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I do actually enjoy being around her when we hang out (infrequently) but I do occasionally have a twinge of sadness about the whole thing.
Yeah one of my exes who I genuinely loved more than anyone so far just got out of rehab. I haven't seen her in two years since she went to another rehab and she asked me to pick her up from an NA meeting the other day. Seeing her felt so fucking great, we still had all of our same inside jokes and the chemistry was all there still. While she was telling me a story, I had a moment where I was fighting back tears as I looked in her eyes. This was the girl who I thought I would eventually marry and my parents and all my family loved her and thought I'd marry as well. Her Dad even said he gives me permission to wife her before I even asked. I just realized how much I missed her when we were hanging out. We got Tim Hortons and just shot the shit for a good couple hours, I felt so happy, but I can't pursue that in anyway because shes only got like a month clean and has a lot of shit to work out with herself. Shit sucks
Yea, thats the biggest issue I have a hard time with after my recent longterm relationship was lost. I really thought that she was going to be the person who I was going to spend my life with and have kids with. When I was young it was no big deal breaking up with someone, but I spent 10 years coming to the conclusion that she was the one, changing my personality and future plans to mold to hers only to have it all fall apart so suddenly. Kinda tosses life into a spin cycle for awhile. Good news is, im making some moves bringing the Facebook game out of hiatus.
Yeah one of my exes who I genuinely loved more than anyone so far just got out of rehab. I haven't seen her in two years since she went to another rehab and she asked me to pick her up from an NA meeting the other day. Seeing her felt so fucking great, we still had all of our same inside jokes and the chemistry was all there still. While she was telling me a story, I had a moment where I was fighting back tears as I looked in her eyes. This was the girl who I thought I would eventually marry and my parents and all my family loved her and thought I'd marry as well. Her Dad even said he gives me permission to wife her before I even asked. I just realized how much I missed her when we were hanging out. We got Tim Hortons and just shot the shit for a good couple hours, I felt so happy, but I can't pursue that in anyway because shes only got like a month clean and has a lot of shit to work out with herself. Shit sucks
Damn, that's a tough one dude. I'm glad to hear your friend is doing better though. Hopefully there is a future for you two somewhere on down the line.
Yeah one of my exes who I genuinely loved more than anyone so far just got out of rehab. I haven't seen her in two years since she went to another rehab and she asked me to pick her up from an NA meeting the other day. Seeing her felt so fucking great, we still had all of our same inside jokes and the chemistry was all there still. While she was telling me a story, I had a moment where I was fighting back tears as I looked in her eyes. This was the girl who I thought I would eventually marry and my parents and all my family loved her and thought I'd marry as well. Her Dad even said he gives me permission to wife her before I even asked. I just realized how much I missed her when we were hanging out. We got Tim Hortons and just shot the shit for a good couple hours, I felt so happy, but I can't pursue that in anyway because shes only got like a month clean and has a lot of shit to work out with herself. Shit sucks
Yea, thats the biggest issue I have a hard time with after my recent longterm relationship was lost. I really thought that she was going to be the person who I was going to spend my life with and have kids with. When I was young it was no big deal breaking up with someone, but I spent 10 years coming to the conclusion that she was the one, changing my personality and future plans to mold to hers only to have it all fall apart so suddenly. Kinda tosses life into a spin cycle for awhile. Good news is, im making some moves bringing the Facebook game out of hiatus.
Yeah I remember reading about it ending a couple of weeks ago. 10 years is seriously a long time, I'm glad you're getting a step in the right direction and making moves as you said. You're probably going to be learning so much more about yourself now that the opinion and perspective of another person isn't coming into play. Plus the experience of being in a relationship for 10 years probably shows your potential for a commitment which most people have difficulty identifying. I wish you well in your endeavor.
I don't know what you look like PrometheYeezus, but 10goldbees and Roo'adelphia are both exceptionally good looking, so I'll go ahead and say you are as well. I am judging you all superficially, but I feel confident you'll come out on top. And maybe on HR posters of your own. Zoom zoom!
