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Post by spacemanspliff on Apr 23, 2010 20:05:21 GMT -5
Hello inforooers, though i'd introduce myself as this is my first year as a single being. I'm a roo vet, been going since 07 and definitely looking forward to this year. Any other singles coming from Texas?
Post by questionablesanity on Apr 24, 2010 6:12:47 GMT -5
Well, I had the talk last night with the girl I've been seeing for a few weeks. Our differences have finally come to pass. She wants to live one way (grow her own food, eat healthy, be in tune with the earth, it's her passion) and I want to live another (electronic toys, eat whatever I want, drink lots of beer, go to lots of shows). We decided that it would be silly to continue the relationship because our long term goals are so different. I kind of saw that from the start but didn't realize how passionate she was about the way she lives. Her life revolves around that and it would get old to me quickly. But I think that we can remain good friends, so that's a plus. We're still going to hang out tonight and see Phish this Summer.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Well, I had the talk last night with the girl I've been seeing for a few weeks. Our differences have finally come to pass. She wants to live one way (grow her own food, eat healthy, be in tune with the earth, it's her passion) and I want to live another (electronic toys, eat whatever I want, drink lots of beer, go to lots of shows). We decided that it would be silly to continue the relationship because our long term goals are so different. I kind of saw that from the start but didn't realize how passionate she was about the way she lives. Her life revolves around that and it would get old to me quickly. But I think that we can remain good friends, so that's a plus. We're still going to hang out tonight and see Phish this Summer.
So.....I'm single again.
I'm sorry to hear that QS.
I had that talk awhile ago. Figure out what you want in life. Never accept anything less.
Well, I had the talk last night with the girl I've been seeing for a few weeks. Our differences have finally come to pass. She wants to live one way (grow her own food, eat healthy, be in tune with the earth, it's her passion) and I want to live another (electronic toys, eat whatever I want, drink lots of beer, go to lots of shows). We decided that it would be silly to continue the relationship because our long term goals are so different. I kind of saw that from the start but didn't realize how passionate she was about the way she lives. Her life revolves around that and it would get old to me quickly. But I think that we can remain good friends, so that's a plus. We're still going to hang out tonight and see Phish this Summer.
So.....I'm single again.
Ah that's lame. I generally don't worry too much about the long term, or I try to adapt as necessary, but that's a pretty drastic difference I guess.
Post by questionablesanity on Apr 24, 2010 15:12:07 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I don't think it's lame at all. It was mutual but brought up by her last night. She's a great girl, just not perfect for me. Hell, she still spent the night and I think she's staying tonight too.
I always look long term only because I have a son and won't expose him to any women unless I think it will work out long term. I've made that mistake once and won't do it again.
Besides, this opens up possibilities at summer festivals. ;D
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Post by forrestsjennie on Apr 26, 2010 5:26:10 GMT -5
well...it's been a while. And I've been doin some mingling...maybe a little to well?
I moved to Arizona for like 6 weeks to work spring training for some baseball teams, and stayed with a guy friend. Nothing has ever happened between us, and honestly I had never thought about it. Until we slept together the first night I moved in ... oh man, that was messed up. We never discussed it, and we would still fool around sometimes, and I would sleep in his bed every night...BUT WE NEVER DISCUSSED IT. I still have no idea wtf happened or why. hmph.
Then there's this guy that admittedly, I totally led on. Ok the whole story is, we hung out in February (before I left for az) and I kissed one of his best friends...well he got mad cuz he was trying to talk to me or whatever, which I was oblivious to up to this point. So after I figure that out, he and I start talking more (I never talked to his best friend again) while I'm in arizona and then the whole "mesleepingwiththeguyIlivewith" thing happend...so I was completely confused and honestly felt a little used by my friend in arizona. So I needed to feel wanted, and this guy was the one to do that. Well, when I get back he invites me to a concert out of town..so I go with him and we meet up with some of his friends from tennessee and he's like all over me trying to "claim" me or something?! it was ridiculous, because every time he would put his arms around me, I would shake him off. or move. or give him any sign whatsoever that I wasn't interested! but he would not stop. the next day we all go out to lunch and he tries to hold my hand. I pulled away. he still doesnt stop being all over me. I didnt know what else to do. So we get home from the 5 hour drive back home, he tries to kiss me and I turn my cheek. Uhmmm...I don't believe we've talked since. Except for him texting me to tell me that it was the "worst goodbye ever" was the way he worded it, I believe.
In my defense, I did think I was interested in the second guy. but he lives two hours away, so I dont see him alot...and sending cute texts and shit is not the same as being with someone. So I didnt intentionally lead him on, I did think there could be something between us..until I went out of town with him and just realized that I wasn't attracted to him as much as I probably led him to believe. oops. :-\
I'm tempted to post in here, but... I'm not the typical festie, nor do I expect to really meet a potential mate through here. I'm pretty straight edge normally. Very rare for me even to drink. I kinda feel like a minority cause so many people are gonna be drinkin and smokin, and I may do a lil, but I prefer to stay aware of what's goin on around me.
