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?