first timer from NY

[convenientlust]

Hi everyone. I'm Jess and I'm a virgin burner from New York.

I got my ticket yesterday so now I'm really excited. I've been reading up on first timer/survival guides and watching youtube experience videos, but nothing compares to first-hand accounts from veterans of the playa.

I'm a lover of almost all music. I am very artsy. My current job/hobbby/love is making synthetic dreadlock falls/wigs. I've been doing it for a nice amount of time and I'm hoping to make some fresh, new falls for every day at the playa. I love meeting new people.

I'd love to help participate in projects that burners are doing in my area. I know that Disorient has a theme camp and have been going for a while. They throw raves around my area. They're actually throwing a benefit for Burning Man so I hope to go to that because that's all I know of so far.

But I would love to meet new people before I get to the playa because I'm sure I will meet sooo many more once I get there. Don't worry, I'm extremely friendly.

-Jess

[AntiM]

Howdy and Welcome eHome.

Eplaya has a wealth of information and advice, although some of us can be a bit snarky at times. The Eplaya is not The playa, we're much nicer in person. Shhh... don't tell anyone I told you so!

[dragonpilot]

Dood...check it out: [email protected]

NY birds of a feather.

[PavementBlues]

I know that Disorient has a theme camp and have been going for a while. They throw raves around my area. They're actually throwing a benefit for Burning Man so I hope to go to that because that's all I know of so far.

My first night ever at the Burn I ended up at Disorient dancing in roller blades. Those guys rocked!

And I guess I'll be the first to say it - read the Survival and First Timer's Guides. Over and over. They are the most important source of information for your first year (other than back issues of Piss Clear...). Welcome and good luck!

[Elderberry]

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

JK

[cosmicdancer]

Hi everyone. I'm Jess and I'm a virgin burner from New York.

I got my ticket yesterday so now I'm really excited. I've been reading up on first timer/survival guides and watching youtube experience videos, but nothing compares to first-hand accounts from veterans of the playa.

I'm a lover of almost all music. I am very artsy. My current job/hobbby/love is making synthetic dreadlock falls/wigs. I've been doing it for a nice amount of time and I'm hoping to make some fresh, new falls for every day at the playa. I love meeting new people.

I'd love to help participate in projects that burners are doing in my area. I know that Disorient has a theme camp and have been going for a while. They throw raves around my area. They're actually throwing a benefit for Burning Man so I hope to go to that because that's all I know of so far.

But I would love to meet new people before I get to the playa because I'm sure I will meet sooo many more once I get there. Don't worry, I'm extremely friendly.

-Jess

Hi, you are from my area. And, a first time Burner like me.

* waves *

I wil be checking out some of the Disorient events as well. I used to go to many of the Complacent parties at Dumbo (back when it was Lunitarium). Oh, and I have been going to raves since '93. I don't frequent them anymore, really. Just when the music is calling and I need to dance

I would like to participate in some events in my area as well. I can offer tarot readings for fundraising .

Do you sell falls. I have short hair, but was thinking they would be fun to wear - bright, oh so bright.

I am sure we will cross paths on the board.

[convenientlust]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome : ) I have been reading every BM survival guide and first timer guide I can find online. But you can never know too much.

cosmic dancer, yay for people in my area! I PM'ed you.

[cosmicdancer]

I got your PM and will respond to it tonight .

[LaReyna818]

Hey fellow New Yorker! That is an awesome hobbie you have. Can't wait to see it in person. Any upcoming raves you know about in the city??? I visit my fam every so often, so to attend an event in affiliation with BM would be the sh!t!

[MedTurt]

junction feb 27 is the next good rave party

Start Time:
Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 10:00pm
End Time:
Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 6:00am
Location:
HBNYC (aka. The Hook)


some really good djs

Orbit
(Alladin Project / Israel / NY)
*Psytrance*
www.myspace.com/alladinproject
3:00am – 5:00am


D:[JR]
Residual Logic
(Audiolust / Philly PA)
*Electro House / Breaks*
www.myspace.com/djresidual
http://soundcloud.com/djresidual
1:00am – 3:00am


Audiophile
(Audiolust, Cybertron, NYC)
*Electro House*
www.myspace.com/djaudiophile
Downstairs 1:00am – 3:00am


Atom C
(NYCRAVERS // NJ)
*Electro House*
www.myspace.com/djatomc
11:00pm – 12:00am


Eric Lubin
(Philly)
*Electro House*
www.myspace.com/
10:00pm – 11:00pm
5:00am - 6:00am


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Your DNB /// Breaks /// Happy Hardcore DJS for the night Downstairs...

