Lately I have had the priviledge of witnessing some amazing events! Last night during the NoDa Gallery Crawl these Capoeira performers danced on the street to a drum circle.

There was also a "space suit" performance artist commenting on the environment. He had an aquarium on his back filled with dirt and plants, and a tube ran from it to the inside of his helmet and various points on the suit. He handed me a flower. I am sure there are a myriad of possible interpretations, but mine was that we must rely on ourselves to improve the environment. Maybe it is a glimpse of the future--will we have to quarantine ourselves off and generate our own clean air/living spaces? Will we live in bubble worlds? He looked content, giving me a simple smile even though the suit caused him to move with an awkward and slow pace. To me, this symbolized the inconveniences we may have to adapt to if the environment continues to deteriorate.

Last week I attended the Gospel Shout with some friends. It is an annual event at the United House of Prayer For All People. I do not share the beliefs of the church, but I appreciated the experience in a universal and cultural sense. Much clapping, dancing, and singing ensued! The intensity and passion of the choir and musicians was so moving, I was teary-eyed and broke out in goosebumps through the whole thing!