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Post by Free Spirit Alessia on Mar 4, 2012 21:34:10 GMT -5
Hey guys,
There might be a thread somewhere out there but I couldn't find anything on this topic, so my apologies if there is.
I am recently single and I refuse to sit at home waiting for something to change. I decided I am going to do anything and everything I want to do, which includes me doing things alone.
My first dilemma is, I want to go to a concert (Brett Dennen) and NOBODY I am friends with or even know, are interested in going.
My second is, I want to go on a vacation alone.
My question is; have you ever gone to a concert, travel, or anything else solo?
Please tell me about your experiences, I am very interested to hear about them!
I have concerns like safety, meeting new people, etc.
(If there is a thread with this topic please post a link)
Ok so I am from a different generation, but am experiencing something similar. Not Single but am recently an empty nester. The kids have all been raised and I find myself looking for new experiences. I still love music from my younger days but like most of the music from your generation.
Odd that you mention Brett Dennen he has been my favorite artist for a few years now. I have saw him once with my wife and once I went alone.
This year will be my third Bonnoroo and I plan to go alone this time. Have experanced it once with a friend and last year with my 21 yr Daughter.
I do go camping alone from time to time since I don't have many friends who still like to tent camp. "Spoild on Condos" haha
Briefly: I went to Superball IX solo this past summer. I flew up there, rented a car, camped, the whole bit, alone. It was a wonderful experience. There were times when I missed my regular show friends and felt a truly crushing sense of loneliness. And there were times the freedom and ecstasy were almost too amazing to handle. I loved being able to do whatever I wanted to whenever I wanted to.
And of course, being a Phish festival, everyone I spoke to was a new friend, but as I travelled around the grounds I was solo.
It was a beautiful spiritual experience I wouldn't trade for anything. I'm travelling solo to Bonnaroo this year (pending vacation day approval since I just transfered to a different branch) and am very excited.
It can be pretty fun doing things on your own. You go where you want, when you want, for as long as you want. You don't have to make plans ahead of time with people in your group, or have any predetermined plans of any kind. You just have to remember that you are the only one looking out for you, so keep your wits about you, and everything will be great.
I have done 3 Roos and 3 other festivals solo. Probably half of the concerts I go to I go alone. I always have a great time. That said I'm a pretty independent person.
Bravo on building some strength in your wings...that's all you'll need to fly solo. The more you do it, the easier it gets.
I was in your same boat about 10yrs ago: newly single and wanted to see a show but positively DREADED the thought of going alone. For my first solo show, I drove 6hrs one way. The hardest part wasn't being "alone" during the show, because that's impossible. (You're surrounded by people and focused on the performer, so it's like your date is on stage.) No, the hardest part was driving back alone and not being able to discuss the show w/anyone! Now I go to shows alone several times a year. It's no big deal.
I did 'Roo solo my 2nd time: showed up w/all my gear, still unsure of how to pitch my tent (having done it just once before the previous year with help from friends). My neighbors helped me set up, and we enjoyed each other's company the rest of the weekend. I'm sure your experience will be just as pleasant, esp. if you say you're flying solo for the 1st time. That fact alone suggests that you're a brave, music-loving soul dedicated to enjoying life. And who wouldn't want to camp next to somebody with your positive outlook? It's awesome!
The only thing I wish I'd done differently is join Camp Inforoo the year I went solo. I lurked on the board for 3yrs before joining & finally meeting people in person. If I'd camped w/Camp Inforoo, I would've met tons of people...who also go to shows together. I'll bet there are Inforoosters at every show you want to see. We're ALL music junkies; most of us are friends who love to go to shows & festivals together. You're a 'Roo vet... this should be old news to you! So just get out there & carpe the hell outta the diem!
There might be a thread somewhere out there but I couldn't find anything on this topic, so my apologies if there is.
I am recently single and I refuse to sit at home waiting for something to change. I decided I am going to do anything and everything I want to do, which includes me doing things alone.
My first dilemma is, I want to go to a concert (Brett Dennen) and NOBODY I am friends with or even know, are interested in going.
My second is, I want to go on a vacation alone.
My question is; have you ever gone to a concert, travel, or anything else solo?
Please tell me about your experiences, I am very interested to hear about them!
I have concerns like safety, meeting new people, etc.
(If there is a thread with this topic please post a link)
Post by easymorningrebel on Mar 20, 2013 16:44:33 GMT -5
I moved to FL in 2005 and found out about a festival I'd never heard of 15 minutes from where I lived. I didn't know a soul when I moved here. Went, made a friend, had a blast and never looked back. Since then I've gone to plenty of shows by myself, most of my friends down here don't share my taste in music and that's fine. Branch out, I've never done a vacation alone before, but if you decide to do it, go somewhere where you can make friends easily, like Bonnaroo!! Good luck!
There might be a thread somewhere out there but I couldn't find anything on this topic, so my apologies if there is.
I am recently single and I refuse to sit at home waiting for something to change. I decided I am going to do anything and everything I want to do, which includes me doing things alone.
My first dilemma is, I want to go to a concert (Brett Dennen) and NOBODY I am friends with or even know, are interested in going.
