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Post by bamadancer on Nov 20, 2007 15:30:45 GMT -5
Oh, the numerous reasons I need Bonnaroo. I went through a life-changing 'senior year crisis' this semester, deciding not to go to law school, to stay here another semester (and graduate in Fall 08) and to go get my MPA instead. I've gone through some pretty serious depression, and have grown more as a person this semester of school than I think I ever have. I need that freedom of 'Roo. The ability to get away from school, family, and all the crap at home and just be absolutely free. That 'dirty, sweaty, exhausted moment where you're dancing on a blanket to the most amazing song and not able to wipe the permagrin off your face while surrounded by 80,000 of your closest friends' kind of freedom. THAT is why I need Bonnaroo.
Ray, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. My reasons for wanting ROO 08 pales in comparisons to some of your all's. I am one of the "righties" that sturminguitar afectionatley refered to. I had heard about Bonnaroo from the onset and kept thinking "why would anyone want to go out there and get all smelly with a bunch of hippies". Well, my brothers and sisters, last year I made the roo trip. There wasn't one minute that I could take away from the trip and say it was bad. I met some of the most beautiful, intilectual, and spiritual folks I have ever been around in my life. Not once did I feel too old, too fat, or too square. In the past I'd escape to a Jimmy Buffet concert once a year to escape reality for 2 hours. In June of 2007 I escaped it for 4 days. As I packed up my stuff Monday morning I was thinking to myself "only 361 more days". I cried like a baby driving away because I had to go home to a family whom I wonder even knows I exsist. So for know I am in my cocoon. But, come June 2008 I'll be a butterfy full of life for 4 days and 3 nights. My love to all of you. David
It inspires my music and it is a once in a lifetime thing. It changed my life and opened my mind and for those 4 days I had no depression or anything. Only happiness and adventure. It is the unification of like minded people, converging on Tennessee, and having a wild weekend. It is the counter culture discretely hidden amongst the 80,000 Tennesseans (as Sting dubbed us us
Post by kaleidoscope kristen on Nov 26, 2007 12:49:12 GMT -5
I've only experienced Bonnaroo once, and it was this past summer. Even though I'm not a seasoned vet, I can already tell going to Bonnaroo is going to be a part of the rest of my life. While at Bonnaroo I experienced so many new emotions and was able to see things my eyes had never before came upon. Being the oldest and only female daughter, my parents tried to shield me away from many things Roo stands for. Attending Bonnaroo this year felt like I finally broke out on my own and I know how I want to live my life, and what types of things I want in it. Even though I went through some tough things while at Roo, I wouldn't trade Bonnaroo for the lottery. When I was at Roo, I felt like I won the lottery!
I am also very sorry for your loss too Ray. I just hope next year you will have a great time celebrating bonnaroo, because I know your friend would want you to have an amazing time for you and for him.
There's not a thing worth remembering When tomorrow can bring someone new Get used to the thought You can't be what you're not Life has already got plans for you
Man, that's very nice of you to say. It means a great deal to me to read that.
It may sound like the total cheese, but you're right. Everybody's in it with me, and i'm in it with everybody. It's why i need Bonnaroo 2008. That solidarity and that understanding that everyone is my brother, your sister while i am there. The roo generally attracts a very understanding and supporting subculture i've come to love so much.
There are going to be a lot of "firsts" for me. Thanksgiving without him was difficult. Christmas will be hard. But Bonnaroo 08, i think i can really rely on my fellow Bonnaruvians. I'll have my shitt together out there, but he will be in my thoughts the majority of the time. And if that moment comes that i pass my spliff to the unmet, i'll let him know that he's hitting a "in memory of" doobie, and explain that we're doing so because someone very special who loved the roo couldn't make it. They'll probably share something special, or happy, or sad, or intimate with me in return, and that will be cool.
My mom died at the end of September so I have a lot of "firsts" too. Thanksgiving was... blah.... Christmas seems like a lot of work.... it just sorta sucks
but
we ARE in this together. Bonnaroo (and the whole "scene") isn't just a bunch of cool people it's phamily
Sorry about your loss...I hope that 08 will help to heal your heart *hugs*
Alyroo...I feel ya, girl!! The pressures of life, children, work, marriage, money, CAN be so exhausting. Bonnaroo was the first time in a long time that I felt FREE...
Plus...we just got 10cm of snow and counting today...it's still snowing and calling for squalls tomorrow (blah...) I actually miss being hot/sweating/dirty/smelly. I need to feel the TN sun on my pasty winter skin!!
