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Post by kungfukittay526 on May 4, 2010 19:28:36 GMT -5
Ah, yes, the more-than-a-friend dilemma. Have y'all had the talk?
Are you rolling solo to 'roo? I am going with my brother but we have already decided that we won't be glued to one another sooo I'm pretty much flying solo for the most part.
several frustratingly annoying, seem like they're getting nowhere, talks. He thinks of me as his best friend, but I already have 1, even though I talk to her less often and whatnot. We tried things out a little before, but I went against my gut doin that and then I had to stop, he got upset, refuses to believe some distance is good to get over his feelings for me, and it's complicated. I like him as a friend when we don't argue, but arguments seem too frequent. He promised to help me drive to a fest this year, but he doesn't like big crowds, so not sure what he'll decide. If he doesn't go, I might pick up a person or 2 in my car and head down, even though I'd prefer not to put all those miles on my car (but I have a ton of stuff to take that I'd feel empty not having)
I'm still ticketless, but waitin on tickets to be shipped out before I attempt to find someone on eBay or Craigslist, to be safe I don't get ripped off, plus...I dont have the funds at the moment, but should be able to by the end of the month hopefully. If the ticket works out, yeah... it'll be my 1st time goin. I'm lookin forward to it.
I've only been to 1 other fest up in NY and loved it, but that didn't have a diverse amount of music nor was it even close in size to this. (Desiderata Festival) Loved that and trying to volunteer for that so I can afford to go to Roo.
Post by kungfukittay526 on May 4, 2010 20:53:17 GMT -5
Ohhh, the frustration of talking to someone who chooses not to listen to a word you say. All I can say, is always, always follow your gut. It speaks wisdom. And arguments suck! They can totally ruin a great time, every time.
Good luck with getting your ticket! I hope for your sake you have some fun company and good vibes riding with you down to 'Roo.
Being single can be tough sometimes. But I think if you surround yourself with people who are positive and fun and enjoy the same things that you do, it's not so bad. ........................... ....................Think of the endless possibilities! Not of meeting someone who is compatible (which is exciting, but not high on the list of priorities) but of meeting people with whom you can develop deep and meaningful friendships. This is where I think it all begins. . . I think of being single as a way to become more comfortable with myself and my place in the world.
So I shall end my philosophical rant on the art of single-ness . . . . May you all find your happiness from within so you may venture on to find your happiness with another.
Sorry, guys, I didn't realize that was a freaking essay on the "art of being single." I really must stop myself from verbosity on here. Ha, the art of procrastination! stings again.
haha. its funny how when you're supposed to put time into research and writing for class, the topics we find motivating to get us to really write in those times have nothing to do with class. It's easier to write about something we're familiar with and/or passionate about than when we werite about something required for class that may not be as interesting to us.
But anywho... did we scare away everyone?? haha, come back!
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Looks like the thread is down to two writers and now a scientist, each probably in school, procrastinating some kind of work and totally ready for Bonnaroo.
lol well...feel free to join in and start a new convo or something. i think we've talked our girl stuff out enough, haha
and yes. both in school, it seems. classes end next Monday though (for me at least) so have no fear, no whining about schoolwork after that. lol this is definitely a big source for procrastination though, i can tell you that much. Defffinitely lookin forward to Roo as an escape from the stressors of life, like school.
Got a 15 page paper and an exam done today. Now gotta get a boatload of online coursework done by Monday. eek! I'm still gonna write in here though... I need internet rehab. hah
LOL. I think we might need to start a new thread for just us girls to gripe about our guy problems. ;-) I feel for you Ellie. I've had that "I don't like you like that" talk with guy friends more times than I care to remember. It's especially bad when they try to debate with you like logic will convince you that you really are attracted to them even though you're not and never will be. It sounds like you should make the trip alone or with some other friends because traveling with a guy friend that's crushing on you will just bring drama to what should be a good time. Also, you can probably find someone nearby that can hook you up with a ride. Post a thread looking for a ride.
Kungfu - we SO need to meet up and hang out at Roo. We're on the same wavelength. I love the freedom of single life but miss the physical contact aspect of coupledom. I've also tried the internet dating thing with no luck. Oh well. Here's to a fun summer and an awesome Roo!
Haha, i missed a lot in this thread. and I definitely feel overlooked. although the single life is fun sometimes, i suppose. And Ellie, definitely dont bring him with you. Thats way too much possible drama to bring to the farm.
I agree, sleep is probably more precious than a hookup at Bonnaroo. And good guys do still exist and are single, they just usually get looked over for the bad boys. And we usually fall for the wrong girls. at least these two things describe my love life...
