Burning Man: YUP i'm ready

I got the job! this makes me an official employee of Costco Soulmate Trading Outlet, Inc. I start sometime in late August and while the $ sucks everything else will be amazing. what this means is that I can no longer clog my pleasant anticipation with concerns about the emotional climate of the desert. all I can do now is continue adding to my supply of overly-sequined halter tops and tin/vinyl skirts.
SOOOO EXCITED!!!
for those who-er close you will understand how much this means to me, for everyone else, picture the huge ass grin on my face.
ta

ps. those big bad grade 6's stole my voice...now I sound like one of Them

included below is my application letter. A bit of light reading if yer inclined, but don't tell ANYONE about the country music thing!

Dear Annie

What intrigues me the most about Burning Man is the freedom it represents. I picture myself in the desert expressing everything that defines who I am. While I cannot tell you right now what those defining features are, I know that they will be brilliant and bold, fun and life-changing.

I spend much of my time being Miss W., a responsible, somewhat shy school teacher. Inside I am a secret freak. The greatest thrills in my life so far have been sky-diving, body modification and breaking other people's expectations of me. I love my life as it is but I know that the more experiences I have the more well-rounded and enlightened I will become.

What I know about Costco as a camp intrigues me and I know that in being there I will come back to Victoria a changed girl. I welcome all of the adventures and new experiences that await me. I am a romantic and look forward to meeting people through the Costco store (a place I know I will be invaluable to), I am excited about the idea that I will help people make connections with other individuals that they may cherish even after the playa dust is rinsed from their hair. One can only wonder about how some of those people will influence my world. I can think of no better way to spend my first Burning Man than meeting and serving people through the Costco Soulmate Trading Outlet.

Regarding to my tolerance for the weather conditions on the playa-I have experienced the Mexican Baja in 113º summer heat so I am confident that I will survive the summer heat of the desert. I understand the importance of protecting my body from the sun and of keeping it well hydrated. I revel in the summer sun-bring it on!
On the flipside, a 10 000 person mud wrestling pit? I see no problem in that either.

The best way to spice up oatmeal- that's easy, a touch of maple syrup (I am the definitive Canadian girl after all), brown sugar and warm-water plumped raisins.
OR
A warm water oatmeal bath for two, spiced up with kisses and soft touches...certainly the preferred choice although more likely to increase appetite rather than diminish it.

The things that I am most passionate about are people, namely my friends (the ones I've had for years as well as the ones I have yet to meet), my family and my students. I possess the ability to enhance the lives of others and openly welcome them to enhance mine, this has made me the woman I am today.
Oh...and chocolate, mmmm truffles
Um, and sunshine, the ocean, playful sex (is there any other kind?), hiking, travel, adrenaline, music...
*Being me while figuring out who I am*

aSecret when I am driving alone, I listen to country music REALLY loud and sing at the top of my lungs. Better be careful with that info, if it gets out, I'm liable to teach all of Costco how to two-step ;)

This is the year that I am meant to discover Burning Man. I am in a great space emotionally and intellectually and I am secure in my various relationships. I have heard many wonderful things about the Costco family for three years and am certain that you will fall in love with me just as I will with you. I am aware that there are many great camps on the playa, however, Costco is the one that stands out for me above all others.

I can't wait to here from you, my school girl skirt and goggles are packed and ready go.
*toes crossed*
Sheena

Posted by Sheena at March 30, 2004 05:44 PM