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Post by DystopianDream on Jun 19, 2008 8:40:05 GMT -5
So I'm a miserable mess, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Each morning I wake up and I realize I'm not in the stifling heat of Tennessee, I get more and more bummed out. The only consolation is that each time I wake up, I'm a little bit closer to next year's roo.
I asked my husband this am (who's been a champ, btw, he didn't go to roo, but lets me cry on his shoulder when I'm missing it and doesn't seem to judge me too much for it) how long he would think I would be bummed out for and he equated leaving the farm to a nasty break-up and given the standard break-up/get over it time of half as long as the relationship--I should be feeling ok after three/four days (my roo officially started on Tuesday).
I know there's the "Life after Roo" thread, but I need specifics. When, if ever, am I going to start being able to function like a normal human being again? What can I do to speed it along? Is there any one else out there who's having as rough of a time as I am?
Watchin' a stretch of road, miles of light explode. Driftin' off a thing I'd never done before. Watchin' a crowd roll in. Out go the lights it begins. A feelin' in my bones I've never felt before...
yeah, go to another one. This is my forth Roo, and will be my first year doing two fests. Im getting my tickets delivered today, and this is really helping with post Roo depression. I really think All Good is going to be one Super Chill event, and i cant wait. After that though, i think the depression will set in. I have Wilco in August, but i want a fest
I am soo glad I am not the only one! I am ready to go back. Sunday, I was spent and ready to go home, but I was regreating that decision all the way home! I kept saying, you know we can still go right back to our camp site!
As my Inebriated buddy walks out of the Porto, he yells out, "Dude...I love this place...bonnaroo thinks about everything...they even put beer holders next to the toilet!"
Had to break it to him that that was the urnal. Good times good times!
I had this problem after last years Roo - I seriously didn't feel right for a few weeks. It was like I had used up a months worth of all the happy chemicals in my brain in the span of 4 days. I was pretty depressed and irritable (my wife could tell ya all about it) for quite a while.
This year - I don't know - it's different. I came back to the "real world" with a really positive perspective. I've made a concentrated effort to bring the Bonnaroo mindset into my everyday life. It can be hard to do - but anytime I find myself getting stressed or whatever I just take a minute and reflect on the amazing people I met, the amazing music I heard, the great sense of community, the feeling that anything is possible if you want it.
I'd also recommend downloading some of your favorite sets from the weekend and listening to them. I know personally, listening to the MMJ set just puts me right back into a great frame of mind and puts a permanent smile on my face.
Also - if you can swing it - hit up another festival. Last year having the Echo Project in October was a perfect diversion. If it's back again this year - I highly recommend it. Or just hit up some shows close by.
Or...Learn to play an instrument. Run some sprints. Smile at everyone you see. Hula Hoop. Remind yourself that Bonnaroo is as much a state of mind as it is a music festival. Bring that positive energy into your life - however you can.
You'll feel better soon. Best wishes!
Last Edit: Jun 19, 2008 9:50:18 GMT -5 by sunnyd - Back to Top
In 2005, a friend & I extended our trip. We visited a friend down in Florida for three days afterwards. It made for an excellent transition back into the real world.
If you can swing something like that in the future, I highly recommend it.
Post by tweejomoker on Jun 19, 2008 10:27:27 GMT -5
I thought I was completely over it yesterday, but then some friends invited us to a Kellie Pickler concert at the county fair this weekend and my brain immediately reminded me how much not being at bonnaroo sucks.
Post by tweejomoker on Jun 19, 2008 10:34:31 GMT -5
but then I went out last night and saw The Station (local jam band) and the Lee Boys at a bar with no cover and $2 drafts, and that made it all better! ;D ;D ;D
I had this problem after last years Roo - I seriously didn't feel right for a few weeks. It was like I had used up a months worth of all the happy chemicals in my brain in the span of 4 days. I was pretty depressed and irritable (my wife could tell ya all about it) for quite a while.
This year - I don't know - it's different. I came back to the "real world" with a really positive perspective. I've made a concentrated effort to bring the Bonnaroo mindset into my everyday life. It can be hard to do - but anytime I find myself getting stressed or whatever I just take a minute and reflect on the amazing people I met, the amazing music I heard, the great sense of community, the feeling that anything is possible if you want it.
I'd also recommend downloading some of your favorite sets from the weekend and listening to them. I know personally, listening to the MMJ set just puts me right back into a great frame of mind and puts a permanent smile on my face.
Also - if you can swing it - hit up another festival. Last year having the Echo Project in October was a perfect diversion. If it's back again this year - I highly recommend it. Or just hit up some shows close by.
