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Clips from the Burning Man 2022 vlog I’ve been working on. Video is finished and linked in bio. One of the most impactful experiences I had at Burning Man was not even during the actual event. It was while the city was coming down. The same people that I had just seen expressing themselves with extraordinary outfits were now dressed in the usual day to day clothes. I realized as I watched these ‘weirdos,’ like myself, in their normal clothes, that underneath those suits, serious faces and followed social norms in the ‘outside world,’ there may just be someone as ‘weird’ as I am. #burningman #wakingdreams #blackrockdesert #blackrockcity #playadust #industwetrust #burner #burners #bipocburners #burningmanfestival #burningman2022

I have been wanting to share this story, and catch up, for months! We decided we could trek it miles through the flooded Black Rock City desert, and we vlogged it. This was absolutely my favorite video to edit! You can watch it on our YouTube channel, linked in bio. Would you risk Burning Man 2024? Thank you so much @jamenpercy.burn & @launchpix for creating the Burning Man 2023 map in the YT video. @art_of_steam , we are so grateful for the experience in your absolutely gorgeous Banya. Also thank you @northshoresauna for the great pop up tent sauna in the video!

We got kidnapped for our birthday! 🎉 One moment, we were clueless. The next, we were in a car, blindfolded, with no idea where we’d be for the next 12 hours. But this was more than just a wild surprise—this was about friendship, trust, and feeling truly seen. This vlog isn’t just about an epic birthday adventure; it’s also a reflection on self-acceptance, emotional vulnerability, and the power of surrounding ourselves with people who genuinely appreciate us for who we are. We also touched on six life lessons and practices for mental health. I’m curious: What’s something someone did that made you feel truly seen? Maybe we can all pick up a few ideas on how to show up for the people we care about. #selfimprovement #emotionalfitness #surprisebirthday #birthdayvlog #unforgettablememories #emotionalintelligence

So, for this Valentine’s, I decided to lean more into my partner’s main love language: acts of service, which is different from my main one. The last week was so much more busy than I expected and I ended up not coming up with a cookie recipe ahead of time. So the moment came in which I wanted to have these cookies done and I had to just wing it. I am glad I had already ordered Lineage’s Animal Based Complete, because I woke up this morning to our last bag empty on the kitchen counter. Apparently dipping frozen bananas into it is delicious, at least according to Zack. The few hours of daily sunlight we have here in the pacific northwest during the winter were slowly disappearing while I made those cookies, and this was the last sunny day of the week, so I was delighted that we somehow made it to the spot with a few minutes to spare before the sun fully set.

Every time I posted one of these vanlife stories over the last few weeks, it felt like I was getting to take you all on the journey with us—as if I was getting to travel with friends. It means so much when I get a message or run into someone who has enjoyed the stories. It’s been amazing catching up and being able to dive right into what you’ve been up to, connecting over the things we’ve each done. So, if you’ve been tuning in and enjoying the stories, thank you for being here. I made sure to save all the stories in the highlights and strung together a YouTube video of all of them. I added chapters for each destination to the video, so that you can jump to whichever part of the story you want.

Y’all, sincerely, our lifestyle choices: Nose to tail animal based diet No seed oils No non-stick pans No plastics in the kitchen Tallow home made skin and hair products only Home made freeze dried organ supplements Reverse osmosis water only Home made electrolytes mix Mobility and function-focused training Nurturing our circadian rhythm Buying beef directly from the local farm, 2 hrs away Wearing 100% undyed, untreated, organic clothing as often as possible And so much more Really slows things down,😅 That said, it’s absolutely worth the benefit to our health, and thus quality of life and mental wellness. So, we appreciate the things that can make it a little easier while still fitting into our lifestyle, (especially if it also means taking up less space in our tiny van fridge and being able to take spontaneous hikes without having to cook. 😂) #animalbased #animalbased30 #animalbasednutrition #animalbasedrecipes #animalbasedsnacks #carnivoreish #nontoxicliving #nontoxichome #nontoxicproducts #nontoxiclifestyle #nontoxiclife #nontoxic #hikingsnacks #posthike

Our chaotic try at nomadic living with a dog while working - Part 3 As you likely already know, we have been taking a few months to make it through the western U.S. in our converted van! There has been so much that has happened and so many amazing, gorgeous stops. I am so excited to continue sharing with you, which I will likely do in the stories. Honestly, though, somebody send help. If you have a strategy for keeping on top of everything, while being at a new place and having a new schedule every day, please share. #vanlifestyle #vanlifeadventures #vanliving #vanlifeideas #vanlifewithdogs #vanlifediaries #utahtravels #coralpinksanddunes #pinksand

It’s hectic! We are still on our van life road trip, and it’s still go-go-go all the time. (Thank goodness for the Lineage snacks.) But we have done so much! I am loving every minute of it, even when the solar power decides not to work and it’s below freezing outside 🤣 #animalbaseddiet #animalbasednutrition #animalbased #vanlifediaries #vanlifeadventures #vanlifedog

Y’all, we are still on the road! We left October 3rd (there is more info in the stories.) But honestly it feels like we left when we headed out to Burning Man, because we have not been able to fully land at home since then. Hope you enjoy the sneak peak into our van life style and travels while Zack works and Demona, our dog, joins. #saltlakecity #utah #vanlifetravel #vanlife #roadtrip #vanlifestyle #animalbased #animalbasednutrition #americanbully

As I write this, I am watching the sun rise over Salt Lake City, casting a warm glow over the mountains that are so near by. We will be leaving and on our way to Los Angeles somewhere in the next 24 hours. The drive is yet again going to be long, and I am hoping to stop at Zion, even if briefly. But editing our Burning Man 2024 video is still getting done amongst all of it. While I edit, the vibrant colors, surreal art, and electric energy in each scene bring me right back to the desert. One of my favorite parts of editing these videos is getting to relive the magic. #burningman2024 #burningman #burningmanvlog #vlog

I was SO excited after our burn to start editing a video to share our amazing experience with ya'll. But when we got home, half our footage was gone. We looked for days. We tore through every bag, searched every corner of the apartment, and crawled through our van. Eventually we figured we had slimply dropped it somewhere out on playa. Desperate, we even posted on Facebook groups, hoping someone miraculously had found it. Weeks later, we finally found it in a super bizzare location! We are yet again on the road, but I am beyond excited at this point to get started on this video. 1) I finally got to ride on a unicorn!! 2 & 3) I got to embrace my Red Queen character. 4) Jackalopes! 5) This year's theme was definitely my favorite so far 6 & 7) We made it to tea time 8) Who we spent it with was what made our burn the wonderful experience that it was. 9) The Man 10) Notice the catapillar 11) We quietly observe the city from top a piece of art 12) This sea dragon ship wreck was such a large and detailed piece of art. I am looking forward to showing more of it. 13) Enjoying a live musical performance, while trying to survive a dust storm.

We’ve made the final call: Burning Man is on for us this year! Goodbye previous plans. Each time I attend, simply experiencing Black Rock City and its people significantly contributes to my personal growth and mental well-being. However, this year, I want to be more intentional about it. I’m thinking of building a flexible schedule that includes activities specifically geared toward mental health and self-improvement. What are some of the Burning Man workshops and events that you have attended in the past or are considering attending this year that help your mental health and personal growth? If you have not visited before, what kind of classes do you think you would look out for, if you did? #burningman #burningman2024 #vlog