TomorrowWorld Global Journey Experience

Sept 25/13 (7:20pm)

As I’m heading home; finally done my time in the prison that my job has become. The sun sets. In all it’s beauty; the purples, pinks oranges and blues, but for some odd reason I’m feeling overly depressed.

The power emotions have can be very intense. I was so happy earlier, nothing in the world would have been able to affect my glazed over eyes. But now I’m feeling sad and lonely. Missing the companionship that comes with a relationship. More and more this overcoming of loneliness is happening. You would think with all that I have going for me and my up coming adventures that I would be so over joyed about it. It’s hard when you have to keep that excitement all bottled inside with no one to share it with. Hopefully that will change one day. I’m on a search. A search to find more then just companionship.

I’m almost home. I’m thinking a little over an hour until I arrive back in Edmonton. Then I pack, go see my puppy Petzl, chill with the fam jam for a bit and off I go!! 12 hours until my flight takes off!!

Sept 26/13 (4:42 am)

Finally went through security, grabbed breaky and in my seat at the gate waiting area. Was able to get a bit of sleep last night after visiting my pup, Petzl. He’s a hyper active husky wolf cross. Young pups. Never thought trying to cuddle a massive dog would be so tough. Ended up having him sleep in his little house outside.

I’m surprised I’m not hopping off walls here at the airport. Must be the fatigue I’m enduring. Still looked pretty puzzled finding my way around. I guess people can really tell when I’m lost. Help comes from all corners when I’m here. Oh well. I made it to my gate in one piece. Learned a lesson already. Prioritize your luggage better. Your checked bag is checked. You can’t access it until you get to your destination. I forgot my phone charger in my backpack. At least I think I did. I don’t overly remember packing it. Either way, to disconect from this society is precious. Maybe it’s what’s meant to be.

I booked portable power boxes that I can charge my electronics with while I’m at the festival. Hopefully they have a cord with them or I’m screwed out of a phone for the weekend. Which is unfortunate. Since I paid extra for a travel phone plan. I’ll figure it out. I Always do. Think out of the box. Where there’s a will there’s a way.

Sept 26/13 (5:34 am)

Bought a phone charger. Didn’t want to take any chances.

Now the one thing on my mind. How does one sit comfortably in an airport waiting area chair? No matter what you do, it’s always uncomfortable. I’ll figure it out eventually. 1 hour!! Can’t wait!

Sept 26/13 (7:20 am)

Finally in the air! It wasn’t as intense as my first time. But that goes for any first time experience. It just wont be the same. Your first experience will always be memorable. It’s new, exciting, and fresh. This time around leaving Edmonton wasn’t as bad. The plane was familiar. The feeling of taking off was the same minus the intense excitement. I still became a bit excited because it is like a rollercoaster ride. My favorite. Going through the clouds was sweet. Broke through and they looked so cool! A river of fluffy white! So awesome!

My seating arrangement that I choose was perfect as well. Right side engine/ wing view.

West jet flight 171. 7:00 am depart on a Boeing 737–800 LR. Right now we are heading to Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada. Gonna check into Delta for my Tomorrow World Global Journey Package Flights then maybe go get some hot chocolate and a small snack. Being mindful of course. 2013/2014 snowboard pre season training starts october 3rd.

WOW! We are passing over the mountains! It’s not even been half hour and we traveled almost 3 hours distance if we were in my car! It’s beautiful! Snow encrusted peaks!

LIFE IS RAD!

Sept 26/13 (11:29am BC Time)

Had a couple naps since last entry. I’m very tired, dehydrated and I have a pounding headache. Not to mention I feel like a greasy scrub. Can’t wait to shower.

So I found out from Vancouver its not a direct flight to Atlanta. We stop over in Minneapolis first. Should be sweet! Then I have another hour long layover and off I go to Atlanta. I have yet to see any people going to TomorrowWorld. It would be nice to see people going. Hopefully the flight from Minneapolis to Atlanta will be a full flight of festival go-ers with a dance party on the plane.

Fingers crossed.