Well... I'm already in here so... 24/f in northern VA. No definite ticket yet, but if it all works out, 1st Roo. Only ever been to 1 festival before: last year in upstate NY for Desiderata Festival. Was fun. MUCH smaller, haha...and only electronica sorta music, so Roo's gonna be refreshing.
*shrugs* I'm gonna stop myself before I also write a novel, haha. I tend to get carried away sometimes...
I'm tempted to post in here, but... I'm not the typical festie, nor do I expect to really meet a potential mate through here. I'm pretty straight edge normally. Very rare for me even to drink. I kinda feel like a minority cause so many people are gonna be drinkin and smokin, and I may do a lil, but I prefer to stay aware of what's goin on around me.
Well... I'm already in here so... 24/f in northern VA. No definite ticket yet, but if it all works out, 1st Roo. Only ever been to 1 festival before: last year in upstate NY for Desiderata Festival. Was fun. MUCH smaller, haha...and only electronica sorta music, so Roo's gonna be refreshing.
*shrugs* I'm gonna stop myself before I also write a novel, haha. I tend to get carried away sometimes...
Welcome! I think you would be surprised at how many people on this board don't smoke or drink or do anything. I mean, I'm not one of those people but they're around haha. I highly recommend you do everything in your power to make Bonnaroo happen, it's an incredible time.
Post by hibouxdufromage on Apr 27, 2010 10:38:45 GMT -5
^this. There are plenty of both straight-edge and folks in recovery who attend roo and other festivals. Not only that, but I think it's quite valuable to have a sober person nearby if something unexpected happens. Sober folks are much better prepared to deal with unforseen things that pop up. All we ask is that you be patient with the folks who go a little overboard. Also, I have a good, trustworthy friend in your area that may want to combine forces with some folks for the trip down from DC. PM me if you're interested and I'll give you his info. Welcome aboard!
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
I'm not gonna offer rides or anything until I have a ticket in hand for sure, but if I can avoid putting all the miles on my car somehow, that'd be nice. I have a friend thats got trust issues with strangers, so gotta wait on his decision as well if I end up driving or not. I don't trust his car, and I have a ton of stuff, but if he doesn't go, I'm willing to share my tent possibly and share a ride. Cheaper that way and more entertaining.
And I dunno if I'll stay sober. I tried 2 new party favors at Desiderata and found I really like 1 and never gonna do the other...but ...I don't really have any hookups up here (has to be through a friend of a friend...and it can be a pain), and drug testing for work (looking for medical jobs) is somethin I wanna be careful about. So...probably just gonna stick with that a lil. I've seen plenty of people smoke and be irresponsible/not know their limits, and I've had my phase of drinking and smoking, but I've pretty much outgrown it and maybe drink like...twice a year, haha. Smoking...last time I did anything was back in August, before that was a 3ish year gap, I think. I'll be fine seein others do it. I'm expecting a lot of craziness.
I doubt I'd wanna be sober the *entire* time, but... yeah. Even if I was a drinker, I think not drinking in the heat is probably best anyway. I'm comin empty-handed most likely, so dunno if it'd be smart to trust any ol' person offering me something. *shrugs* we'll see. I might just go through the trouble of getting a trustworthy hookup up here before I go. Feel more at ease, and even if I don't use it, there's always someone else there that will.
Annnyway... friends with benefits? pft! I hate that. It always ends up messy for me. Emotions get involved too often. I'm lookin for somethin serious. Don't wanna feel like I'm wasting time on somthing I know isn't gonna work in the end. It's less exciting and fun, in my opinion. I know others disagree, but that's just me.
Post by kungfukittay526 on May 1, 2010 23:15:35 GMT -5
I am 27 years old 5'8'' 120 lbs Enjoy drinking, I quit smoking at the beginning of this year when they started selling "Fire Safe Cigarettes."
I enjoy the simple things in life. I would much rather be in the wilderness somewhere than in a metropolitan area (unless of course a fabulous band were playing . . . then I don't mind the city quite so much). I'm applying for grad schools in the Northwest and should be out there by the beginning of next year. (I cannot wait to be in the middle of the mountains with rocks to climb and creeks to explore and a canopy of trees and stars to sleep beneath).
I enjoy quiet mornings working in my studio, creating, writing, painting, dreaming, reading. I wouldn't be able to live without a good cold brew after a long week of working. I live for camping, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, rock hounding (the flat lands of Louisiana don't allow for many chances of rock climbing but there are some awesome waters to be explored).
5 bands I have to see: The Avett Brothers GWAR Galatic Deadmau5 Les Claypool
Too bad I can be anyone's husband, but good times only get better when u're a tourist... No strings, all looooove! Hey Kungfu, no joke, great smokey mountains after bonnaroo... 4lovelies.. including meself if u care to join
Too bad I can be anyone's husband, but good times only get better when u're a tourist... No strings, all looooove! Hey Kungfu, no joke, great smokey mountains after bonnaroo... 4lovelies.. including meself if u care to join
I would love to camp in the smokey mountains after bonnaroo but (!!) I don't know that I can miss that much school. As it is I'm already missing three days of three four week classes . . . . Grrr I wish that I could . . . maybe something will work out and I can. Who in the world knows what will happen between now and then. IF that oil spill comes up the bayou like it is supposed to, I may not even go to summer school. I will have to evacuate the town, possibly. Or I will just be the coolest kid in town with a respirator everywhere I go! Hmmmm.
