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i spent the whole day (after a generous amount of sleeping in, which was hardly enough) outside in the glorious sunshine - and shade - at grassrootsfest. it's about time i got to go. it took me a while to relax and get over whatever anxiety or depression had me going this morning, but everything i'd heard/read was true about the friendly community, the performers, the food and the "vibes" (i also met babies named buddha and grasshopper, FYI).
in order to oddly justify/explain my going i thought of it as an anthropological experiment. grassrootsfest is some of the best people watching i've experienced in my entire life. i made friends, however temporary, indulged in fresh hot food on every whim, stood and sat and lay back and listened to music, and did lots of walking. taughannock falls is down the road and a mix of cliffs and corn fields cover the area. i had no agenda, everything i needed (or i hunted it down) and somehow mustered up more inner calm, adventuresomeness and social confidence than i've felt like i've had in a long time. i think i'd been coming into a better mood state for a few days, and i feel good about what's ahead.
in order to oddly justify/explain my going i thought of it as an anthropological experiment. grassrootsfest is some of the best people watching i've experienced in my entire life. i made friends, however temporary, indulged in fresh hot food on every whim, stood and sat and lay back and listened to music, and did lots of walking. taughannock falls is down the road and a mix of cliffs and corn fields cover the area. i had no agenda, everything i needed (or i hunted it down) and somehow mustered up more inner calm, adventuresomeness and social confidence than i've felt like i've had in a long time. i think i'd been coming into a better mood state for a few days, and i feel good about what's ahead.