Personally I need the 'Roo just to remind me of how beautiful and wonderful life can be. My first time was only '07, but I instantly fell in love with the whole idea of Bonnaroo. It was my first vacation as an adult where I supported myself, not a good ol' family "vacation." I experienced so much, grew so much, and learned so much in those four days that felt like a year. But the best year ever. Since coming back from the 'Roo my life has been a bit tumultuous, changing jobs and such, looking for ways to afford to go back to school, moving in with old friends, but leaving older friends behind, trying to figure out what I can do in my personal life to make me happy. Small in comparison to what you are going through, mantaRay, again best to you and yours. But the thing that is my grail, the one absolute that keeps me going on day after day, that solid event that I can depend on above all else, is Bonnaroo. And I can't fucking wait to live totally free again for four days that I hope feel like a year.
Amungst other reasons, I need bonnaroo because after going to the roo four years in a row had to miss last year to prepare and save up for a baby in august, this child ended up not even being mine after taking a dna test, even though Iwas led to believe otherwise. If i had a dollar everytime somebody told me to go on Maury Povich i'd have enough money for a VIP ticket by now, i think i'm going vip anyway. Im already at Bonnaroo 08 and I brought my dancin shoes.
Last year was my first time at Bonnaroo, and it was one of the best times in my life. Considering this is the time I should be living the most in my life (I'm a sophmore in college), going to Bonnaroo is just another great life experience I want to live all over again.
Music is pretty much my life, too. Last year I watched bands pretty much 24/7, and had to make some tough decisions (Wilco and Black Keys...It was tough!). It's also a great way to meet people too. I met a bunch of friends down there that I hadn't seen in a while.
First off, I'm sorry to hear about your friend's tragedy.
As for reasons I need Bonnaroo:
I think about The Farm in times like these, when snow and ice have already made everything a pain in the ass. Thankfully, we just had the Bonnaroo equinox this past weekend.
It is usually the only proper vacation I take any given year. As final exams draw nearer, as graduation and "the real world" loom on the horizon, as I get increasingly sucked into the undertow of this whole "growing up" thing, I find myself anticipating Roo more and earlier every passing year.
I have friends scattered all around this country, some of whom I currently only get to see about once a year - often at Bonnaroo.
It's a little slice of anarchy. Or at least, the closest thing to it I've ever encountered.
Saturday @ Roo usually ends up being the best day I have in any given year.
When I die, I want my ashes spread where I enjoyed some of the best times of my life. Preferably in fireworks à la Hunter, though I wouldn't mind having them scattered about Centeroo.
yep. Pretty sure he came with me Saturday. I seem to remember everyone offering us Margarita's as soon as we got there. I don't remember which forum Camp Inforoo pics are in, so would you pm me or something? Thanks Meg.
Bonnaroo for me is my chance to recharge. Step away from the demands of my life and let go. Walk among people who's goal is to have fun and make new friends. I can't wait to be there with all of you again. Peace and stay safe.
Post by archbishopnancy on Dec 13, 2007 10:27:55 GMT -5
First post, and I'm glad that it's this one.
My boyfriend and I have done everything we had to do to make it to Bonnaroo the past two years and always our friend, Miles, has been seeing us off, waiting (semi-)patiently for his chance to come along. He was to turn 18 this year, and thusly given his Freedom Pass. Bonnaroo '08 was finally going to be his year. He died one week before his 18th birthday. He was nuts. Totally bonkers. He was always there to remind me to never take life seriously.
So, Bonnaroo '08 will be a different kind of special. This year I will be rockin' the fuck out for two.
My boyfriend and I have done everything we had to do to make it to Bonnaroo the past two years and always our friend, Miles, has been seeing us off, waiting (semi-)patiently for his chance to come along. He was to turn 18 this year, and thusly given his Freedom Pass. Bonnaroo '08 was finally going to be his year. He died one week before his 18th birthday. He was nuts. Totally bonkers. He was always there to remind me to never take life seriously.
So, Bonnaroo '08 will be a different kind of special. This year I will be rockin' the f**k out for two.
First off, Welcome aboard!Sorry to hear your friend. If I happen to feel a spirt in out presece, then I know it will be Miles rockin it
The past 6-months have been a roller coaster for me. I finally lifted the weight of being a buisness major off my shoulders and switched to what I really want to be, a teacher. On top of paying off debt (partially due to Bonnaroo last year ;D ), switching majors, getting a new job, and a "parting of ways" between my former friends and myself, it's been an interesting time in my life.
So I came to the decision that this summer will define who I am and where I will be heading, and it all starts off with Bonnaroo