Sept 26/13 (13:12 BC time)

I wish this raging headache would go away. Flight fatigue. That’s what I will call it. Last last few flights that I have been on I have endured this. Thank goodness for some tunes to try to keep my mind off of said flight fatigue. Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike. They are pretty much the sound of TomorrowLand. The lack of overly excited festies is a bit of a drag. Soon Enough. CAN’T WAIT! 2.5 hours until we reach the twin cities.

Sept 30/13 (18:00 Minnesota time)

We came. We raved. We loved.

4 days 10 hours and 3 minutes since I left for TomorrowWorld. To sum it all up in one word is impossible. So much happened. Right now I’m on my way from Atlanta. Somewhere between Minneapolis and Vancouver. I feel horrible, my body aches, I have a burning sensation behind my eyes, I have the chills and tingles. Symptoms of a fever. Might be coming down with the flu. My body is worn out. Just cause tho. I didn’t take it so easy like I did for EDC. EDC had the convenience of healthier food, warmth, shelter, and the peace needed to go to sleep and recover from an intense night. TomorrowWorld was no where’s nearly as physically trying as Burning Man but at times it was tough to endure. Mostly relating to the weather. Atlanta and the Chattahoochee country side were one extreme to the next. Seriously hot during the day. No clouds. Bit of a breeze and all sun. I have a minor sunburn on the top of my head and on my shoulder. And the more I look in the mirror the more I see a bit of a “goggle tan” or “raccoon eyes”. Then at night when the sun went to sleep the temperature dropped drastically. Minimal clothing when the day transitioned to night isn’t ideal. Especially having danced like the way I was. “Sweaty mess might be an understatement”. Cuddle buddies were found along with many many amazingly loving hugs. Not the kind that you get when you meet a raver for the first time. This was deeper then that. It was always the tightest squeeze like they haven’t seen a family member in a really really long time. Yet these hugs were coming from people of all races and religions of the world. It was amazing and truly moving to see the world unite in an area as small at 500 acres. Nothing stopped at the pride and patriotism of each individual. Everyone cared about everyone and not a soul was left behind or alone. People were a bit shy at the beginning, the first night in Dreamville after the Gathering. People were still testing out the waters and getting oriented. Once everyone was settled friendships were made. I set up my tent as best as I could with the amount of light we had. Thankfully I wasn’t too far from the main board walk which was beautifully lit with little string lights. After I finished that I explored a bit. Walked around the camps a bit to see the characters creating their home for the weekend. Found the washrooms and showers. Explored the Dreamville market place and met some new people before getting my first night rest. It wasn’t too chilly that night compared to the rest of the nights I had to endure. It was like as the days passed it became colder and colder. Staying up later, abusing the body more and more and getting as little as two hours of sleep a night max. The after parties which i didn’t take part in too much. For the main reason that I would rather chill with a group of new friends and get to know them a bit more. There were two main groups I loved to hang out with. The Germans and the Free hugs camp! I spent most of my time with the German until the very end. A special someone swept me away to where I should be at that time. I will miss them so much. Free hugs group was by far my favorite group of people. So welcoming. I swear it was about a group of 15 people all lined up ready for hugs at any time. High fives too. Those guys and gals are so RAD.

Oh boy. Tearing up. Darn it. I felt like TomorrowWorld wouldn’t make me sad or have a withdrawal. I think it’s just minor. The mind opening experience that TomorrowWorld has created made me realize, if I can put it into words, that life is way too short to get hung up on the little things. If you don’t like where you are right now, do everything in your power to change it. All it takes is baby step.

“This is YOUR life, make every second legendary!”

I started a journey of self exploration and like minded soul searching. Even though my journey is still just lifting off, I have learned and experienced so much more then I would ever have if I was living the mundane life that most people live. Finding part of what you are searching for is truly rewarding; finding that at TomorrowWorld was just beyond belief.

The next leg of my journey starts in a short time of 51 days. I will be Whistler,BC bound on november 20/13. The start of 48 days in winter madness.

The madness of TomorrowWorld will be with me for life.

Until next time… Stay true to yourself and never stop loving everyone around you.