My best friend has gone for the past few years, and every year more and more of my friends from Vancouver and Seattle take the plunge. I spent last year watching the PlayaCam, and watching the Man burn from my living room. I swore that this year was going to be different.
Another reason that I was so hell-bent to go this year is because I lost a friend around new years who was a Burner. Him and I had talked about me possibly going with him and his crew this year. Now he's gone, but I swore to him that I would watch the Man burn for both of us this year. His family has also said that they will give me some of his ashes so that he can go home one last time.
I would also like to try and put together a video essay about Burning Man and what it is that keeps people going back year after year. I'd also like to be able to explain to those who don't understand what it is that makes Black Rock City so special.
Anyways, long-winded I know. I hope to meet you out on the Playa!
