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Post by plasticpepper on Apr 22, 2008 20:22:39 GMT -5
As far as going with a guy, maybe point out that having a guy around will make you a bit safer than girls traveling on their own? Last year my best friend was flying across the country to come with me after having met me once (we met online so we'd only met in person once). She's also younger so she had just finished high school, and we thought her parents wouldn't like the idea at all. Even after they were considering the general idea, she was nervous about telling them that we were going with two of my guy friends because she thought they wouldn't want her going with boys she didn't know. But when she did tell them, they were actually RELIEVED because they would have been worried about our safety with just us two girls. They did say "separate tents, right?" and she had to explain that there really wouldn't be room and all, but they were fine with that too.
Of course, it's trickier when it's just you and this guy, but it still might be a good point to mention. Also, is there any way you can bring the guy over for dinner or something to meet your mom? If it's possible, I'm sure it would make your mom feel a LOT better about it. Since you're in college it might be that you're not close enough to home to be able to bring him over, though.
Beyond that....just tell her that if you don't do anything stupid at home you won't do it there even if it is a bit easier to do...and try your best to convince her that it's really very safe and just a very happy atmosphere, not like the crazy trampling mosh pits she might be envisioning.
Post by Free Spirit Alessia on Apr 22, 2008 20:43:05 GMT -5
LoL I need some of my inforoo girls to take the place of my home friends,then I can tell her to not worry b/c they'll be girls there also lol... yeaaaa anybody want to be my new bonnaroo girl friend lol ok ok I'm so lame I know :-\
P.S. I hate the fact that I'm 23 and still need to deal with getting the ok for everything... I need to move outttttt But I can't blame her for worrying
Post by sleepyrobin on Apr 22, 2008 21:41:05 GMT -5
haha...i was going to say that you could tell your mom that you're meeting friends there. you could just take pictures with neighbors, and then show them to your mom when you get home, and tell her that those were the friends you were meeting there? that seems a bit dishonest...so maybe not such a good idea. you could camp at camp inforoo and tell her that you're meeting about 25-50+ of your closest interweb friends at bonnaroo!
Alessia, I'm 20, but I don't live at home, and I still have to deal with parental concern and disapproval. I understand what a bitch it can be. There is a fine line between asserting yourself and sticking to your guns, and being disrespectful and ungrateful. I try to keep things in mind that my parents are just looking out for me, and since they support me financially for the most part, they have a say in what I do. Still, its hard to communicate to them that I get that, but I still need to be able to do what I want to do. So I get you, girl!! I don't have any advice really, except don't avoid the conversations. Try to talk it out with her, listen to what she has to say, let her ask her questions instead of dismissing them. Not saying you do that, but I know I have a tendency to that.
Of course, I think it would help for her to meet your friend if it all possible. Bringing up the point that having a boy around will be safer would be good too, though don't put such emphasis on it that it makes it sound like you will be in an unsafe environment. Another thing that has been helpful for me is pointing out people I know who go or who have been to music festivals that my mom thinks are good people, like people from church and the like. So maybe do some investigating into that.
Can you have your friend over for dinner so your mom can meet him?
When I was in high school, I ran around with a group of just guys. My parents were okay with it because they had met all of them multiple times. Whenever they'd pick me up, they'd *all* come in and hang out for a bit (usually because I wasn't ready yet) and my mom always made herself available and they'd chat with her.
Post by anicwilliams1580 on Apr 23, 2008 8:03:12 GMT -5
I went last year and can honestly say I would feel safe goin to roo alone. Everyone is nice and if you need anything, usually it is no problem getting someone to help you out. I would say yall could follow us, so it would be like a group of girls and guys but you in NY and its a little far from here. If she meets the guy and you explain that you really won't do anything bad while you're there, then act exceptionally responsible till June; maybe she will relax a little.
my dad is the same way. but when i told him i was going to roo with my bf he said i was 21 now and he cant stop me, which was very surprising. he was actually more worried about sleeping in the same tent as my bf than anything else. lol
Post by Free Spirit Alessia on Apr 23, 2008 17:27:50 GMT -5
Thank you all for your advice. The problem is he lives in Florida. The only time she would be able to meet him is the morning when he picks me up. Hopefully it will all work out bc basically I'm going no matter what but I would like her "blessing. " I'll update you on how it goes lol, thanks again!!
Yeay, guess who finally bought some 'Roo clothes?!
Hopefully these will be ok ...
(black)
(chocolate)
(ink blue)
(black and chocolate)
Well, as you can tell I'm not the most daring when it comes to colors or prints, I'm a pretty classic style but I like to add fun accessories. Hopefully these dresses will be Bonnaroo friendly. (All that stuff was on sale at victoriasecret.com)
Does anyone know of a site that sells camelbaks on sale? I really want the plaid muse bag but it's about $80.00
ALSO!... Zappos.com is the most amazing site ever! I finally gave in and bought a pair of black mary jane style Crocs for 'roo. I ordered the around 2pm Tuesday I got then 1pm Wednesday!! Plus it is free shipping and return shipping!!
For those of you who do like flowers prints and bright fabrics... Marshalls and TJ Maxx have some great dress selections in the junior dept FYI.
