Lora aka Iris, 46

Where do you call home?
Austin, TX

Been to Burning Man before? When?
Not yet, but I've participated in 10 of the last 13 Burning Flipsides in Austin and a wide assortment of other regional events.

Camped with PolyParadise Before?
Nope

Who I Am - Happy, creative, professional, self-sufficient, down-to-earth momma...comfortable in my own skin, confident in my abilities, aware of my boundaries but not afraid of pushing them. Recently relocated to the big city, spreading my wings and learning to fly solo.

While attending "Orfunner" in Austin last year, watching the Man burn @ BRC via webcam, I got the call that my home was burning in Bastrop...irony or synchronicity? Reality show: "Extreme Home Makeover : Material Transcendence Edition" :) It has been a truly enlightening experience, liberating in every way and I am finally free to live for me. In January, my best friend and I divorced, keeping the 'best friends' part of our relationship intact and thriving. I've been poly since waaay before I knew there was a name for it and am becoming involved in the local poly community.

Why Burning Man? – Because it is my idea of Utopia...harsh, beautiful, wild, bountiful, awe-inspiring, cooperative, burning bliss. Or maybe something else, I don't really know, just that I've wanted/felt compelled to be part of BRC since I knew it existed and I strive to apply the 10 principals to all facets of my life. This year, due to circumstances beyond my control, I have been gifted the opportunity to participate and i am grateful.

Toughest Thing - The limitations of linear time...it's waaay overrated.

Best Thing -Love, truth and hugs!

Burning Man Advice - Yes, I've received lots of advice and hope for more :)