Or...Learn to play an instrument. Run some sprints. Smile at everyone you see. Hula Hoop. Remind yourself that Bonnaroo is as much a state of mind as it is a music festival. Bring that positive energy into your life - however you can.
You'll feel better soon. Best wishes!
See! This is what I'm talking about! Your freaking post made me tear up!! (But in a 'this-is-beautifully-written, I'm-so-glad-he-posted-it sort of way)
I've been listening to the mmj set non-stop and am planning out my trips to see them in Chicago for the two night run and in NY for NYE. . . but somehow that's not helping.
I'm about to go running, tho. I think that may give me a short-term boost.
Glad to see there's a few of us out there having a hard time getting back to the real world. . . I guess it gets better not only with time, but with the number of roos you get to see.
Watchin' a stretch of road, miles of light explode. Driftin' off a thing I'd never done before. Watchin' a crowd roll in. Out go the lights it begins. A feelin' in my bones I've never felt before...
It's probably taken several days to get over the worst of it, but I'm not sure how long my blues will continue to wax & wane.
This year it's a bit worse because I've just graduated, so I've reached a stopping point. Yay!, that I've graduated, but what's next? I'm not one of those people who have been planning their path while they were trying to finish up school (I could only focus on finishing school!) So now I've got some thinking to do. The positive of this is that Bonnaroo always causes me to reflect about my life, and I like being in the Bonnaroo mindset while thinking about what I'd like for my future. I'd really like to feel at least close to what I feel like when I'm at 'roo - everyday!
Also I'll be saving money in case something like Echo project becomes possible and making an album isn't a bad idea either!
If you would stop and notice that we number every day But allow the many moments left uncounted slip away You don't have to count them, just enjoy them one by one Then things would take a different hue and sparkle in the sun - Phish
See! This is what I'm talking about! Your freaking post made me tear up!! (But in a 'this-is-beautifully-written, I'm-so-glad-he-posted-it sort of way)
I've been listening to the mmj set non-stop and am planning out my trips to see them in Chicago for the two night run and in NY for NYE. . . but somehow that's not helping.
I'm about to go running, tho. I think that may give me a short-term boost.
Glad to see there's a few of us out there having a hard time getting back to the real world. . . I guess it gets better not only with time, but with the number of roos you get to see.
MMJ on NYE is gonna be absolutely sick! I envy you for being able to go. I might just have to drop my economic stimulus check on a weekend in NYC!
I don't know how far away you are - but if you need a fix before October - you should try to come to the MMJ show in Louisville on August 16. It's outdoors/general admission at Louisville's Waterfront Park. It'll be a 3+ hour show and you know they'll pull out some specialness for the hometown crowd. My wife and I are gonna camp out all day for that - you should join us!! Seriously.
Post by mphsvoodoo on Jun 19, 2008 12:10:13 GMT -5
Actually, this year, I was just so filled up with the good vibes, ect. that I can't even get down over it being over. One of my friends though, on the ride home, was heard to say...."Damn, Christmas is just gonna suck now."
The bonna-blues suck! I called out of work yesterday because I wasn't ready! I had more important things to do like get the mmj set on mp3! I totally feel the break-up vibe since its been happening alot it seems lately to me!
Dude, I seriously can't concentrate on anything but bonnaroo right now. . .It's to the point where I'm poking myself in the eye with foreign objects. . . I think I just need to be sedated until Tuesday. . . . Dystopian Dream
Post by antsmarchn on Jun 19, 2008 12:18:12 GMT -5
My gf and I never want the bonnaroo trip to end. Every year we seem to take longer and longer to actually get home. Trying to prolong the trip as much as humanly possible. Of course it doesnt help coming back to a job I hate. Oh well, there are always the pictures to look and recordings to listen to.
I'm blue because we really didn't do everything we were planning to do. The heat for us, took a while to adjust to and left us beat. It was Sunday by the time we adjusted to it. Missed brunch and some late night sets we wanted to see. The only inforooster we saw was Iskew. Hopefully we do better next year. If anyone is coming up for 10KLF, let me know. Maybe we can hook up?
My gf and I never want the bonnaroo trip to end. Every year we seem to take longer and longer to actually get home. Trying to prolong the trip as much as humanly possible. Of course it doesnt help coming back to a job I hate. Oh well, there are always the pictures to look and recordings to listen to.
A job you hate? That's not good, but I know the feeling per se. I don't want to do factory work the rest of my life either. I might be going back to school in the Fall and concentrating on finishing my major so I can do something I really love.
Now, on the topic being discussed, you guys have no idea how sad it is to drive down I-24 to work every evening and see that farm empty of cars, of balloons, and even traffic cops at the gates! As I was coming back from work this morning I glanced over my right shoulder and caught a glimpse of the Watchtower still standing in the distance.
