How will you push your personal boundries at BM in '06??

DrBear · Post by **DrBear** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 5:42 pm

How do you intend on pushing your personal boundries this year? I find it's good set a goal before the event. A few semi-specific tasks designed to take myself out of my box and walk me around.

This year I will talk to more people I don't know, try at least one thing a day that makes me frightened, confused or uncomfortable and have more sex than last time. If i'm lucky all those things will go hand in hand.

How will you seek new tastes this year?

:twisted: :shock: :oops: :?

geekster · Post by **geekster** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:35 pm

DrBear wrote: This year I will talk to more people I don't know, try at least one thing a day that makes me frightened, confused or uncomfortable and have more sex than last time. If i'm lucky all those things will go hand in hand.

will talk to more people I don't know (hmm, sounds like that guy that's been hanging out in front of the Safeway recently)

try at least one thing a day that makes me frightened, confused or uncomfortable (wow, that REALLY sounds like that guy that's been hanging out in front of the Safeway recently)

have more sex than last time. If i'm lucky all those things will go hand in hand (that's the guy! It's HIM!)

haolegolucky · Post by **haolegolucky** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 12:25 am

i'm going, aren't i?

thats a push in the right direction...

actually, i heard somewhere that they wanted to do a BM marathon, and frankly I would be ALL OVER THAT...but its supposed to happen next year.
hell, i can still go for a run in the desert...not something that happens everyday.

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 4:57 am

i'm going, aren't i?

thats a push in the right direction...

Yeah, I'm finally going! For me, that is already pushing the boundaries!

B.

blyslv · Post by **blyslv** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:01 am

If by boundary, you mean "expand one's comfort zone" then I am doing the following. (Boundaries are healthy and necessary!)

This is my 5th burn, and every time before I have been blessed with going with a beautiful woman. The last 2 burns were with the woman who I married last year.

But it has always bothered me alittle that I relied on these women to give me strength to be who I am (which doesn't always make others happy... shrug).

This year, because of a ticket that my wife gave me, I am going alone. I am camping with a great group of people I've gotten to know over the years, but really, the act of going alone and having no one who I know will want to explore with me and engage in mutual wackiness and wake up next to me is a little frigtening and a lot exhilirating.

Not sure this makes sense, but there you have it.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:05 am

I'm going to be spontaneous on Thursday at 2:00 pm.

skygod · Post by **skygod** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:04 am

I will try to look everyone i pass in the eye.
Another's eye is where it's all happenening.
Stranger's eyes are little black holes of consciousness, I can go inside and be sucked in to another universe.

robbidobbs · Post by **robbidobbs** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:42 pm

I'm going to be riding a bike while on Poop Patrol. I've never done this, as I've had to transport supplies hither and yon. This year it's just my body to transport. I've been working on fixing my bike for this goal, and riding occasionally.

By being on a bike I hope to be more interactive than in years past. That's a good thing.

RobbiDobbs
Chief Poopervisor of the Pottie Project

SED · Post by **SED** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:01 pm

I'm gonna push my boundaries far enough to include everyone at BRC, so I can have sex with anyone I want, anytime, anywhere. I'll also be eating everyone else's food and drinking their booze because it will all be mine.

diane o'thirst · Post by **diane o'thirst** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:38 pm

Considering that this time last year I was in and out of doctor's offices, simply GOING will be pushing it for me.

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:41 pm

Stranger's eyes are little black holes of consciousness, I can go inside and be sucked in to another universe.

But I thought due to the gravitational gradient it is supposed to be impossible to escape from a black hole...?!

(Or am I being too litteral again?

)

B.

Post by **AntiM** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:22 pm

New volunteer experiences, stuff I'd never considered before. Coupla shifts as temple guardians, and fire safety for the Utah Incendiary Circus. Who'da thunk, me 'n larry, fuel masters. Placed theme art on the playa, that's new. Hosting Family Home Evening on Monday, that's new.

I'll need a vacation from my vacation.

HughMungus · Post by **HughMungus** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:51 pm

I will let someone else plan my trip. I sure wish he would tell me what the plan is...I mean, if he has a plan. He better have a plan.

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:55 pm

I will let someone else plan my trip. I sure wish he would tell me what the plan is...I mean, if he has a plan. He better have a plan.

I'm in a similar boat. (I'm also a first timer, so maybe I am worrying too much...?

)

B.

HughMungus · Post by **HughMungus** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:34 pm

BAS wrote:
I will let someone else plan my trip. I sure wish he would tell me what the plan is...I mean, if he has a plan. He better have a plan.
I'm in a similar boat. (I'm also a first timer, so maybe I am worrying too much...? :? )

B.

Nah. First-timers are lucky if they have someone planning for them. Like I told another first-timer, when you ask them questions about things like travel, timing, food, water, shade, etc., make sure you get explicit answers instead of assuming things will be the way you think they will be. Nothing can ruin a first time like logistical problems.

Ron · Post by **Ron** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:55 pm

That's a good question and I don't have a firm answer. Every year I do get so pushed, but how is always a surprise. We'll see, I suppose...

Ron

zanne · Post by **zanne** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:58 pm

I will for the first time volunteering. I am an artist so I am going to paint the cafe(center camp)
I met someone here on e-playa. We spoke for months I invited him to drive up with me to BM. All along not knowing what he looks like. I will be picking him up from the airport tomorrow. Scarry :shock:

Post by **Eric** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:12 pm

Lets see- I'm pushing my boundries by being the only writer other than Adrian to have my real name under my stories (well, they will be under "ShutterSlut", but then I'm in the masthead with my full name).

