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I like powder glitter way more than gel. It stays on (and will stick to anything that comes near you like any glitter). I just think the gel kind gets all gooy and gross. Gooy and Roo dirt just don't mix.
Post by Free Spirit Alessia on May 8, 2008 11:22:13 GMT -5
Ok, so I was wondering with all this talk about glitter and getting all dressed up for night time I can't really get a visual. Does anyone have pictures of how glittery and dressed up they get or of other people decked out?
Post by anicwilliams1580 on May 8, 2008 12:06:39 GMT -5
herecomesthesun---Have you tried Vic Secret? Seems like I saw a simple cotton strapless in one of their catalogs, but I don't know about the color. sleepyrobin--Since you're in ATL, if you do go alone, you could meet up with us on the way somewhere. It'll be a fairly large group, you'd be welcome to camp with us and hang out.
Dystopian: That REALLY sucks about the dress... one of the reasons Ebay scares me! I'm not familiar with how it works but is there any way you could contact the buyer and offer them a large sum, if its worth it to you?
I actually, and this might be against ebay rules, emailed the buyer and said, essentially, 'congrats on winning an awesome dress, and I hope it works out for you. However, for any reason if you are unhappy within it, I'd be happy to buy it from you for how ever much you paid, plus shipping, plus shipping to me.' She emailed me back and said she would definitely let me know!
So speaking of dresses, something I'm really craving right now is a short, snug, cotton strapless dress to wear with a big brown belt. I have an image in my mind but I haven't been able to find anything. I'm kinda imagining it cream colored, but another color or even a great print would be good too. So have any of you fab Inforoo girls seen what I'm looking for?
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...
Oh, Robin, I'm so sorry to hear that! I sort of know how you feel...the guy who was going with me is the guy I've liked for almost three years now, and...it's just one of those situations where everybody is waiting for us to finally get together...there's been a lot of flirting going on and then over spring break he kissed me and then said he didn't mean it to be anything serious and thought we were just fooling around...so we've been pretty awkward since and I'm convinced that that's why he no longer wants to go with me...even though he wouldn't admit that it has anything to do with me.......ANYWAY long story short, it's a double whammy because not only does it ruin my 'roo plans, but it also....uh...doesn't look good for any chance of us working things out. So I sort of know how you're feeling with it majorly sucking on two levels. Since you had a long talk and you're still only saying you might break up....is there any chance that even if that happens it'd be amicable enough that you'd still want to go together? Or depending on what the issues are, you could even see if he would want to try to work things out until then and then talk again and decide if things will really work...Bonnaroo would help you both relax and get away from everything else in your lives, so it might help things...
i'm so sorry to hear that pepper, it sounds like a double whammy of suckiness for both of us. we're having another discussion tomorrow night and i guess we'll make our decision then. i just don't know what i want, and it seems like it's up to me to decide.
here's one of the things i've been thinking about: my boyfriend is not really the "bonnaroo type" of guy, he's going because i wanted to go. and i am crazy about at least 1/2 of the bands that are going to be there. he really only likes pearl jam and metallica, and he knows a little about jack johnson. so that might give you a picture of who he is. and i've been trying to get him to go to concerts with me for a few months, and when i ask him to go, he kind of laughs in my face. one time it was in front of our friends, and he said "she actually thinks i want to go to the feist concert with her!!!" like it was so outrageous. it really hurt my feelings. i'm really wondering what bonnaroo is going to be like if that's how he acted about going to feist. i feel like he's going to make me feel bad for wanting to see as many shows as i want to. and the one he wants to see the most is the one i want to skip the most. (metallica)
he's a really nice guy, probably one of the nicest i've ever dated, but some things about him are so....difficult. he's very particular and structured about everything, and i am a very go with the flow, free-spirited individual. i love to try new things and get out of my comfort zone, and he really likes to stay in his place, and getting him to try new things is hard most of the time.
sleepyrobin--Since you're in ATL, if you do go alone, you could meet up with us on the way somewhere. It'll be a fairly large group, you'd be welcome to camp with us and hang out.
aww...thank you so much!! that is so very generous of you...karma! i'm not sure what's going to happen yet, but i'll let you know if i decide to take you up on your offer! it never hurts to make new 'roo friends ;D
he's a really nice guy, probably one of the nicest i've ever dated, but some things about him are so....difficult. he's very particular and structured about everything, and i am a very go with the flow, free-spirited individual. i love to try new things and get out of my comfort zone, and he really likes to stay in his place, and getting him to try new things is hard most of the time.
