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Post by puppiefarts on May 22, 2014 21:06:31 GMT -5
I definitely like my solo time but I'm totally looking to make friends at Roo. I put a post out on RickyRides in hopes of finding roadtrip company/gas money help. And I'm looking for a volunteer co-op that does not include my ex (short story: awful everything. Would like to avoid contact). Overall I am stoked for the adventure. I love meeting new people. (: Any other solo volunteers out there? Any tips for solo camping as a lady?
I definitely like my solo time but I'm totally looking to make friends at Roo. I put a post out on RickyRides in hopes of finding roadtrip company/gas money help. And I'm looking for a volunteer co-op that does not include my ex (short story: awful everything. Would like to avoid contact). Overall I am stoked for the adventure. I love meeting new people. (: Any other solo volunteers out there? Any tips for solo camping as a lady?
I am neither a solo volunteer nor have any experience camping solo as a lady. I just wanted to say your screen name is great.
I'm curious as to how many of us going solo consider yourself to be an introvert? Maybe it seems weird to want to go to a big music fest by yourself, but it kind of makes sense. You get alone time, no one to bother you, and you don't have to talk to anyone if you don't feel like it. I mean, I'm an introvert, not a hermit! People like to confuse the two...
I'm definitely an introvert, but I'm more open at festivals than normal life. I like the definition that says an introvert loses energy from being around people and an extrovert gets energy from being around people. I hate wasting my energy on people I have nothing in common with. At Bonnaroo I have at least one thing and probably tons of things in common with everyone there. Also nothing renergizes me like live music
I'm curious as to how many of us going solo consider yourself to be an introvert? Maybe it seems weird to want to go to a big music fest by yourself, but it kind of makes sense. You get alone time, no one to bother you, and you don't have to talk to anyone if you don't feel like it. I mean, I'm an introvert, not a hermit! People like to confuse the two...
I'm definitely an introvert, but I'm more open at festivals than normal life. I like the definition that says an introvert loses energy from being around people and an extrovert gets energy from being around people. I hate wasting my energy on people I have nothing in common with. At Bonnaroo I have at least one thing and probably tons of things in common with everyone there. Also nothing renergizes me like live music
It's really true. I was social at MOEMS this past year so much, and I ended up taking a coma level nap on Sunday before the shows started. custeph watched me sleep the entire time.
I'm definitely an introvert, but I'm more open at festivals than normal life. I like the definition that says an introvert loses energy from being around people and an extrovert gets energy from being around people. I hate wasting my energy on people I have nothing in common with. At Bonnaroo I have at least one thing and probably tons of things in common with everyone there. Also nothing renergizes me like live music
It's really true. I was social at MOEMS this past year so much, and I ended up taking a coma level nap on Sunday before the shows started. custeph watched me sleep the entire time.
My biggest I guess I'll say gripe about going be myself this year is the 12 hour drive. I'm going to be talking to myself A LOT in the car. I'll probably be staying with a friend of mine on wednesday who lives about 30 minutes from Manchester. So if anyone wanted to caravan in Thursday morning/afternoon, I'd be down for meeting up someplace. Just think of all the space we would have!
I have a sixteen hour drive solo myself. Podcasts get me through. NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me and All Songs Considered, The Nerdist, The Moth, Girl on Guy, Mohr Stories, How Stuff Works, Car Talk. They all have helped me to make the drive there and back again.
I'm curious as to how many of us going solo consider yourself to be an introvert? Maybe it seems weird to want to go to a big music fest by yourself, but it kind of makes sense. You get alone time, no one to bother you, and you don't have to talk to anyone if you don't feel like it. I mean, I'm an introvert, not a hermit! People like to confuse the two...
I definitely am when it's optional. My day job is running a hotel so I spend a lot of time "on" but I really enjoy my me time. This will be my eleventh Roo (fifth solo) and I've only made it to Brunch once for about fifteen minutes. Maybe I'll get myself there again this year...
My biggest I guess I'll say gripe about going be myself this year is the 12 hour drive. I'm going to be talking to myself A LOT in the car. I'll probably be staying with a friend of mine on wednesday who lives about 30 minutes from Manchester. So if anyone wanted to caravan in Thursday morning/afternoon, I'd be down for meeting up someplace. Just think of all the space we would have!
That is actually a really good idea, think if we got 10 people to meet the space for camping would be unbelievable. If someone organizes it, I would certainly participate.