Agreed. I love me some sleep, especially when I only get to have 4-5 hours of it a night at festivals. Unfortunately, your neighbors don't always make that possible. Hard to snooze when your neighbors are either hooking up or talking about hooking up. Yeah, we shouldn't give guys as much grief as we do. A lot of it is our own poor choices, going after the bad boys even when we know that they're bad for us. We can't help it! They're just so exciting and so much fun. I agree about guys making wrong choices too. I've seen both my guy friends and my brothers date women that were just pure evil. Love shouldn't be nearly as complicated as it is. I have a feeling that this is the year it turns around for all of us though!
Hah I am constantly overlooked. Too much the nice guy. Well I'm short too, that probably doesn't help...
... get it? Overlooked? Ehhhhh... tough crowd.
Nice guys are great and there's nothing wrong with short guys. I've dated an equal share of short and tall guys. As long as they're cute and funny height really has nothing to do with it.
On an unrelated note - your screen name always makes me smile. It always makes me think of Bad Wolf (from Doctor Who).
Looks like the thread is down to two writers and now a scientist, each probably in school, procrastinating some kind of work and totally ready for Bonnaroo.
Aw. Sweet how you guys are encouraging the ladies to meet the other guy and whatnot.
I'm short too. How short *are* you? I'm 5'2" and my moms even shorter, lol. I hope I don't get annoyed of blocked views at Roo...
I'm about 5 feet tall exactly, maybe ever so slightly taller. I really don't mind it most of the time, but yeah it can get a little annoying at shows, when just about anyone and everyone can block my view haha.
I've actually never really watched Dr. Who. Wolf is my last name though
LOL. I think we might need to start a new thread for just us girls to gripe about our guy problems. ;-) I feel for you Ellie. I've had that "I don't like you like that" talk with guy friends more times than I care to remember. It's especially bad when they try to debate with you like logic will convince you that you really are attracted to them even though you're not and never will be. It sounds like you should make the trip alone or with some other friends because traveling with a guy friend that's crushing on you will just bring drama to what should be a good time. Also, you can probably find someone nearby that can hook you up with a ride. Post a thread looking for a ride.
Kungfu - we SO need to meet up and hang out at Roo. We're on the same wavelength. I love the freedom of single life but miss the physical contact aspect of coupledom. I've also tried the internet dating thing with no luck. Oh well. Here's to a fun summer and an awesome Roo!
Yeah. I'm gonna wait until it's closer to ticket shipment time, but I might tell him not to go to Roo if things are still iffy with us. I just feel bad cause I was emailing him back and forth about planning stuff and he was gonna help me build a flagpole and all this stuff. I'm tryin to volunteer at Desiderata Festival though up in NY, and he likes the more intimate/smaller setting of that, so might tell him to just stick with that (it's cheaper too and slightly closer)...and Starscape to fulfill his "promise" of taking me to a fest, lol. I just dunno if a new job would hate me takin off several long weekends so close to each other... Roo is my priority right now to try to make it work. And I already have a Starscape ticket being mailed out soon.
No worries. I have the DC/MD/VA thread bookmarked and I've written in it. I just dont wanna mess up peoples plans if the ticket situation doesn't work out for me, so 1 thing at a time. I know people from my area are lookin for rides so even if i have to put those miles on it, I'm sure I can find a passenger or 2 to join. I'm also on the way to TN for people from NY and NJ and whatnot, so I'll be ok I think. Just might end up bunkin up with new friends and not takin my tent in the end. Who knows...
Hah I am constantly overlooked. Too much the nice guy. Well I'm short too, that probably doesn't help...
... get it? Overlooked? Ehhhhh... tough crowd.
Adam, it's got to be nice having hot women come over to your place all the time though. And you proved last night that you're too nice of a guy when explaining to Devon why she didn't have to pay for her Hangout ticket. It made perfect sense but the majority of people wouldn't do that.
Ladies, if you want a good guy, check out wolfaroo. Goodl ooking dude, good dresser, outdoorsman, impeccable taste in music, funny as hell, deep thinker, etc... You can't go wrong.
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
So I was thinking... you know what's 1 of the best things about being single? ...having the bed allllll to yourself no snoring, no waking up cause the other's moving around, hogging of sheets, kicking, etc.
As nice as it is to cuddle, I cam never literally fall asleep in a guys arms. At least, not for more than a few mins or something. Anyone else in the same boat? I'm a light sleeper.
How funny. That's actually my least favorite part of being single! Then again I'm notorious for moving around, hogging the sheets and kicking and I'm a heavy sleeper. Hm, guess that's why I'm single.
The best part of being single is being able to do whatever you want whenever you want without having to coordinate with someone else.