Oregon Trail

My loving mate and I went to Faerieworlds 2010 this year in Eugene Oregon. For some people, that wouldn’t be that big of a deal. But I would like to point out why it was and is still such a big deal to me.

1-     I live in NEBRASKA. Over 24 hour drive ONE WAY. We left Nebraska early Wednesday morning, and arrived in Oregon Thursday night.

2-     Have you heard of Brian Froud? Two of the films that seriously influenced my young life, and therefore my outlook on reality, were “The Dark Crystal” and “Labyrinth”. He was conceptual designer in both films. His books on faerie line my shelves. He and his mate Wendy STARTED this festival. They were THERE. So not only did I get to immerse myself in my love of music and Faerie, but I could in a world created by the mind that designed my fantasies. How could one NOT geek out over the awesomeness of that?

3-     Have you ever been in Nebraska in July? Compare the climate between Nebraska and Oregon at any given time. You can see why I was excited - low temps in the upper 90s (NE) compared to highs in the 80s(OR)… yeah.

4-     I was supposed to go last year. My mate and I had tickets and everything. And then I got sick. Very sick. 2 surgeries in 3 months sick. So we didn’t go. I HAD to go this time, to make up for last time, to prove to myself I could do it.

This was the BIG trip for us this year, and it was TOTALLY worth it. Here are some photos.

                                                                My Mate & Me

                                                           Me with Brian!

                                                     My Mate in front of the Main Stage

One of the MANY performers that weekend was the wonderful S.J. Tucker, both as a solo act and with her group Tricky Pixy. No, I did not drive several thousand miles to JUST see her, but yeah, she’s one of the reasons the trip was so very worth it. After much coaxing from my love, I approached her and requested ‘permission’. I told her I wanted to name my business & blog after her song, and would it be Ok pretty pretty please???

She agreed!

I was shocked! I no longer had an excuse, I had to do this. I procrastinate; I’ve made it an art form. But one of the (many) things I love about my mate is that he sees my gifts and talents and constantly challenges me to use them, to become a better person.

So I am, and I will. This is only the beginning.