Coming for the first time in 2009

Quix · Post by **Quix** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:49 pm

Hello, one and all; my name's JD, and I hail from the gray cookie-cutter suburbs of Massachusetts, where I'm currently an undergraduate student; I wanted to major in People, but that wasn't on the books, so I opted for a double major in Psychology and Philosophy. I haven't learned anything particularly meaningful yet, but I'm trying to stay optimistic.

I've been wanting to go to Burning Man since it occurred to me that the bland suburban life isn't exactly the Real Thing, and I'm hoping to find something Real when I go for my first time in 2009. Although I turned eighteen last year, my plans for attending the 2008 festival unfortunately fell short when I had to throw all of my money towards this "education" thing.

I'm hoping to find other burners from the Greater Boston area, and hopefully to join a theme camp so I can meet some new people and contribute my share to the experience.

That was... Too long, wasn't it? Sorry. :-p

Post by **Elderberry** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:50 pm

Hey there. Welcome to eplaya!

JK

cullen · Post by **cullen** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:35 am

welcome.

hsdavis · Post by **hsdavis** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:54 am

Hi JD! I too am from the gray cookie cutter area. Burning Man does help you change your perspective as well as meet some very nice people along the way. There is a fairly large Boston Burner community that you can join up with from the main page of the Burning Man website. There are also weekly meet and greets that are in Cambridge I believe.
By the way, what town are you in?

Artemis · Post by **Artemis** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:18 am

Welcome to the polka-dotted colorful weird shaped cookie!!

Quix · Post by **Quix** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:04 am

Thanks for your hospitality, everyone.

I go to Bridgewater State College, and my parents' house is a few miles away from there. I'm planning on getting my own place, as close to the city as I can afford, once school lets out for the summer, but I'm not sure where I'll end up yet.

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:07 pm

Artemis wrote:Welcome to the polka-dotted colorful weird shaped cookie!!

Don't forget the kool-aid Artemis.

Welcome to eplaya Quix, here, have a drink.......

my, what pretty colors

hsdavis · Post by **hsdavis** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:59 pm

Quix wrote:Thanks for your hospitality, everyone.

I go to Bridgewater State College, and my parents' house is a few miles away from there. I'm planning on getting my own place, as close to the city as I can afford, once school lets out for the summer, but I'm not sure where I'll end up yet.

Yes, Bridgewater State, I know it well. I am down the road a bit. I work in Avon and live not far from there! I hope you follow through and make it to Burning Man this year. The first time is a bit overwhelming, but it's well worth all the effort.
I hope to see you on the playa!

Post by **mdmf007** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:25 pm

2009 will be a good year, but not nearly as cool as last year.

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:16 am

And 2008 wasn't as good as 2007. As the old saying goes, "Burning Man was better last year." Only this time we mean it.

fciron · Post by **fciron** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 7:39 am

Actually, I hate to break it to you but 2009 nine will not be as good as the next year.

klondike_bar · Post by **klondike_bar** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:46 am

and why might i ask is 2009 so horrifically bad compared to all the previous, and all to come?

I plan to be there as a virgin burner

bigbluedoggy · Post by **bigbluedoggy** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 10:03 am

Ah, grasshopper. One must learn to discern the snark from the unsnark if one is to participate on the eplaya, lest one's feelings be forever bruised.

klondike_bar · Post by **klondike_bar** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 4:42 pm

i apologize, i posted several hours ago in an uneducated state of being, and have lashed the knowlege into my flesh.

one day, I hope i will be able to snark down upon the most recent of the burning men...

bigbluedoggy · Post by **bigbluedoggy** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 6:04 pm

you'll do fine

Post by **mdmf007** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 8:43 pm

klondike_bar wrote:and why might i ask is 2009 so horrifically bad compared to all the previous, and all to come?

I plan to be there as a virgin burner

and he apologized for not gettnig the satire and wit.

tehee (little giggle sound )

klondike_bar · Post by **klondike_bar** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 12:33 pm

pah! your snark cannot deter me...

of note, I just got the guarentee that my dad will pay for my (christmas) ticket on jan 14th, so im in this for the haul!

expect to see me there, in all my virgin glory!

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:15 pm

God, i love how perky and polite Canadians are.

it's like a whole nation of Mormons without the Stigma attached.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:44 pm

Is stigma what they call eht underwear?

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 2:37 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:Is stigma what they call eht underwear?

It is if its wool.
Silk is slikma.
Dirty is stinkma.

Daddy-O · Post by **Daddy-O** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 11:34 am

Welcome JD. When offered take the blue pill. It will set your socks a fire.