Tomorrow, I'm scheduled to return to the Bonnaroo grounds for one final weekend of dedicated sacrifice to 'Roo--the take down.
I think what makes Bonnaroo so special is the fact that when you cram 70,000+ people in a relatively small area, you are forced to bond with other people--hundreds and thousands--even as you walk from Centeroo to What Stage. People you don't know giving you a high five or a shout out as you pass by. It may be the alcohol or it may be the ecstasy, but I feel it's that close sense of community that bonds the 'Roo faithful together.
I stopped at a convenient store this morning and I glanced at this week's Manchester Times which was already stocked in the lock boxes and I saw where B.B. King received a key to the City of Manchester. I thought how awesome that is. I've lived in Manchester all my life. I take pride in my community, and I want to see the town better itself. Without 'Roo our little Tennessee town would be nothing.
So as I tearfully watched Widespread Panic play their last set at about 11:30ish Sunday night, I realized that the "Good Times All Around" were done for the year, and that our community's moment in the sun was over at least until June '09. As I left playing with my twickling lights I purchased from Light Up Wire, a gentleman dressed in similar lights and glowy toys came up and gave me a hug as we exchanged some brief dialogue about out love for 'Roo. His companion--a nice young lady who made the trip from Alaska--offered me the unopened can of Papst Blue Ribbon she had in her hand which I drank when I got home that evening.
As I lay resting my head on my bed at home that morning wishing for the Good Lord to look after all 70,000+ of my Bonnaroo friends that came to Manchester that weekend as most head home or prepare to head home. And I say to myself, "I can't wait 'til next year! Next year, I'm going to do it a different! I know exactly how I'm going to do it, and it's going to be awesome as Hell!"
I don't know how far away you are - but if you need a fix before October - you should try to come to the MMJ show in Louisville on August 16. It's outdoors/general admission at Louisville's Waterfront Park. It'll be a 3+ hour show and you know they'll pull out some specialness for the hometown crowd. My wife and I are gonna camp out all day for that - you should join us!! Seriously.
I'm really, really considering it. Are there still tickets available?? Edit: I just checked--there are tickets and it's only 3 1/2 hours from me. . . that would absolutely be worth it!!
PS. The run did me a lot of good-- I cranked up some Grand Ole Party and did my very best to pretend I was back at their show. It worked quite well but now I'm sure my neighborhood thinks I'm nuts.
Watchin' a stretch of road, miles of light explode. Driftin' off a thing I'd never done before. Watchin' a crowd roll in. Out go the lights it begins. A feelin' in my bones I've never felt before...
I'm going to see MMJ in Nashville the 15th to make up for missing them at Roo! I can finally listen to them again... I've been avoiding their albums out of sadness and regret.
I don't know how far away you are - but if you need a fix before October - you should try to come to the MMJ show in Louisville on August 16. It's outdoors/general admission at Louisville's Waterfront Park. It'll be a 3+ hour show and you know they'll pull out some specialness for the hometown crowd. My wife and I are gonna camp out all day for that - you should join us!! Seriously.
I'm really, really considering it. Are there still tickets available?? Edit: I just checked--there are tickets and it's only 3 1/2 hours from me. . . that would absolutely be worth it!!
PS. The run did me a lot of good-- I cranked up some Grand Ole Party and did my very best to pretend I was back at their show. It worked quite well but now I'm sure my neighborhood thinks I'm nuts.
Do it! It's gonna be awesome!
That's the spirit with the running and pretending to be at Roo! Personally - I think making your neighbors think you're nuts is a sign you are on the right track - good job!
Its been a week and I still feel sad that its over. I planned for it and been looking forward to it since January, and now that its over I feel like I having nothing to do or plan for anymore..But then I remember that the 4th of July is soon ( i already made sure i get to be off that night ) and then my bf's b-day. then its back to school, so I still have stuff to look forward to..then before I know it, it will be time again for Roo!!
Last Edit: Jun 19, 2008 19:27:24 GMT -5 by sunnyd - Back to Top
hearing all of you poor saps mourn makes me feel so much better! it went by so flippin FAST to me....damn. like a child growing up or something, but hey every kid is different and you can always have more......haha, dont know what that even means. im listening to MMJ's set from friday and i'm trying to just "stay" back in bonnaroo for a bit. i am resisting reality. embracing certain smells from my luggage, perfume, foods and even the damned sulfur from the washing stations!! oh geez....im pathetic. but im so glad these boards are here.....
I'm going to see MMJ in Nashville the 15th to make up for missing them at Roo! I can finally listen to them again... I've been avoiding their albums out of sadness and regret.
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) and then my bf's b-day. then its back to school, so I still have stuff to look forward to..then before I know it, it will be time again for Roo!!