Con in Confest

OK, things had changed suddenly once again! I walked by the yoga/meditation/chant studio and decided to drop by and say hi. It turned out that Confest, a hippy festival in the outdoors, was that weekend. The people there tried to find a ride for me, as I debated whether it was right or not to bail out on my roommate with the dolphin tour. It was a back and forth decision which really stressed me out, but in the end, my destiny was to go to Confest.

I ended up camping for 4 days or so, and boy, was it amazing! It's like an outdoor rave without the need for drugs and the focus is not on music. It's more about spirituality, healing, nudity, community, acceptance, anti-commercialism, creativity, learning, teaching, vegetarian food, man-made music (no recorded music), fire twirling, relaxing, etc. However, you can see people drinking from time to time, and there seemed to be quite a few people on drugs at night. I met a girl who was on acid and alcohol one night at the drumming beach, and many people looking for mushroom or whatever. I was a good girl and had only sips of alcohol here and there, and maybe a few puffs of cigarettes. It's probably better for me to stay clean but mostly because I went with a bunch of veggie-eating-no-toxin-for-sure people.



There were many different areas where people can hold workshops during the day, and you can organize one by creating one on the schedule board. Workshops I had been to included yoga, tantric meditation, kundalini massage (I left...too intimate!), pranic healing, self enquiry, twin heart meditation, theta magic (attract soulmate), improvdance, shamanic experience, galactic alignment (I left bc the guy probably need some alignment in his brain).


The tantric and kundalini massage were probably not my kind of bag, especially without an intimate partner. I wouldn't exactly feel comfortable to work skin tight with naked men. It's not really about sexuality but some people have that kind of mindset. I worked with a girl for the meditation, fortunately. Later on, this guy came up to us and said he wanted to work with her and since we got together first, he thought we were gay... and that we would make a cute couple. Erm....hmm....


Theta magic was pretty cool. I have only heard about it so it was a good chance for me to see how it's done. Basically it's a lot of question probing and muscle testings to get to the root of one's issue. It's a fast process and the demo girl was really balling her eyes out and releasing her stuff. The topic of that workshop was on attracting soulmate or whatever you want in your life, so we'll see if it really works. I might want to learn this technique but I need to have an unlimited supply of abundance first. Otherwise, I think I'm knowledgeable enough to figure out how to work it.


Shamanic experience was not what I expected but still had its profound learning. The workshop was really basic such as on how to read people's energetic field, but mostly it was more about living life in the proper way. What I got out of it was being able to connect with strangers, especially the chance to stare in the eyes of this French girl who was breathtakingly beautiful. As a group, we even made a human mandala by holding every 4th person's hands.


Improvdance was interesting, and it reminded me of the twins because I think they would have loved it. We mirrored each other and follow one person's movements. Then, we did a dance through a feeling from exploring an object. After, we would watch one person in a group then we imitated and experienced his/her movements.


Other than workshops, I have learned alot from meeting random people. Also, I have received alot of healing and even a massage. I didn't feel I had enough credential to do a workshop but I did do some matrix and reiki work on people. The best part was this chiropractor who works with reconnective eneryg overheard me. He was so excited that I knew about matrix and wanted to get the matrix experience. I didn't know how much effect he would have but I guess it's whatever he wanted and needed to experience. I 2-pointed him and he collapsed on the massage table laughing (made me laugh too) with eyes fluttering rapidly and spine arching at times for 10 minutes or more. When he came back up, I wanted to do time travel, went back 2 years and another same dose of reaction.


There were kitchens where people could eat for free through contribution in cooking, cleaning and/or providing food. I could taste a bit of everything and they were nice spots to chill and hang out.


There were rivers, mud bath, sauna and hot tubs, which meant plenty of naked people roaming around. I finally got over myself and went naked in the river one day, then spent sometime alone in a "contemplative" area after. I have to say that being naked in nature felt pretty darn good. I also really enjoyed taking showers (with curtains!) by a tree with the sun shining on me.


At night, there were fire throwing and drumming performances (african, tribal) with people dancing by the fire. There were also many other areas with different kinds of music going on, whatever people wanted to contribute. The Chai tent was a popular hang out spot in the "market" as well.



There was this dude I chatted with who was somehow really drawn to me and claimed that we had a strong connection. For me, I was totally not attracted to him but he said my energy said otherwise but my body and mind were denying it. At first, I was afraid that he was right, then I thought...no way...BS! I know what I like and that's just his opinion anyways.


It was so nice to be able to connect with any strangers, receive and get tons of healing, shifting more, eat for free, etc. I looked in the mirror when I came back to the city, and wow, do I look so fresh so clean! My skin was nice and I was glowing. Maybe nature, maybe clearings, u know? I was walking around with a big smile the whole day and not as afraid to look or smile at people. Generally, I felt more awareness and acceptance within me.


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My roommate has gone on the dolphin tour without me, which turned out to be crap for her. It was cold and there were no dolphins. I felt a bit bad, so I hope I can make it up to her. Today I have cancelled my tour and BS about having to leave so I got a full refund back. The temperature is starting to drop now, so I hope to meet some dolphins another time.

It was nice to see Rodrigo again, but of course we annoyed each other quickly. We had to say goodbye again and this time is most likely the last time. I met a Japanese girl from him/ his hostel as well. She's older and would laugh at alot of things in a very funny and cute way.