My second is, I want to go on a vacation alone.
My question is; have you ever gone to a concert, travel, or anything else solo?
Please tell me about your experiences, I am very interested to hear about them!
I have concerns like safety, meeting new people, etc.
(If there is a thread with this topic please post a link)
Post by 8getfunky8 on Mar 20, 2013 17:10:55 GMT -5
Just got back from a Euro trip, where a few friends joined me for certain legs of the trip but a lot of the time I was going solo. There is pros and cons to traveling solo but one huge plus is that it almost forces you to meet new people and you get to do WHATEVER YOU WANT!!
Meet some new people and find them kind of annoying after 15 mins? Just leave them. Not feeling a certain show at Bonnaroo? Just leave without guilt of making one of your friends miss some of the act they wanted to see.
I would definitely go to Bonnaroo solo if my friends dropped out, but every year our group grows and I'm happy about that! Whenever I get lost or separated at Bonnaroo I always end up meeting tons of cool people, its a great first solo trip I would say!
chicojuarz, IDK it just appeared in front of my eyes one day. If people read dates, they'll realize she doesn't need advice. Just let me have fun playing matchmaker....
Post by HeavierThings on Mar 20, 2013 17:34:02 GMT -5
I am a very single person, and I'm not afraid to hit concerts alone. I usually have to too, because my friends can be lame about concerts. When I'm flying solo to a concert, I just keep a friendly, open demeanor, which usually helps with making acquaintance with someone around you. I'll do all kinds of things by myself. I figure, just because I don't have someone to do things with doesn't mean I shouldnt do the things I want. I'll go to the movies, get a bite to eat, whatever by myself. Plus, gives a great opportunity for some great people watching.
First off good for you. Second off, live your life like it is your life to live. In preparation of such activities I recommend watching Buddy Wakefield as he might be able to help put things in better perspective.
Make the journey the destination.
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i am a very independent person who is almost in a way required to do stuff alone (or i would go nuts!). concerts and fests are often the only times that i am not weighed down by my work or other things that stress me out in life. it is almost like i am a battery that is recharging. it will feel weird for you at first to do things alone, but after you get used to it you actually will prefer it in some situations (IMO anyways).
as far as being safe, i can tell you as a woman that you almost always know when you are in a situation that you feel you are in danger. don't get too wasted on your own, stay in a populated area, do research on hotels/areas of town you are visiting in etc. and you should be fine.
don't let these kinds of challenges keep you from doing things alone!
Post by FuzzyWarbles on Mar 20, 2013 18:58:19 GMT -5
Anyways, back on topic. Going to a fest like Roo or a conceert back home solo that none of your friends want to attend can be really fun. You're likely to meet new people since those there will share similar interest. An advantage of doing a fest alone is being able to run around and do and see all the things you want to without making sacrifices to your schedule.
I bet there are some DC area folks on here that like to go to basketball games too.
Briefly: I went to Superball IX solo this past summer. I flew up there, rented a car, camped, the whole bit, alone. It was a wonderful experience. There were times when I missed my regular show friends and felt a truly crushing sense of loneliness. And there were times the freedom and ecstasy were almost too amazing to handle. I loved being able to do whatever I wanted to whenever I wanted to.
And of course, being a Phish festival, everyone I spoke to was a new friend, but as I travelled around the grounds I was solo.
It was a beautiful spiritual experience I wouldn't trade for anything. I'm travelling solo to Bonnaroo this year (pending vacation day approval since I just transfered to a different branch) and am very excited.
I go to shows by myself all the time. Like probably 90% of the shows I've seen in the past few years, I've gone by myself. Sometimes I make friends, sometimes I don't. But I'm always happy that I went rather than staying at home.
I went to London semi-by myself. I stayed with friends, but they were so busy that their apartment was basically just a place for me to sleep. I took them to dinner one night but other than that, I was on my own. I picked up a copy of Time Out and found all sorts of random things to do like Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music in the middle of the day. I did a couple of walking tours, including a pub tour. When I was feeling especially lonely, I went to Harrod's and got a makeover. Basically I did all the things I might do by myself but in another country and it was awesome. It definitely helped that there wasn't a language barrier.
A friend of mine just did a walking tour of Morocco. She had to pay extra for having a room by herself, but she just factored that into the cost of the trip. And she made friends with a couple who come to our area semi-regularly so now she has some new friends who have similar interests.
Post by ShortieSensei on Mar 27, 2013 11:56:16 GMT -5
Last year I took a 4 hour trip to Atlanta by myself to go see a concert. Original plans were for my best friend to meet me out there but she ended up not going. Luckily, it was bright and beautiful outside so I was able to walk around downtown and enjoy the park before I went to go stand in line for my show. There were a couple guys who were in line before me and I made the initial move to speak to them. Considering we were going to be in line for a pretty long time before the show, I refused to sit there and keep to myself. The guys ended up being really cool and even saved my spot in line when I went to go walk around. Best concert I've been to thus far.
There's definitely a sense of freedom & independence that comes with going to shows by yourself. You don't have to worry about people your with complaining and wanting to leave and pull you from your good time.