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
I don't know what you look like PrometheYeezus, but 10goldbees and Roo'adelphia are both exceptionally good looking, so I'll go ahead and say you are as well. I am judging you all superficially, but I feel confident you'll come out on top. And maybe on HR posters of your own. Zoom zoom!
Well now I'm super glad I decided to vent in this thread!
And agreed, I'm certain PrometheYeezus is handsome as hell.
Folks, use sunscreen & wear protective clothing. And don't skip seeing a dermatologist. I just got a call that the mole I had removed from my scalp last week, that I asked to be removed for vanity reasons, is actually pre-melanoma grade severe. I have to go back next week for them to remove more of the area & treatment.
Folks, use sunscreen & wear protective clothing. And don't skip seeing a dermatologist. I just got a call that the mole I had removed from my scalp last week, that I asked to be removed for vanity reasons, is actually pre-melanoma grade severe. I have to go back next week for them to remove more of the area & treatment.
Oh man, thank goodness for vanity that prompted you to have it removed! I burned my part this weekend and I pondered how your scalp could even be screened for things like that.
Folks, use sunscreen & wear protective clothing. And don't skip seeing a dermatologist. I just got a call that the mole I had removed from my scalp last week, that I asked to be removed for vanity reasons, is actually pre-melanoma grade severe. I have to go back next week for them to remove more of the area & treatment.
Oh jeez, I'm so glad it was caught early. But I'm sorry you're having to deal with this now
Folks, use sunscreen & wear protective clothing. And don't skip seeing a dermatologist. I just got a call that the mole I had removed from my scalp last week, that I asked to be removed for vanity reasons, is actually pre-melanoma grade severe. I have to go back next week for them to remove more of the area & treatment.
Jeez. That's scary. Glad they caught it so soon. Cover up everyone!
GRRRRRRR When you really need someone to vent to and your work bff isn't in.
I don't usually post in here, but I need to get it out. Some of you might know that my brother is an addict. I just talked to him (to give him money to go into rehab, again, on behalf of my parents who are currently in Florida) and he gave me a 20 minute explanation as to why the feds are after him.
There are hidden cameras in his motel room- he's even downloading apps that can "detect" them. He feels drafts on the back of his neck while lying in bed and smoke goes the wrong direction.
He's being followed- every day, all day. He followed some old couple for 5 hours a few days ago until they drove through the North End of Hartford where 20 cars convened to make him lose them. Every time he passes a car on the side of the road, it pulls out behind him. He makes notes of the types of cars, colors, and license plates of those who follow him and he has "figured out" the patterns (certain plate combinations, certain colors, certain makes/models). He recently found a "body shop" that's housing 100 cars that fit this description. "You go to that shop and see for yourself"
The way his car looks and sounds when it unlocks has changed which means they've been playing with his car. He watches "hours of YouTube videos" on this and found out that your AM radio can tell you if a tracking device is in your car (it is). He takes the battery out of his phone when he doesn't need it so try to avoid tracking.
He says that they've hacked his phone so he can't turn off wifi, can't use the front facing camera (he began to try to take photos of the drivers of these cars), and other things are going weird.
So on.
"You just wait, a few months from now when the entire town of East Hartford is gone because of this federal investigation, you'll know I am not being crazy"
I should note
This is so painful. The upside to the paranoia is that he is (hopefully) checking himself into rehab today to hide from it all.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
GRRRRRRR When you really need someone to vent to and your work bff isn't in.
I don't usually post in here, but I need to get it out. Some of you might know that my brother is an addict. I just talked to him (to give him money to go into rehab, again, on behalf of my parents who are currently in Florida) and he gave me a 20 minute explanation as to why the feds are after him.
There are hidden cameras in his motel room- he's even downloading apps that can "detect" them. He feels drafts on the back of his neck while lying in bed and smoke goes the wrong direction.
