Hello from Houston!

leftmespeechless · Post by **leftmespeechless** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:01 pm

Hello everyone,

My name is Sarah and I'm a 22-year student in Houston, Texas. I'm going to Burning Man for my first time this year, and I'm pretty excited about meeting wonderful people here. I will probably come in from Thursday to Sunday.

I'd love to join a theme camp--I'd be happy to help cook, paint, whatever is needed. I basically just don't want to be stranded, since it will be my first Burning Man and I couldn't convince any of my student friends to put together $500 for the ticket and preparation. :\

I guess I have a question for everyone here. If there was one thing that you could change about your first time at Burning Man or do differently, what would that be?

Cheers!

illy dilly · Post by **illy dilly** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:09 pm

Hello and welcome!
First (assuming this isn't some lame April fools joke), I wouldn't go for just four days, if you're gonna pay $300 bucks for a ticket go the whole time.
Second, $500 bucks.... if the ticket is $300..... how do you plan to get there?
This post has 'leftmespeechless'
Must be an April fools joke.

leftmespeechless · Post by **leftmespeechless** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:26 pm

Ah, you've misunderstood me! I've saved up a bit more for the trip, although unfortunately this time I don't want to go for more than three or four days. I was just trying to explain why I'm going alone.

Post by **AntiM** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:44 pm

leftmespeechless wrote:Ah, you've misunderstood me! I've saved up a bit more for the trip, although unfortunately this time I don't want to go for more than three or four days. I was just trying to explain why I'm going alone.

But you'll regret not going the whole time when it is time to go back. I promise.

leftmespeechless · Post by **leftmespeechless** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:48 pm

I know... :( I really crave this experience, but I have many reasons for not being able to leave town for more than four or five days at this point. :) However, if I don't at least try this now, I don't know when I'll be able to do it again.

curiousgnate · Post by **curiousgnate** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 5:15 pm

not to harp on this point, well ok I'm harping. my reccommendation is to go for the whole week. figure out how to solve your reasons for not going the whole week. i want to make it clear that by all means go for the few days, but really really try and go for the whole time. The early part of the week is by far the best time of the whole week. You will leave having a much different experience then if you just go for th-sun. If the problem is work, assuming that you haven't told them that you are going to burningman tell them you have family obligations and must have the time off. If the problem is school tell your teachers that you will do the homework ahead of time and take any tests ahead of time etc. try you will be happy you did.

gaminwench · Post by **gaminwench** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 5:57 pm

also, since it is your first time, be aware that due to the altitude and the lack of humidity, it will take 3 or 4 days for your body to get acclimatized... you'll have to leave just when you're getting your groove on...

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:34 pm

Houston is five feet above sea level.
More than a few days to acclimate.

Post by **Elderberry** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:42 pm

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

JK

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:24 pm

Ten points jkisha for not offering advice.

Go. I hope the $500 is above the price of the ticket. Flying, I take it. Find a ride (I'm thinking Las Vegas, because I'm guessing Reno's significantly more expe--

Oh crap, now I'm doing the advice thing.

Sorry

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:39 pm

leftmespeechless wrote: I guess I have a question for everyone here. If there was one thing that you could change about your first time at Burning Man or do differently, what would that be?

Cheers!

Hi Lefty! Welcome to the online moshpit that we call eplaya. I see you've made friends.

If I was going to do my first burn different, I would read the preparation and survival guide stuff. Bring enough to share. Bring alternate wardrobes. (Last year I wore sandals as part of my costume, developed playa foot and had to switch to sneakers, not really barbaric!)

Ask lots of specific questions! Consider volunteering at a Theme Camp or some other gig. If you have unique talents, make them known and you will find a camp that will appreciate you!

The Burn experience is much more relishable if you make a committment to give of yourself! (And I don't mean that in a necessarily sexual manner at my camp)

illy dilly · Post by **illy dilly** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:44 pm

leftmespeechless wrote:Ah, you've misunderstood me! I've saved up a bit more for the trip, although unfortunately this time I don't want to go for more than three or four days. I was just trying to explain why I'm going alone.

I'm truly sorry I didn't mean to be an ass. (Thought it might be an April fools joke)
If you're still only going for a few days (I too think you should make it for the whole fest) then make the most of it. Don't make any plans for while you're there. Show up and start to party. Often times the major change in elevation doesn't really effect people tell the third day. So party hard the first two, and wait tell your flight home to be hung over!

Post by **Elderberry** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 6:45 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:Ten points jkisha for not offering advice.

Go. I hope the $500 is above the price of the ticket. Flying, I take it. Find a ride (I'm thinking Las Vegas, because I'm guessing Reno's significantly more expe--

Oh crap, now I'm doing the advice thing.

Sorry

JK

FaeTora · Post by **FaeTora** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:07 pm

I've never been but am working on going to BM in 2011 So I have no first time words of wisdom. I am also from Houston though and suggest you might want to check out Flipside (regional burn for Texas) too. Though tickets at this point are sold out.

Wish you the best luck and experience!

Fae

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