I might have a chance to be an artist assistant for a commerical artist who does portraiture around the world. Many things are paid for with salary on top of that. He actually waited for my application since I have mentioned that I went to art school. We had a good conversation so I'll see if this opportunity will work out. Otherwise, I probably need a vacation from my vacation due to my injured wrist. Maybe I go back to Vancouver soon? Maybe travel around Oz and possibly the world with an artist? Maybe live in seclusion with a bunch of hippies?

Hmm...where to start? It's been a long time! I haven't heard much from many of my friends either. I wonder if the memory of me has been somehow slowly disappearing from their lives?

Last week I finally went to see a physiotherapist for my wrist pain. Apparently, I have injured the tendon of my wrist, which he named it as a "nasty injury" and a "boring injury to treat." Thank, doc. It's ok since his cuteness makes up for it. So that means no more fruit picking/ South Australia plans for me, or working in restaurants (maybe a blessing?). I don't really know if I can do much and it's a even bit frustrating to cut up vegetables for dinner. Things come up and plans change again. I guess I will have to stay in Melbourne for awhile, and not even move around hostels because of my luggages, although I have been offered help by a young German boy from Elephant BP.


After I found out about this, I was scheduled to work at Formula 1 Grand Prix for the Ferrari booth the past weekend. Not that I have ever been into things like that, but it did feel good to be a Ferrari girl. I was pretty excited to get a free top with the colour and style that I wanted. The days were long (10-12 hours with 1 short break) and 2 out of 3 days were almost up to 40 degrees!! I was lacking sleep and the place was dry, dusty, dirty, sweaty, and windy at times. It's nice to be doing retail work again, and eventhough it was tiring, everyone had fun. I also found out that Spanish guys are quite cute.


I had been hanging out with Dan for the past 2 weeks, and had checked out all the gay bars in Melbourne. Dermot from Shepparton also came down to Melbourne for a few days before leaving to NZ, and it was good to be with him for his last days in Oz since those times are one of the most memorable for alot of people. Time has flew by and I still don't have any solid work. What the hell was I so busy with? No idea. Dan has finally left with his German friends to drive along Great Ocean Road to Adelaide, then to outback, Alice Springs, and end up in Darwin. All in 2-3 weeks! Uh...good luck. Just when I felt weird to be alone again, I keep finding new random companies. There has been 2 Taiwanese girls whom I would have washroom chats from time to time. One I have briefly met from the last time I stayed in the hostel has accompanied me to see some live bands in Fitzroy. I asked her because I have only been going to gay bars and was hoping to see the real local scene. It felt like what I wanted would show up for me finally. Even just once is better than nothing.

I also met up with French guy from Shepparton, and the DJ from facebook. Yup, and Rodrigo has came to watch F1 so it's nice to meet him again and show him around. He looks even more ghetto with his hair growing out now.

Meg came before for a weekend and I'm fed up with hearing her repetitive dramas. She really drains my energy when she does that. I hope she finds her man and excitement or whatever.

I found a Gem in Fitzroy- a yoga/meditation centre that only charges by donation or nothing at all. I went in and enjoyed a yoga/chi kung class, with a free meal after that. Then a chanting session and a free chai. Chanting the same old mantra seems to be the main thing for these peope. It was good timing and I went to a retreat with them to someone's house away from the city. We did alot of chanting, did yoga by a river, and had 2 delicious vegetarian meals with Chai and desserts. I haven't been back because of bad timing but I plan to attempt to go in sometime this week.


There have been alot of festivals here such as the Moomba festivals where people chill by the Yarra river to watch wakeboard competition and go on carnival rides for 3 days. Right next to this event was Future Music Festival in Botanical Garden. I walked by and Chicks on Speed was coming on. I wish I was in there but it was sold out long time ago and I can't really splurge on something like that anyways.

I started checking out the big art galleries and they are pretty awesome. The best part is the no charge part. They have really ancient national and international art along with some contemporary exhibitions. I also enjoy the random alley lanes in Melbourne that are filled with graffiti. One time I went into one and ended up in an art gallery with a street artist exhibition.

I don't know what to do now since I can't work at alot of jobs. Maybe it's time to go home? But most of all, I just need to rest my wrist and not be too stressed about finding work. I have planned to finally do the dolphin swim tour with my German roommate, so that's going to be very exciting.

hostel update

I have been hostel hopping again. When I got to the hippy hostel after 3 hours of sleep after a big night partying and walking for 15 minutes with my monstrous baggages, I really wasn't feeling that messy dirty chaos with the smell of a rave it had to offer. I took off and went to Dan's hostel, All Nations, which turned out to be a creepy shit hole. The rooms were of third world country with the same price tags as other more than decent hostels in the city. The only pro is the washroom was modern and relatively clean. I booked there for 3 nights, but it was nice to start cooking and eating dinner with Dan. We've been hanging out alot and so far he doesn't annoy me. I could be a bit more productive though in looking for work. After those 3 days, I moved to the Elephant, which was cheap for the city. So what's the catch? Reviews say that there are no roofs...what does that mean? It meant that the walls don't meet the roofs so basically it's one big ass floor that get sectioned off. I can say I'm sharing the space with a hundred people or something, since I could hear my neighbour clipping his/her nails at night. Luckily, my room is by the window/door, otherwise I would be sleeping in a cubicle. I tried to open the door, and it did, with absolutely nothing outside. That means I can jump/walk out of the room from the second floor.

I'll update on other activities later. I gotta go for now.