He's being followed- every day, all day. He followed some old couple for 5 hours a few days ago until they drove through the North End of Hartford where 20 cars convened to make him lose them. Every time he passes a car on the side of the road, it pulls out behind him. He makes notes of the types of cars, colors, and license plates of those who follow him and he has "figured out" the patterns (certain plate combinations, certain colors, certain makes/models). He recently found a "body shop" that's housing 100 cars that fit this description. "You go to that shop and see for yourself"
The way his car looks and sounds when it unlocks has changed which means they've been playing with his car. He watches "hours of YouTube videos" on this and found out that your AM radio can tell you if a tracking device is in your car (it is). He takes the battery out of his phone when he doesn't need it so try to avoid tracking.
He says that they've hacked his phone so he can't turn off wifi, can't use the front facing camera (he began to try to take photos of the drivers of these cars), and other things are going weird.
So on.
"You just wait, a few months from now when the entire town of East Hartford is gone because of this federal investigation, you'll know I am not being crazy"
I should note
This is so painful. The upside to the paranoia is that he is (hopefully) checking himself into rehab today to hide from it all.
I am so sorry, Bonz. I have dealt with these same exact things from my mom. She was convinced the FBI were following her, trying to take my brother and I away from her. Hide in my friend's treehouse with my brother (he was 10 at the time) for 3 days. Mental illness (& substance abuse) can truly be devastating to all around that person. Today I have no relationship with my mother because of it. Hugs to you, my friend.
GRRRRRRR When you really need someone to vent to and your work bff isn't in.
I don't usually post in here, but I need to get it out. Some of you might know that my brother is an addict. I just talked to him (to give him money to go into rehab, again, on behalf of my parents who are currently in Florida) and he gave me a 20 minute explanation as to why the feds are after him.
There are hidden cameras in his motel room- he's even downloading apps that can "detect" them. He feels drafts on the back of his neck while lying in bed and smoke goes the wrong direction.
He's being followed- every day, all day. He followed some old couple for 5 hours a few days ago until they drove through the North End of Hartford where 20 cars convened to make him lose them. Every time he passes a car on the side of the road, it pulls out behind him. He makes notes of the types of cars, colors, and license plates of those who follow him and he has "figured out" the patterns (certain plate combinations, certain colors, certain makes/models). He recently found a "body shop" that's housing 100 cars that fit this description. "You go to that shop and see for yourself"
The way his car looks and sounds when it unlocks has changed which means they've been playing with his car. He watches "hours of YouTube videos" on this and found out that your AM radio can tell you if a tracking device is in your car (it is). He takes the battery out of his phone when he doesn't need it so try to avoid tracking.
He says that they've hacked his phone so he can't turn off wifi, can't use the front facing camera (he began to try to take photos of the drivers of these cars), and other things are going weird.
So on.
"You just wait, a few months from now when the entire town of East Hartford is gone because of this federal investigation, you'll know I am not being crazy"
I should note
This is so painful. The upside to the paranoia is that he is (hopefully) checking himself into rehab today to hide from it all.
We're all a mess of paradoxes. Believing in things we know can't be true. We walk around carrying feelings too complicated and contradictory to express. But when it all becomes too big, and words aren't enough to help get it all out, there's always music.
GRRRRRRR When you really need someone to vent to and your work bff isn't in.
I don't usually post in here, but I need to get it out. Some of you might know that my brother is an addict. I just talked to him (to give him money to go into rehab, again, on behalf of my parents who are currently in Florida) and he gave me a 20 minute explanation as to why the feds are after him.
There are hidden cameras in his motel room- he's even downloading apps that can "detect" them. He feels drafts on the back of his neck while lying in bed and smoke goes the wrong direction.
He's being followed- every day, all day. He followed some old couple for 5 hours a few days ago until they drove through the North End of Hartford where 20 cars convened to make him lose them. Every time he passes a car on the side of the road, it pulls out behind him. He makes notes of the types of cars, colors, and license plates of those who follow him and he has "figured out" the patterns (certain plate combinations, certain colors, certain makes/models). He recently found a "body shop" that's housing 100 cars that fit this description. "You go to that shop and see for yourself"
The way his car looks and sounds when it unlocks has changed which means they've been playing with his car. He watches "hours of YouTube videos" on this and found out that your AM radio can tell you if a tracking device is in your car (it is). He takes the battery out of his phone when he doesn't need it so try to avoid tracking.
