Very sad not to have gotten to enjoy the Somerville festivities, but looking forward to meeting Nilly tomorrow. Also very sorry to miss meeting Cindy.
However, I am wiped, and the news from my friend was bad, so I was glad to be there for her. I hope Nilly has a blast touring Boston tomorrow.
I should
really
go to bed soon. 5:30 is going to come dang fast.
Waves at the Nilly party.
You know, I was suspicious that there was no way that anyone could live up to the Nilly hype.
I was wrong.
Waving at the Nillyfolk. Enjoy it while it lasts. Which won't be long enough, trust me. Also, somebody tell her the SFistas--and the non-SFistas who were here this past weekend--miss her.
Nilly is very huggable.
I am one of those people that if you tell me to be there between 7 and 730 , I have a hard time not being there at 650. Never Tell me between 7 and 730 if you really might prefer 730ish. Beig in the bayarea -- a lot more forgiving. -Told kristint I'd meet her between 9 and 930 for breakfast. I made that estimate shortly afgter I rolled out of bed - pre coffee. I was there by my clock - 936.
Also, somebody tell her the SFistas--and the non-SFistas who were here this past weekend--miss her.
Also the SFistas who were not-here.
Curse you, space-time continuum!
You know, I was suspicious that there was no way that anyone could live up to the Nilly hype.
I was wrong.
That's the thing, she's very strong at the core. She's Nilly through and through. She knows who she is and it informs her ethics, and thoughts and spirit. So in person you get to experience her Nillyfullity incarnate and it's a very warm, curious, thoughtful, laughing thing.
And it only takes a moment in her presence to feel as though she has been a part of your life forever.
My pitifully few pictures are here. I have no excuse for my slacking except that I was having way too much fun to remember to take pictures most of the time.
Back from Nillyfest Part 1, having had a wonderful time meeting her, and spending rare time with Cindy and Matt. My face actually hurts from smiling. I'm so sorry that I couldn't arrange for a day off tomorrow for touring -- especially because vw bug is the closest thing they have to a 'native guide' among them....
But they're smart people, and they have maps.