Some PG-13 Burning Man photos

Post Critical Tit Parade with the crew Alex, me, Alex, Mary and Carlo having so much fun in the storm
Tutu Tuesday

Dragon --- part of the kinetic sculpture race thingy in Humboldt

Hey all...

Its my first day back to work; Im a little nervous, but I think I will love being back at the bedside. Lets just hope I catch on quick to the paperwork and patience thing. 12 1/2 hours at work is a long long time.

So, Im reliving my week last week and just remembering how much fun it is to be out on the playa with my best friends. Thank you to everyone who made the experience what it was.

Im putting up a few tame photos!

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Hi.
What a day... Its sometimes so challenging to be back in "American culture". Its upsetting to see how people behave when given choices.

Not too much makes me angry. But today, I got really angry. I had just dealt with some stupid Verizon insurance phone crap in South San Francisco of all places before removing a "free membership to Bali's fitness center" from my windshield. I drove off and was waiting at a light when the woman in front of me backed into me. I honked the horn, she looked shocked. I checked to see that there was no damage and got back in my car and drove away. It was a slow tap, and I didn't think much of it. Well, the woman went off driving after me and I pulled over. She started screaming at me that I hit her hard and that I was lying. She asked for my info and I wouldn't give it to her so she said she was gonna call the police. At this point I'm irate because I think its a waste of time and energy to go through with something this ridiculous. The cop comes and writes up a police report for no damage to either of our cars and I sob over how sad our "rights and wants" really are. I was talking to the cop afterwards and I asked him how he dealt with this crap while other people in the world would be happy to have a car that functioned at all.
If you stepped on my toe in the store by accident, and there wasn't any damage you'd say you're sorry and be over it like an adult, right?
It scares me to know that there are people out there like that. Why do you think you're so important that our cars coming together are actually significant? When was the last time that you looked up into the sky? You really think that having an insurance agent out to estimate damages is worth it? Really?
So, I had a Green Group meeting and brain stormed ideas for goals for the next year. It was a nice way to ease back into UCSF.
I also ran 3 miles in 29minutes today which was fantastic given I have been off from running consistently over the last 4 months.
And, the day regained its beauty when I went to a friend of a friend's dinner party for many burners that were out at Black Rock City last week. The food was super tasty and everyone shared stories and experiences from the playa. It was so nice. Thanks Robin. I also met Skinny Hartmeier. I've never met another Hartmeier before. We think were from the same sword bearing German from the 1500's.

My week at Burning Man was indescribable. I met such wonderful people and had the best time living in the moment. It was very peaceful on so many levels. I'm working my way back.

Woo hoo.
Lisa