He says that they've hacked his phone so he can't turn off wifi, can't use the front facing camera (he began to try to take photos of the drivers of these cars), and other things are going weird.
So on.
"You just wait, a few months from now when the entire town of East Hartford is gone because of this federal investigation, you'll know I am not being crazy"
I should note
This is so painful. The upside to the paranoia is that he is (hopefully) checking himself into rehab today to hide from it all.
this breaks my heart. I'm sorry you have to "deal" with it and sorry he has to live it. no one wants to be this way. I hope he gets help, even if the motivation behind it is misguided.
Post by crazykittensmile on Apr 29, 2016 19:18:25 GMT -5
bonzai I hope your brother is able to get some much needed help this go around. I wish I could give you a big squeeze. You're a wonderful and strong person.
Post by itrainmonkeys on Apr 29, 2016 19:30:28 GMT -5
I'm sorry bonzai. I've had to deal with relatives with addiction issues but haven't had to experience a loved one who is having some paranoia issues like that. I hope the rehab helps and he can find a way to deal with the paranoia issues. There was a sad but informative video I saw about a guy who was schizophrenic or something along those lines and he made it just to show how hard it is to live with those issues....even when he knows that people aren't out to get him he can't help but think it. I do hope he can get through this and you being supportive will definitely help.
My money struggles are so real right now. I had to pay $275 in towing fees + ticket for parking in the wrong spot in Philly last month, and then my check engine light came on and I had to dump another $300 into my car. Then a couple days later it came on again, and my mechanic doesn't know why it's coming on. So that's gonna end up being more money at some point. Now today I cracked my (leased) phone while at the gym - I have a protection plan on it, but that entails a $200 deductible. And I can't wait to get that fixed because at the beginning of June, Sprint has decided it will no longer cover cracked screens. I have a trip to Sedona with my grandparents next month, and then Bonnaroo, and though I've taken care of my flights, there are other expenses involved with those trips that at this point I don't know how I'm going to cover. I am very literally more broke than I have been at any other point in the past three or four years.
Oddly enough though, I'm kinda at peace with it all, so this isn't 100% grrr. I've met a girl, and we're both into each other, and I know that she's not just dating me for my riches. So that's good (as long as she doesn't actually expect to go out anywhere in the next couple of months lol). And this past weekend I had a series of revelations that made me see how much of my suffering is a choice, and I can choose to not get caught up in the drama of things. So I'm not; I'll just do what I gotta do and try my best to enjoy the ride, because I still have a lot to enjoy. And as always, thanks for giving me a space to vent. <3
Edit: Just getting Apple to fix my phone will be cheaper than the deductible, so I'm not sure the phone insurance serves me any purpose.
Things have only gotten worse. Between my car troubles last month as well as my phone repair, pretty much all of my savings was wiped out. Then my check engine light came back on and started blinking; the mechanic was able to fix it enough today that my car will be fine for a while, but he said sooner or later it'll need a valve job, which was quoted at about $2,000. So now I need to sell my car and find a suitable replacement within some indeterminate amount of time before the car goes to shit and I'll get less value for it, even though at the moment I can't take on any car payments because I'm barely making ends meet as it is. Oh, and my landlord's raising rent $75 starting next month. I've got a trip to Sedona with my grandparents this month and Roo next month, which at this point I can't afford but the plane tickets have already been purchased and I've been looking forward to both of these vacations for months. I can make it work but it just hangs heavy over me. Everything just kinda hit all at once and all I can see in front of me is a future of grilled cheese and rice and beans.
