26 August 2007

day 25: the ami parade

the pictures simply do not do the parade justice. the parade was far more better then I could ever hope for. it was magical. it has been a wonderful week, granted a handful of moments of intense frustration, but that goes with the territory.

Right now, I feel kinda comfortably perfect, I can't explain why, but I think it's because I am not worried about a float, i'm not over-cafinated, it's a comfortable temperature, i'm in front of a fan, I don't feel like a dirt bag, and I am really proud of myself. Last night, I felt an overwhleming feeling of "man, i'm good and I am glad I am here". I couldn't have had a better night, being in my clouded leopard puppet, playing with the crowd, in front of a gorgeous float I designed and made with a fantastic bunch of folks.

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front of the parade

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jeri's rainbow float, the story of A'dek

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african drummers and dancers

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me in the leopard puppet in front of the turtle float

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didi who sat on top of the turtle during the parade

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jessie's float of the giant tree god

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jake with samba drummers