This! This is my second time going in alone, but the first time in '09 I volunteered, so I wasn't truly 'solo' because they threw myself and 4 others into a 'camp' together so we had plenty of room. I usually go with 3-4 other people, but we are all local, so we can all drive separately to maximize our camping space. The one thing I am worried about this year is just having one car's worth of space, so I'm definitely down to meet up with some folks to have a good-size camp. I'll be bring an EZ-up, small tent, table, chairs, radio, 3 coolers, and other random things, but I about have my camp down to a science (9th 'Roo overall). I plan on going in Thursday morning between 10:00-12:00, and will hopefully end up in one of the Star Wars camps (been there the past 2 years going in at that time). Let's do this!
I definitely like my solo time but I'm totally looking to make friends at Roo. I put a post out on RickyRides in hopes of finding roadtrip company/gas money help. And I'm looking for a volunteer co-op that does not include my ex (short story: awful everything. Would like to avoid contact). Overall I am stoked for the adventure. I love meeting new people. (: Any other solo volunteers out there? Any tips for solo camping as a lady?
I am neither a solo volunteer nor have any experience camping solo as a lady. I just wanted to say your screen name is great.
That is actually a really good idea, think if we got 10 people to meet the space for camping would be unbelievable. If someone organizes it, I would certainly participate.
This! This is my second time going in alone, but the first time in '09 I volunteered, so I wasn't truly 'solo' because they threw myself and 4 others into a 'camp' together so we had plenty of room. I usually go with 3-4 other people, but we are all local, so we can all drive separately to maximize our camping space. The one thing I am worried about this year is just having one car's worth of space, so I'm definitely down to meet up with some folks to have a good-size camp. I'll be bring an EZ-up, small tent, table, chairs, radio, 3 coolers, and other random things, but I about have my camp down to a science (9th 'Roo overall). I plan on going in Thursday morning between 10:00-12:00, and will hopefully end up in one of the Star Wars camps (been there the past 2 years going in at that time). Let's do this!
We've got a party of 4 (two couples, don't kill us!) but we'd be interested in heading in Thurs. AM too. Three of us have been before and have decent camping experience. Have everything we need to be self sufficient but it could be cool to camp near other inforoo'ers. I'm extroverted, wife's more introverted. We like to joke that I do the talking and she does the thinking.
Count me in the introvert pile, which also puts me in the love solo Rooing pile. While social interaction can definitely be exhausting for us introverts, the key comes down to a commonality...which Roo provides. I hate HATE most small talk in every day life because it typically involves a conversation with someone I have little in common with about something I don't care about. However, at Bonnaroo the opposite is true. The "small talk" that takes place while waiting for a show with people you've never met become some of the best parts of the weekend and actually energize me. Last year was my first brunch and it took me a while to warm up, but I eventually had a great time (the beer funnel helped). Being in an environment where I actually feel like I'm in it together with everyone else is just awesome and something I don't experience many other places in life, but going solo also allows me to recede into that comfortable bubble whenever necessary.
When you guys say Thursday morning, what approximate time are you talking? I'm planning on Thursday morning, but really early (around 2am-3am). I'd like to get set up and have time for a decent nap before it starts getting hot.
I was working late one night on one of the many events I had been planning and decided that I was going to attend Bonnaroo this year. Yes, I am one of those that think things through first, but when my decision is final I always follow through. With that being said, I am going alone as well. I have never been to Bonnaroo, but this year's line-up (mainly Ben Howard and Elton John) was too good to pass up. I guess I am what you call a pro at traveling alone because to me it is the only way to do what you want, when you want. I work hard each and every day for my well deserved week vacation and this year I am doing something completely out of my element. However, I am not camping at the farm; instead, I am choosing hotel living and being a lame day parker. I have been to several concerts, but nothing quite this large; moreover, I am very excited to take in every aspect (minus drug use) of Bonnaroo. I figured if I can take a two week and 3,500 mile road trip all by my lonesome throughout the West, going alone to Bonnaroo would be even better. I am ready to meet new people and hear their stories; plus, I am ready to breakthrough my daily professional mold for four days and just have the time of my life. Besides, I am turning thirty this month (May 22) and what is a better gift to myself than a new experience. I hope you have an awesome time.
Happy Birthday! Woo Woo!!! Glad you're going to join Bonnaroo this year. You'll have a blast, just be ready to be blown away.
Thank you, it was a fantastic birthday. Yes, I am very excited to join the Bonnaroo family this year and my expectations are extremely high. The fun shall begin in a few weeks.
I'm curious as to how many of us going solo consider yourself to be an introvert? Maybe it seems weird to want to go to a big music fest by yourself, but it kind of makes sense. You get alone time, no one to bother you, and you don't have to talk to anyone if you don't feel like it. I mean, I'm an introvert, not a hermit! People like to confuse the two...