Earlier this week I took a late shift at work because it snagged me a shift's worth of overtime, but it's completely fucked up my sleep schedule and I didn't fall asleep until 5:30 in the morning last night. Then this car shit blindsided me today and now I'm just so incredibly sleep-deprived and stressed and worn out from it all, and aggravated with myself for buying concert tickets and other things I didn't need. I'd be more than willing to take on a second job at this point, but I'm also applying to a Barnes & Noble in Philly, which would come with a little salary bump but would also entail me moving into the city, which lo and behold I can't afford a down payment for. And all of this also makes it a terrible time to take on a love interest.
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My money struggles are so real right now. I had to pay $275 in towing fees + ticket for parking in the wrong spot in Philly last month, and then my check engine light came on and I had to dump another $300 into my car. Then a couple days later it came on again, and my mechanic doesn't know why it's coming on. So that's gonna end up being more money at some point. Now today I cracked my (leased) phone while at the gym - I have a protection plan on it, but that entails a $200 deductible. And I can't wait to get that fixed because at the beginning of June, Sprint has decided it will no longer cover cracked screens. I have a trip to Sedona with my grandparents next month, and then Bonnaroo, and though I've taken care of my flights, there are other expenses involved with those trips that at this point I don't know how I'm going to cover. I am very literally more broke than I have been at any other point in the past three or four years.
Oddly enough though, I'm kinda at peace with it all, so this isn't 100% grrr. I've met a girl, and we're both into each other, and I know that she's not just dating me for my riches. So that's good (as long as she doesn't actually expect to go out anywhere in the next couple of months lol). And this past weekend I had a series of revelations that made me see how much of my suffering is a choice, and I can choose to not get caught up in the drama of things. So I'm not; I'll just do what I gotta do and try my best to enjoy the ride, because I still have a lot to enjoy. And as always, thanks for giving me a space to vent. <3
Edit: Just getting Apple to fix my phone will be cheaper than the deductible, so I'm not sure the phone insurance serves me any purpose.
Things have only gotten worse. Between my car troubles last month as well as my phone repair, pretty much all of my savings was wiped out. Then my check engine light came back on and started blinking; the mechanic was able to fix it enough today that my car will be fine for a while, but he said sooner or later it'll need a valve job, which was quoted at about $2,000. So now I need to sell my car and find a suitable replacement within some indeterminate amount of time before the car goes to shit and I'll get less value for it, even though at the moment I can't take on any car payments because I'm barely making ends meet as it is. Oh, and my landlord's raising rent $75 starting next month. I've got a trip to Sedona with my grandparents this month and Roo next month, which at this point I can't afford but the plane tickets have already been purchased and I've been looking forward to both of these vacations for months. I can make it work but it just hangs heavy over me. Everything just kinda hit all at once and all I can see in front of me is a future of grilled cheese and rice and beans.
Earlier this week I took a late shift at work because it snagged me a shift's worth of overtime, but it's completely fucked up my sleep schedule and I didn't fall asleep until 5:30 in the morning last night. Then this car shit blindsided me today and now I'm just so incredibly sleep-deprived and stressed and worn out from it all, and aggravated with myself for buying concert tickets and other things I didn't need. I'd be more than willing to take on a second job at this point, but I'm also applying to a Barnes & Noble in Philly, which would come with a little salary bump but would also entail me moving into the city, which lo and behold I can't afford a down payment for. And all of this also makes it a terrible time to take on a love interest.
Blahhhhhhhhhhhhhh I just want to hide.
In theory, if you live in Philly then you can sell your car and use those monies for a down payment on the apartment. You don't really need a car in Philly (just make sure you're within walking distance of a grocery store).
Nonetheless, I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. Then again, if you end up in Philly and ridding yourself of the car, you might end up happier than you were before. Perhaps even a blessing in disguise?
My heart goes out to you Bonz. Never easy when a close family suffers like that. It's so hard to help someone when they don't want it or even understand they have a problem. At least he is taking another shot at rehab. Hopefully it offers mental health services in conjunction with drug rehabilitation. The two oftentimes go hand-in-hand.
