Steemfest Recovery: Sleepfest

Steemfest was an amazing adventure, full of laughter, authentic connection, and inspiration. I stayed out way too late each night playing, however, not wanting the fun to end.

Not enough sleep, not enough food (my body only wanted little bits at a time) and some serious jet lag has translated into my personal Steemfest recovery program: SLEEPFEST.

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I took this photo of the “Lover’s Bridge” on my way home, late Friday night, after performing for some of my favourite people.

There are statues suspended from the structure of the bridge, and thousands of locks on the sides that couples have put there as symbols of their love. To me, it was one more magical moment in a week of magical moments.

I’ve been meaning to do up a post with all the photos and stories from this past week in Poland, and I will, but it might take a while so I thought I’d get a quick one up first to check in.

Like quite a few people I know, I came home with a bit of a cold. I also had to full-on sprint to make my connection in Frankfurt on the way home. The good news is I made my plane; the bad news is my body is in rough shape.

Actually, with a couple full nights of sleep under my belt, I’m starting to feel better. Yay! But, wow, recovery isn’t instant. I’m not as young as I used to be.

I came home leaner, though. With all the walking, running, and stairs I climbed, plus the whole not eating a lot thing, I managed to lose something like six pounds. Didn’t mean to. Now my body is demanding food and sleep, and not interested in doing much else.

Was it worth it? Oh yes.

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To everyone I met, thank you for being there. To those of you who weren’t able to go, you’re still a part of this, because you’re here on the blockchain that we all love.

I know the crypto market is doing strange things right now, but I’m in it for the long haul, and in it for the people. The friendships I’ve made online and off, the way I’ve been able to share my creativity and the way it’s been received are more valuable than money to me. And I fully believe the monetary value is going to work out well in the end.

So hang in there, my friends. Sleep, take care of yourselves, and keep showing up for each other. We’re making the world a better place by being ourselves and sharing on this beautiful blockchain.

I’ll have a longer post coming soon. Until then, much love!

Whatever happens, keep singing your song!

Peace. @katrina-ariel

Photos mine unless otherwise credited.

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Author bio: Katrina Ariel is an old-soul rebel, musician, tree-hugging yogini, and mama bear to twins. Author of Yoga for Dragon Riders (non-fiction) and Wild Horse Heart (romance), she's another free-spirit swimming in the ocean of Steem.

dragon art: Liiga Smilshkalne

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