We leave for Burning Man in five days and it looks like this is all going to come together. The frame is done, the plastic is all cut out, I’ve drilled the million and three holes, and while the lighting will be done a little last minute I have a feeling it will all work out just fine. Speaking of which, I should really thank my friends Rachel and Brian for helping me out so much with the lighting. They are both professional lighting designers in New York City and they volunteered to help me out (as in do all the work) with the lighting. It has been a bit of a logistical pain in the butt to collaborate long-distance, and I have to admit to a few hysterical freak-outs, but I think it will all come together.

I just have a couple of small things to complete before we leave – shellac one one of the pieces, drill a couple more holes (drilling seems like a never-ending task), and finish up the stakes – but thankfully I’m no longer in ‘oh holy crap I have to work 16 hour days or this will never get finished’ mode. I’ve got some time to think about packing and I have even already brainstormed about ideas for next year (but then and realize that that is completely insane and make myself stop).