Ahn btw I got my order yesturday... if you have a large chest these dresses are not the best fit. I'm returning the brown and black one. And VS sent me a pair of panties instead of a tank
Btw, I feel your pain about parents being on your ass all the time. At least you told them you're going, I haven't been able to get myself to tell mine yet. I'm from Long Island too but just moved on my own to Queens and I still have to hear it from my parents. What part of LI are you from? I still go there often (unfortunately).
^^Yes ma'am, first time. And you and I are actually pretty close, my parents live in Roslyn. I have a few friends in East Meadow and I was just in Hicksville the other day visiting some family. We should arrange a pre-roo meeting and b*tch about our parents together!
Post by Free Spirit Alessia on Apr 23, 2008 19:00:59 GMT -5
LoL totally then I can honestly tell my mother that I have a girl friend going to roo also lol!Pretty much all my friends live in East Meadow over by Meadowbrook.
^^Yes ma'am, first time. And you and I are actually pretty close, my parents live in Roslyn. I have a few friends in East Meadow and I was just in Hicksville the other day visiting some family. We should arrange a pre-roo meeting and b*tch about our parents together!
Jeez, I swear, Long Islanders are infiltrating Inforoo. I'm from Uniondale myself, am now in Florida, and i'm trying to move back. the renting market sucks in Bellmore/Hicksville/East Meadow
Post by anicwilliams1580 on Apr 24, 2008 12:40:16 GMT -5
So I need a little help...I need some shorts for roo and for summer in general but they are either really too short, I don't want to flash the cheeks, or not cute at all. You girls know where to find some? Preferably not too expensive!
So I need a little help...I need some shorts for roo and for summer in general but they are either really too short, I don't want to flash the cheeks, or not cute at all. You girls know where to find some? Preferably not too expensive!
The Gap has some really cute ones right now that are a *good* length--I'm sure they'll go on sale soon, too. Jcrew also has some 5' and 7' shorts on sale in a bunch of colors, as well as a pair of rip-stop capris that I'm in love with.
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...
ok i have a question. i am not really sure how to put htis, but here goes.. what kind of outfit(s) would a girl get looked at weird for wearing..(example: high heels, lots of makeup..) that kinda thing. cause i dont wanna wear the wrong thing and ppl be like "that chick is to girly to be here..etc.etc.
Post by GratefulHippie on Apr 24, 2008 12:51:55 GMT -5
^^^^ definitely don't wear heels, and if you must put on makeup, wear it sparingly during the day(it will sweat off anyway), or make it really fun makeup at night(people will be dressing up anyway in costumes and whatnot).
just know that no one will care if your shoes match your outfit but you. and believe me...there isn't much you can wear that will get weird looks. there's usually always someone near you who looks way crazier!
yeah, pretty much only high heels and full make-up.
And really, the only reason we looked at them weird was because we were trying to figure out how they did it. I mean, even staying at a hotel, you'd melt once you got out of your car.
Other than that, I saw all sorts of very girlie girls in pink cammo to girls wearing lacrosse shorts, an oversized t-shirt and a hat and barely able to tell that they were female.
You'll only look out of place if you look uncomfortable in what you're wearing.
And so actually, the two girls in heels looked very comfortable with what they were wearing, so I shouldn't judge. Bad Debbie.
ok i have a question. i am not really sure how to put htis, but here goes.. what kind of outfit(s) would a girl get looked at weird for wearing..(example: high heels, lots of makeup..) that kinda thing. cause i dont wanna wear the wrong thing and ppl be like "that chick is to girly to be here..etc.etc.
I think some one who wore a lot of make up or high heels to the 'roo would get looked at funny *mostly* because most people are concerned solely with comfort while in the hot sun and sweating their butts off at shows, and concerning one's self with making sure the mascara isn't running and the heels aren't sinking into the muddy ground would simply be too exhausting and take away from the experience.
With that said, I think any one, wearing anything they wanted to, who is obviously having a good time, is enjoying his or herself and the show, and is kind to his or her neighbors and considerate of every one there, would only be looked at funnily by some one else who is insecure with his or herself.
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...
aww thanks ladies. u are so nice!! i plan on wearing a costume Friday night (the 13th) and Saturday night i am ordering abunch of blinkies and glow stuff and wearing those. Its gonna be cool!!
I saw a couple girls in jeans with club tops during the day last year. Of course they also had on heels and full make-up. I don't know how they didn't get heat stroke. I looked at them wierd.
With that said, I think any one, wearing anything they wanted to, who is obviously having a good time, is enjoying his or herself and the show, and is kind to his or her neighbors and considerate of every one there, would only be looked at funnily by some one else who is insecure with his or herself.
Post by anicwilliams1580 on Apr 24, 2008 13:27:55 GMT -5
I was trying to think up a good costume for Fri. night, but I might just do some really sparkly makeup and maybe some some funky clothes? Are yall gonna dress up?
I was trying to think up a good costume for Fri. night, but I might just do some really sparkly makeup and maybe some some funky clothes? Are yall gonna dress up?
that's pretty much what i had in mind. it will be too hot for a real costume, and i want to look pretty, but still be comfy.
i'm still looking for the perfect dress, but i will definitely have glitter all over!!!