Empress
(NY)
*DNB* w/ mic HI IQ
www.myspace.com/djempressnyc
Downstairs 2:00am – 3:00am


Mike Saga
(Philly, PA)
(Headcase Digital)
* DNB* w/ mic HI IQ
www.MikeSaga.com
www.myspace.com/MikeSaga
Downstairs 1:00am – 2:00am


Smoke
Happy Birthday Smoke (Feb 26) Special Bday Set
(Ravers Only // NY)
*Happy Hardcore*
www.myspace.com/kellyduddridge
Downstairs: 3:00am – 4:00am

Candy Kid
(Vitus productions / NYC)
*Happy Hardcore*
www.myspace.com/djcandykid
Downstairs 4:00am – 5:00am

Animus
*Breaks*
Downstairs 12:00am – 1:00am

[convenientlust]

Thanks LaReyna! It's pretty fun. I'm actually making dreads with the Man on them.

But anyway, the rave posted above this is in Brooklyn. And Bioluminescence is a fundraiser for BM and is coming up pretty soon in the city. DisOrient hosts it. I hear they throw some sick parties and have had some fun theme camps at BM.

[jennajennalk]

Hey Jess, I'm Jenna. I'm also a first timer from New York. Nice to meet you.

[convenientlust]

Hi Jenna! Welcome : )

It's always nice to meet fellow New Yorkers that are going.

[Syke0ut]

I'm Chris. I'm from ur area, What's up?

[convenientlust]

Hi Chris, I'm good.. how are you? Are you a first-timer?

[Syke0ut]

Hey!

I'm alright. could be better. Yeah this is my first time. I can't wait to go. Seems like an awesome well diserved adventure. lol. your first time as well?

[Syke0ut]

I forgot to mention...did u get ur ticket already? Anyone in particular you want to camp with? you know like a theme camp or be apart of a "village." Not to be weird or anything but since we're from the same area maybe we can stick together? :D

[convenientlust]

Yes, this will be my first burn. Me and my BF got our tickets in the mail last week. We haven't decided what exactly we're doing as far as theme camps. We might be doing our own little thing but I wouldn't mind camping with people from my general area. I'm more concerned about making sure all of the survival and safety issues are sorted out first.

Bu I am always thrilled to meet people in my area that are going or atleast planning to go. Did you get your ticket yet? Have you figured out how you're getting there? Have you signed up for the Regional emails yet (you get lots of information about events/projects going on in your area)?

[xhoosier]

a camp is fun but also being in with a bunch of singles can be fun too. Don't worry about going either way and you will meet people.

I have a cousin from NYC who may come this year. She is a teacher and isn't totally sure she can make it but she was thinking about coming with a group of her friends from NYC.

take care and hope to see you there.

[Zhust]

Dood...check it out: [email protected]

A word of caution about the NY lists ... well, I guess any list; anywhere people communicate other than one-on-one individually.

Years ago ... 2005 or so, I think ... I was on the NY list and was excited to find my peers -- other people who liked to try and to create. I opened up my ideas and was greeted with snarky comments trampling them out. I stayed on as long as I dared, trying to defend unsuccessfully against the onslaught of petty destroyers. Their argument was that if your idea wasn't fully-formed and bulletproof, it was shit. So rather than pointing out shortcomings and offering solutions, they'd point out shortcomings and gleefully declare you and your project a failure.

Even though that was years ago, I think it's key to remember that there are people who will help you make your dream project happen. People on the NY list, Tribe, or ePlaya are just ones (myself included) who have the time and inclination to yap online. Although we mostly call ourselves Burners, that really has little to do with whether we are helpful, like to create, or are supportive. You don't need to toughen your skin against naysayers, just go another way. Keep this close at heart: if you worry about some snarky prick online, it may be time to close the door to them and go get your life done ... totally not worth the time, believe me.

Of course, if you do already have a tough skin against jerks, then you're probably fine.