searched at the Gate. Keep this in mind when packing and the search will be easier for everyone, which means you get through faster. If you have a large vehicle or a lot of stuff, we appreciate it when you help us during the search! Read the Survival Guide and know what items are not allowed into BRC!
#3. BE AWARE
Don't be an 'Uninformed Ursula'.
Buying a ticket or picking up a Will Call ticket?: stay in the FAR RIGHT LANE on Gate Road and look for the entrance to the Will Call Lot. Go to Will Call/Box Office, get your tickets and then get in line. Everyone in your vehicle must have a ticket in hand when you reach the Gate or your entire car will be turned around! Do not add an hour (or more!) to your wait time. Don't get searched twice! Head to will call, get the tickets, and get in line - but don't get in line without all your tickets!
#4. BE REALISTIC
No one enjoys a 'Frustrated Ferguson'.
Thousands of people arrive in the first 18 hours of opening. If you arrive during these hours, expect a long wait at the Gate. If you want a smoother and faster entry, consider arriving after the initial rush. If you are going to arrive in the hours after opening, plan to enjoy the wait. This is also true for Exodus - avoid leaving during the peak afternoon times on Sunday and Monday if you want your best chance at a shorter line. You have been warned!
#5. BE PATIENT
No one likes a 'Grumpy Gateperson', just like no one likes an 'Angry Allen' or 'Mean Mary'.
The Gate folks are VOLUNTEERS. They donate their time to help you get in to Black Rock City! If you're patient with them, they will be patient with you. Remember, no one likes a 'Dishonest Denise' or a "Fencehopping Freddy'. Please, be patient, play nice and wait your turn. Cutting in line and running through fences not only makes you lame, it will guarantee that you get into the event a LOT later than you planned.
Also: Gate is NOT Greeters. Gate is Gate. Greeters is the
fun part just after Gate.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Running: The Winner!
Unbeknownst to them, I race everyone around me at the gym. Admittedly, I always declare myself the winner. However, today I was MOST DEFINITELY the winner! Some dude who was trying to keep up at my pace on the treadmill next to me had to stop TWICE to catch his breath. Ha! That's what you get sucka...
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Burning Man 2009: Farilla's Playa Boots
Burning Man 2009: Farilla's Playa Boots
Originally uploaded by Sanctuary-Studio
You think I'm kidding?!
Burning Man 2009: Greeter Training
Burning Man 2009: Greeter Training
Originally uploaded by Sanctuary-Studio
Topless Deb & Naked Bruce holding court at Greeter Training yesterday up at Widget's hillside hideaway. I was a greeter last year but I never had any formal training so Farilla and I carved out some time to attend this gathering. Lots of good info and tons of laughter...so glad we went!
Friday, July 24, 2009
Running: A 12 Mile Week!
Good week! I hope to make it to Boot Camp this evening. That said, BM prep seems to reign supreme right now. I'll gauge things by just exactly how overwhelmed I'm feeling come the end of the day. ;)
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Life: Half Birthday Cookies!
Life: Half Birthday Cookies!
Originally uploaded by Sanctuary-Studio
From Diddy Riese, of course! At this point they're just sitting here taunting me.
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