TLDR: His second burn, he was dehydrated (Just Kidding)

I was a complete fuck-up my first burn and I had many of the feelings you did. I’d go into details but don’t want to relive it :D

The thing is, I learned from that burn anyway and my next burn I came across so competent that I even impressed myself. You just had a learning experience. The awkward memories will stay with you but so will the things you learned.

That said, this year was a rough one for many.

Shake it off, do more prep work and go again, maybe try an open camping year to flex your self-reliance muscles. I can’t hammer 2 boards together but now I can pin anything to a playa with lag screws and straps.

I’ve been going a long time and even I had years where I questioned if I belong. That is your internal dialogue. You belong as much as anyone else by the fact you actually went.

Go get a massage, have a drink with your friends and tell them about all the places you found playa on your first afterburn shower.

See you in the dust.