Oh yeah, I'm also the main writer for the fashion Do's & Don'ts. Full tilt snarky, with pictures. If facing the wrath of popping someones Happy Bubble isn't pushing boundries......

And the countdown until leaving rolls on...

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:55 pm

HughMungus wrote:
BAS wrote:
I will let someone else plan my trip. I sure wish he would tell me what the plan is...I mean, if he has a plan. He better have a plan.
I'm in a similar boat. (I'm also a first timer, so maybe I am worrying too much...? )

B.
Nah. First-timers are lucky if they have someone planning for them. Like I told another first-timer, when you ask them questions about things like travel, timing, food, water, shade, etc., make sure you get explicit answers instead of assuming things will be the way you think they will be. Nothing can ruin a first time like logistical problems.

Well, I am letting someone else coordinate the transportation. I'm still getting my own stuff for when I get there (and so far, getting my own stuff together has been more than enough of a challenge!)

B.

Ever · Post by **Ever** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:17 pm

[quote="blyslv"]If by boundary, you mean "expand one's comfort zone" then I am doing the following. (Boundaries are healthy and necessary!)

This is my 5th burn, and every time before I have been blessed with going with a beautiful woman. The last 2 burns were with the woman who I married last year.

But it has always bothered me alittle that I relied on these women to give me strength to be who I am (which doesn't always make others happy... shrug).

This year, because of a ticket that my wife gave me, I am going alone. I am camping with a great group of people I've gotten to know over the years, but really, the act of going alone and having no one who I know will want to explore with me and engage in mutual wackiness and wake up next to me is a little frigtening and a lot exhilirating.

Not sure this makes sense, but there you have it.[/quote]

Very cool!

I'm personally going to do a little more costuming for myself, more exploring the theme camps, and mabe a little less partying than years past.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:43 am

Eric wrote:Lets see- I'm pushing my boundries by being the only writer other than Adrian to have my real name under my stories (well, they will be under "ShutterSlut", but then I'm in the masthead with my full name).

Oh yeah, I'm also the main writer for the fashion Do's & Don'ts. Full tilt snarky, with pictures. If facing the wrath of popping someones Happy Bubble isn't pushing boundries......

And the countdown until leaving rolls on...

Dang Eric, can you snark at the $1 discoslutwear I'm going to be giving away at Eplaya Bar Camp--after all there's no such thing as bad publicity!

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:44 am

I am going to push the boundaries of space time and have my tent simultanious occupy the same footprint of one of my campmates' (tents). I'm not going to annouce which campmate beforehand.

PurpleKoosh · Post by **PurpleKoosh** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:46 am

blyslv wrote:This year, because of a ticket that my wife gave me, I am going alone. I am camping with a great group of people I've gotten to know over the years, but really, the act of going alone and having no one who I know will want to explore with me and engage in mutual wackiness and wake up next to me is a little frigtening and a lot exhilirating.

Not sure this makes sense, but there you have it.

It makes perfect sense to me. Last year was my first year on-playa without the ex. I kept stumbling over him almost everywhere I turned (nice trick in a city of 35K), but really, the year was all about me. It was scary...but ultimately satisfying to know that I COULD do this on my own.

nogganoodle · Post by **nogganoodle** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:52 am

I'm travelling alone. That is a big deal for me! I've never been more than 100 miles by myself.

What an adventure!

skygod · Post by **skygod** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:37 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:simultanious occupy the same footprint of one of my campmates'

Fish no have feet.

Kinetic IV · Post by **Kinetic IV** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:50 pm

skygod wrote:
theCryptofishist wrote:simultanious occupy the same footprint of one of my campmates'
Fish no have feet.

Easy solution. One person could be camping in an SUV with a tent attached to the back. On top of the roofrack could be another tent / fishbowl where fishy could stay. Same overall footprint, two individual camps / tents.

So...I'm not saying that's what she's got in mind but it shows that the idea is feasable.

And remember you're camping on Lake Lahontan....if the Camp Herring folks can send subs out there to try and take on Camp Apokiliptika nothing is outside the realm of imagination.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:58 pm

skygod wrote:
theCryptofishist wrote:simultanious occupy the same footprint of one of my campmates'
Fish no have feet.

Whoops, busted.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:59 pm

Kinetic IV wrote:
skygod wrote:
theCryptofishist wrote:simultanious occupy the same footprint of one of my campmates'
Fish no have feet.
Easy solution. One person could be camping in an SUV with a tent attached to the back. On top of the roofrack could be another tent / fishbowl where fishy could stay. Same overall footprint, two individual camps / tents.

So...I'm not saying that's what she's got in mind but it shows that the idea is feasable.

And remember you're camping on Lake Lahontan....if the Camp Herring folks can send subs out there to try and take on Camp Apokiliptika nothing is outside the realm of imagination.

Once I build that tenement, I;m gonna be BRC's first slum lord!

Kinetic IV · Post by **Kinetic IV** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 2:08 pm

Once I build that tenement, I;m gonna be BRC's first slum lord!

Sorry Fishy, but judging by the appearances of some of the camps I've seen out there it's already been done.

MissNev · Post by **MissNev** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 2:19 pm

I pushed my comfort levels pretty far last year and I was amazed at the freedom I felt. This year, I'm going in a different direction and it's almost more scary. I'll be camping with my SO of almost 1 year. The last time I brought a "date" was 3 years ago and the experience damaged my 4 1/2 year relationship irreparably. Hopefully, I've chosen much better!

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