Robin- first and foremost, I'm sorry you're dealing with all this drama right now. It's summer and you should be in full-on roo preparation mode, feeling giddy and happy as you start counting down the days. With that said, how enjoyable would you time be at the fest with someone who, from what you've said, doesn't really seem to be too into it? It would be one thing if you two could go, enjoy as many shows as you can (including Metallica, for his sake), and both be in super great moods despite the heat and exhaustive nature of 'roo. Ask your self if you think that's possible. If you don't, maybe start looking around to see if there's anyone else who could use that ticket and would have a great time and be as excited about it as you are.
Don't take this to mean I think you should break up with him. I'm just suggesting going to the 'roo without him. My husband and I are complete opposites. We're very much what you just described when talking about you and your boyfriend. I'm very much a free-spirit, he likes to have everything planned out; I'm super passionate about music, he likes music, and is receptive to hearing about 'my' bands, but we definitely don't share that passionate. Point being, sometimes those types of relationships can work out. Sometimes being with someone so different from you can shift your perspective and you expand your horizons. But you have to really, really, really like the person in order for that to happen--otherwise, they just become an annoyance. But if you do really like the person-the PERSON, not what you think they are-it can be a pretty incredible experience.
ps. and just so you don't think I'm talking out of my butt, I'm going to roo alone, without my husband.
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...
Post by Free Spirit Alessia on May 9, 2008 12:36:48 GMT -5
Sleepyrobin, I just saw your quote under your picture and thought it was hysterical considering I am still in my pajamas and it is 1:45pm karma for the smile, and I really hope everything works out for the best with you going to Bonnaroo!!
Point being, sometimes those types of relationships can work out. Sometimes being with someone so different from you can shift your perspective and you expand your horizons. But you have to really, really, really like the person in order for that to happen--otherwise, they just become an annoyance. But if you do really like the person-the PERSON, not what you think they are-it can be a pretty incredible experience.
ps. and just so you don't think I'm talking out of my butt, I'm going to roo alone, without my husband.
yeah, this is the hard part...i'm trying to decide if i'm in love with him, or if i just have a lot of fun when we're together. there's a big difference, and i feel he's more of a good friend w/ benefits right now than the person i'm in love with. i told him that the other night and i think i really hurt his feelings, but i had to be honest. i have a decision to make between now and 6 o'clock. i'm going to his house to talk things over and decide where we stand.
thanks for all the great advice!
p.s.-i love your screenname, distopian novels are my very favorite books to read
p.p.s.-i was married at this time last year and i went to 'roo without my husband because i thought it would be a good time to get away and have fun. i was right. i did meet friends of friends in manchester, and all of us camped together. it was fantastic, and i want this year to be just as good or even better. i'm very protective of my bonnaroo experience.
Post by purplefuzzystuff on May 9, 2008 19:18:24 GMT -5
Aww, I'm sorry doll. Messy break ups are the worst. I know this won't give you comfort now, but I am sure it was for the best and I hope you start feeling better about it soon.
And don't you worry about a thread hijack, if you can't talk about it here where else can you?
Post by trippindaisy on May 9, 2008 20:04:18 GMT -5
I just wanted to share the new hemp purse I bought. I wanted something casual that would go with any outfit and I found it!
It is the perfect size and has lots of places to put stuff. I got the natural color and I love it. It is really really well made and really good quality also. Shipping is ultra fast with this place - I got it within a few days of ordering.
Post by plasticpepper on May 9, 2008 22:08:03 GMT -5
Aw, Robin, I'm sorry to hear that you guys broke up, but it does sound like it was for the best. I hope you can still work out some way to get to roo so you can find a new roo boy who likes your music and will dance all crazy with you at every show!
Boys suck!!! I say all of the single (and non-single, if you'd like) Inforoo girls meet up at Roo and have an awesome time together, dancing and singing and hooping, and wearing our cute dresses and lots of glitter!!! Let's make all the boys wish they could be dancing with us lovely ladies!!
so im just about done my bonnaroo shopping and i thought i would share my finds ;D
i got this dress because it had pockets and love it!
this one i love because it has the scrunch thing in the middle so i dont look pregnant!
this dress is my favorite but its waaaayyyy too long and i will probably have to get the entire white part at the bottom cut off i hate being short!!
all 3 dresses are from Lulus.com
i also got this bathing suit from victorias secret... i wish i looked like this... but i dont... haha so ill most likely just wear a pair of board shorts with it.
All so cute! Love, love, love the bathing suit! My VS bikini is on backorder till June 2nd, so hopefully it will get here in time for the roo.
And I hate being tall, so we can trade. Does somewhere between 5'8" and 5'9" work for you? I would love to wear stilettos and not look like an amazon!
On a side note, I may be going on a mall trip tomorrow, which could be dangerous as I have not clothing shopped in a good 2 weeks. This could get ugly.