Name: Sher (SherLuv)

Where do you call home?
Escondido, CA in San Diego County

Been to Burning Man before? When?
'99 & '11
Camped with PolyParadise Before?
'99 & '11

Why Burning Man? Well Touch / aka _Greg (Stroke Greg) my Hub0 invented the Human Carcass Wash at PolyParadise because he knew I would never go to the playa unless I could get wet at least once a day. After introducing it the first year he gifted it at Burning Man, I came with him the following year and camped at PolyParadise. I volunteered at HCW every day of course and loved it. Since then I have associated with San Diego Burners, held burner parties in my home, and started volunteering for regional events.

After attending again in 2011 (my second burn) and seeing how much PP has grown and changed, how could I not want to attend in 2012?

Volunteer on the Playa? I worked with Human Carcass Wash and Poly HAI Tea and led a puja/play party in the PPPP last year. This year I am going to a ranger mentor shift and hope to be a Black Rock Ranger.

PolyParadise Favorite Moments: Watching WildChild lovingly wash and care for Scotto's feet daily in our lounge area, watching Touch get awarded a superhero medal last year for creating the HCW, sharing outrageous and delicious meals and conversations at camp, attending and leading Poly HAI Tea, and of course watching the joy of people's faces when they go through the HCW.

Toughest thing: Trying to breath when the dust is blowing hard and trying to sleep when the art cars go by. Thank Goddess for face masks and ear plugs.

Best thing: Drinking as much as I can in and bringing it all back home and creating Burning Man every day in my San Diego community. I love, love, love my PolyParadise campmates.

Burning Man Advise: Have fun. Don't try to see and do everything, pick a few key events to attend. Take some time to wander out where the playa art is near the Man effigy by day and by night. If you get stuck in a dust storm, try to chill in the nearest theme camp until it is over. Stay hydrated.