I’ve tried writing this post a few times… I keep getting distracted, as there’s so much to write- so.. let’s start with a big-chunk:

• Grateful for the amazing friends I’ve made all over, but had a going away shindig in Austin, and the people there are amazing!  Tons showed, and I felt real special.
• Had a road trip with Craig & Suzanne.  We drove 2.5 days from Austin -> Sacramento.  Stopped in Truth or Consequence, NM… hit up some mineral springs.
• Started a 30 day Raw Food Challenge (only fruits / veggies for 30 days, but even then.. .things can’t be cooked- so.. no pasteurized OJ or potato chips, or bread)
• Went to my 1st Raw/Healing expo.  Bartered photography for a 3 day pass.
• Going to Burning Man
• Staying at one of the best locations in Burning Man- Lego Land – 9 o’clock & Esplanade
• Worked 3 days on the ranch, building all sorts of stuff (wooden legos, a crazy truck, etc).

So… that kind of says what’s up.  I’m excited about Burning Man… Going there is a  nice distraction from this planet.  I’ve been eating veggies, salads, dehydrated foods, and even surviving taunts by people cooking yummy egg/croissant sandwiches in front of me.  I can’t have coffee either.  I’m getting used to some of the tastes. Carrots still piss me off, as they require sooooo much chewing!  Oh well.  I’ve definitely cut down my caloric intake.  My diet “before” photo and weigh in, did not make me happy… I was at 215, and unlike when I weighed that in 2001, it’s not solid muscle.  Oh well.

Ok.. so now you have my latest “What’s new” – though this is the short version.  I’ll be gone to Burning Man on Sunday or Monday or Tuesday, so… now you know where I am   -