I am constantly talking on the phone, emailing, and planning events/meetings so I am around or speaking to people most everyday; however, I work alone in my office. I tend to go off on my own more these days because I prefer not wait on someone else to decide if they'd like to go with me. Whether it is errands, weekend getaways, or the present situation Bonnaroo going alone is always my preference. Some may see it as unhealthy, but I see as I can control the air & music in my car and the stops along the way. I guess it refers back to the ole saying "to each his own." I hope you have safe travels and a wonderful time.
Post by runninglouisville on May 23, 2014 5:40:27 GMT -5
I'm actually extremely extroverted. As in, on the Meyers Briggs test, I max out the extroversion scale. Yet I've dated a lot of introverts so I have spent a lot of time learning how not to be "that guy." But my solo plan at Roo is to make lots of friends, even to the point of finding dancing buddies for LN sets. It's not too hard, just show up early to the show and start talking to people. What song do they hope will get played? Have they seen this artist before? If they seem cool, ask them if you can dance with them. Most people are cool with it. It's just dancing, after all
I'm actually extremely extroverted. As in, on the Meyers Briggs test, I max out the extroversion scale. Yet I've dated a lot of introverts so I have spent a lot of time learning how not to be "that guy." But my solo plan at Roo is to make lots of friends, even to the point of finding dancing buddies for LN sets. It's not too hard, just show up early to the show and start talking to people. What song do they hope will get played? Have they seen this artist before? If they seem cool, ask them if you can dance with them. Most people are cool with it. It's just dancing, after all
At Beale street a few weeks ago, I was dancing by myself at pretty lights. This guy comes up from behind out of nowhere, DOES NOT ASK TO DANCE WITH ME, and puts his hands on my hips and starts grinding into my ass. I was dance raped. I would honestly like to never experience that again. But true, maybe if we had gotten to know eachother before the show, it would've been different lol I'm still new to all of this so I'm learning.....
EDIT: I did give him an elbow to the stomach and moved to the side of him.
I'm actually extremely extroverted. As in, on the Meyers Briggs test, I max out the extroversion scale. Yet I've dated a lot of introverts so I have spent a lot of time learning how not to be "that guy." But my solo plan at Roo is to make lots of friends, even to the point of finding dancing buddies for LN sets. It's not too hard, just show up early to the show and start talking to people. What song do they hope will get played? Have they seen this artist before? If they seem cool, ask them if you can dance with them. Most people are cool with it. It's just dancing, after all
At Beale street a few weeks ago, I was dancing by myself at pretty lights. This guy comes up from behind out of nowhere, DOES NOT ASK TO DANCE WITH ME, and puts his hands on my hips and starts grinding into my ass. I was dance raped. I would honestly like to never experience that again. But true, maybe if we had gotten to know eachother before the show, it would've been different lol I'm still new to all of this so I'm learning.....
EDIT: I did give him an elbow to the stomach and moved to the side of him.
At Beale street a few weeks ago, I was dancing by myself at pretty lights. This guy comes up from behind out of nowhere, DOES NOT ASK TO DANCE WITH ME, and puts his hands on my hips and starts grinding into my ass. I was dance raped. I would honestly like to never experience that again. But true, maybe if we had gotten to know eachother before the show, it would've been different lol I'm still new to all of this so I'm learning.....
EDIT: I did give him an elbow to the stomach and moved to the side of him.
Post by palmettokid on May 23, 2014 11:39:38 GMT -5
This probably should go in the "relationship" category, but I'm doing Roo alone because my better half thinks festivals are too exhausting (and she's the most extroverted person I know - opposites attract)
I love live music, but honestly, I could care less about the lineup. This is about getting out and having fun with a whole bunch of like-minded people. I've said this before...I love the energy of thousands of crazy people having a good time. It's all about the vibes.
I hate positive spins like the "energy" one laid out above. Bottom line, you just have to know who you are and be comfortable with that. I get along with everyone until I open my mouth...the real me can unintentionally be an obnoxious ***hole. My introversion is your protection (along the lines of "if you have nothing good to say..."). Fortunately, Inforoo allows me time to think about what I'm saying before I hit the "Create Post" button.
I hate positive spins like the "energy" one laid out above.
What do you mean? Someone who recharges by being alone is an introvert, someone who is energized by being around people is an extrovert. It's not a hard and fast rule, but that's more or less the common definition. If I'm around groups of people for too long, I become restless and it eventually gives way to exhaustion - I need to be alone at some point. For other people, they get restless and cabin fever sets in pretty quickly so they have to find people in order to recharge. I actually tend to think of myself as an ambivert - sometimes groups of people energize me, depending on who I'm with - but overall I find solace in solitude. I don't know what you mean by this being a positive spin; this is exactly who I am and I'm comfortable with that.