Things have only gotten worse. Between my car troubles last month as well as my phone repair, pretty much all of my savings was wiped out. Then my check engine light came back on and started blinking; the mechanic was able to fix it enough today that my car will be fine for a while, but he said sooner or later it'll need a valve job, which was quoted at about $2,000. So now I need to sell my car and find a suitable replacement within some indeterminate amount of time before the car goes to shit and I'll get less value for it, even though at the moment I can't take on any car payments because I'm barely making ends meet as it is. Oh, and my landlord's raising rent $75 starting next month. I've got a trip to Sedona with my grandparents this month and Roo next month, which at this point I can't afford but the plane tickets have already been purchased and I've been looking forward to both of these vacations for months. I can make it work but it just hangs heavy over me. Everything just kinda hit all at once and all I can see in front of me is a future of grilled cheese and rice and beans.
Earlier this week I took a late shift at work because it snagged me a shift's worth of overtime, but it's completely fucked up my sleep schedule and I didn't fall asleep until 5:30 in the morning last night. Then this car shit blindsided me today and now I'm just so incredibly sleep-deprived and stressed and worn out from it all, and aggravated with myself for buying concert tickets and other things I didn't need. I'd be more than willing to take on a second job at this point, but I'm also applying to a Barnes & Noble in Philly, which would come with a little salary bump but would also entail me moving into the city, which lo and behold I can't afford a down payment for. And all of this also makes it a terrible time to take on a love interest.
Blahhhhhhhhhhhhhh I just want to hide.
In theory, if you live in Philly then you can sell your car and use those monies for a down payment on the apartment. You don't really need a car in Philly (just make sure you're within walking distance of a grocery store).
Nonetheless, I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. Then again, if you end up in Philly and ridding yourself of the car, you might end up happier than you were before. Perhaps even a blessing in disguise?
Thanks; I've thought of that too, I just need to see if I can land the Philly job first and then see where things go from there. Because right now if I had it, I'd have to commute before getting an apartment, but then getting an apartment would entail me having no way to commute. I'll burn that bridge when I get to it I suppose lol.
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I'm beginning to realize that where you live and the people you surround yourself with are pretty much all that stands between life and oblivion at the hands of those who don't give a shit about you. American society is becoming increasingly divergent in terms of cliques of belief and any iota of tolerance/regard for those even slightly unlike their ilk. It really wont surprise me if we see another civil war in my lifetime with the current trajectory.
At least I have y'all and the circle of friends and family I have outside of this chaotic circumstance our species has sewn for ourselves.
NYS cut off my health insurance as of April 30 and, as soon as I woke up on May 1st, my back has been in knots. I'm on day 3 of this. It's awful and everything I've tried gives me no relief. I had to call in sick to work because I can't even get out of bed. I can't get health insurance until June 1st. Even then I don't think I can afford it. They're saying that I'm going to be making way more than I've ever made in my life this year. I know I need to call and fight with them but the thought of doing that while I'm in pain is just awful.
On top of the back pain, I have unrelenting heartburn. Kill me.
Jaz I'm sorry things keep piling up. Try not to beat yourself up about spending money on shows. You know you'd find a way to be broke even if you didn't buy tickets. You need good times to get through the shit, and I know you'd rather eat grilled cheese and rice than miss out on these experiences. I hope things get easier for you. <3
Jaz I'm sorry things keep piling up. Try not to beat yourself up about spending money on shows. You know you'd find a way to be broke even if you didn't buy tickets. You need good times to get through the shit, and I know you'd rather eat grilled cheese and rice than miss out on these experiences. I hope things get easier for you. <3
I don't like to post things like this but we're broke and in debt. Some people that know this wonder how/why we still go to so many concerts. The way that I look at it is, I would be so miserable if we didn't. Like, if we just sat at home all the time because we have debt, that would be a terrible existence. So for me it's a way to still enjoy life and not dwell on money so much. We pay our bills and we get by and concerts are just part of the budget. Some weeks we have enough money to afford a show, some weeks we don't and we live check to check all the time. So yea, don't let it get you down too much Jaz.
Fuck I don't even know how I'm paying tuition or rent next year, but that doesn't stop me from going to fests. I figure whats the point of going to school or having a job or whatever if I can't do the things I love