Thanks for the invite! How long are y'all camping for?
I love the idea of at least visiting a nearby or on the way state park there... SOO pretty! Mayyy also look into camping in 1 on Tues or Wed night depending on when I leave, but I think I'd rather just get to Manchester and experience it all asap and save the $. Plus, I'm gonna get annoyed of packing and unpacking several times in a row. Someone offered me to join in on their camping out in Rock Island, north of Roo, and for free. May look into that if enough time and my friend doesn't go with me. Looks gorgeous out there!
Tank, did you mean "can't be anyone's husband"? lol... I still get crazy, but overall I'm not gonna waste my time with 1 of those non-relationship relationships, lol. It seems like it's almost much easier if you know you don't have a great chance of seeing the person again, if you were looking just for something physical. I did something kinda bad once...told a guy that liked me that i didnt want to do anything with him cause i didnt like him that way and that it would complicate things...then his friend went to a beach trip with us and i ended up with him that night (out in the open on the beach...whoops. didnt think it through that he could see us), and my friend got angry. but...i knew i wouldnt see that guy again. Whereas my friend would make it too sexual of a relationship and get his emotions even more involved, etc. I hope I didn't do a completely bad thing. :-\ I feel like a hypocrite sometimes. I say I want to focus on serious relationships but I still find myself crushing on guys that aren't good for me or getting in one-night situations.
Annnnyway... I feel like I just divulged a lot of personal info. Oh well... haha
Four week classes? wow. that's intense! 8 week summer classes are fast enough, missing 3 days of a 4 week class... that's a lot to catch up on. Hope you get some reading/homework done on the drive there/back maybe (don't wanna be stressed as soon as you leave Roo with a crapload of work to catch up on). I'm purposely not taking summer classes (aside from the fact I don't *have* to) cause I want to be able to travel more in summertime.
Post by kungfukittay526 on May 2, 2010 12:42:16 GMT -5
I know. I bought the tickets for the festival before I knew that all my classes would be these crazy four-week classes. I will be a studying fool before Bonnaroo (if I stay enrolled--I may drop out of the first part of the four week semester). It seems that my university is only offering 4 week classes this summer. I believe the university has figured out it can make more money that way. It is a major pain in my arse. It doesn't feel like you really ever learn anything in those classes. I want my eight week classes back!!!
I know it will all work out because it has to. I may just end up not taking anything for the first part of the semester. Who knows? I'll cross that bridge once finals are over and I can breathe again.
Only three or four more papers to write and one final and I am finished with this semester and I can throw myself fully into 'Roo preparations! I am trying to withhold from making lists just yet because I have so much school work to do (which I am on a ten minute break . . . that has turned into thirty).
I'm already beginning to get butterflies from the excitement of meeting lots of awesome people and listening to some of my favorite musicians.
Really, truly, horrible bout the oil spill. The only thing worse that comes to mind is openly sexin' someone's friend's friend on the beach... hahahha.. just kidding girl. When there's chemistry, there's so much more than just 'chemistry'. There's nothing hypocritical about being tribally hardwired one way, and subconsciously yearning freedom & enlightenment. Im sure that for many, bonnaroo has something to do with that same kind of freedom. For me? Love, like life and joy, is only true when shared. And I can't wait to share it with all you guys come the 10th!!
Kitty, gonna camp from the 7th in Florida, all the way past bonnaroo, to SixFlags Chicago by the 17th (then back to dubai )... peace
Post by kungfukittay526 on May 2, 2010 15:18:08 GMT -5
Sounds like a lot of fun, tankaroo. I may take you up on the offer to go camping in the Smokey mountains if I can. I am seriously considering just taking the first part of the summer off and escaping this part of the world. It has been a whirlwind of insanity down here on 'da bayou.
What is it that you do in Dubai?
I second that notion about love, life, and joy. I am looking forward to connecting with others who are in the same boat. For life is a journey, not a destination, so I am going to be rocking some good vibes (with some good people) on my travels through this world.
Hahaha.. naaah, just watched it... not my kinda thing tho, the whole love-hate relationship with moose.. I'm more of a humans n puppies kinda guy That's awesome kitty! Everybody's welcome! I basically build RVs without wheels.. nothing interesting. Hey, if I get 'leno'd then I lose a karma point right? Damnit.. I had 2 and now 1 sorry if I pissed anyone off!.. lol.. corn's on me
I basically build RVs without wheels.. nothing interesting.
RV's without wheels? I'm a bit intrigued. Why would anyone want an RV without wheels? My natural curiosity as a kitty has been awakened. I don't know if it is the hangover or just that I like to know about others or perhaps all of the above. Yes, I vote for all of the above.
Hmmmm. . . . it's too early to be awake and doing research. I want to be in my bed sleeping!! (Have to renew my rule: No drinking on school nights! Oh, but wait!! School will be out in a week~~!! and a half. . . . !)