Newbie coming!

sweetpoisen22 · Post by **sweetpoisen22** » Tue May 25, 2010 9:14 am

I am beyond thrilled and excited to be going. This is my FIRST TIME! Talk about being a Newbie! I'm also going alone (tear) but know I will make friends and find kindred spirits.

Am an blond hippy-ish surfer chick who spends all my extra time flying in silks and thinking about ways to make fairy wings. (Feys and fairy's exsist, ok?) I am a co-owner of the only aerial silks studio in San Luis Obispo, CA and love what I do. (I <3 my students). I also hoop and spin poi and just started fire fans.

I've got that "I'm so excited I'm about to throw up" feeling, but think this is going to be one of the best experiences of my life.

(I'm on the blue silks)

I spend my extra time reading the forums and scouring websites. I've got ideas... but no expectations.

illy dilly · Post by **illy dilly** » Tue May 25, 2010 9:22 am

Welcome!
I know the feeling! This is my second year and I still feel like that. Just wait tell you have everything packed, the car loaded and you turn on the car to start the drive to BRC! You're gonna love it!

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Tue May 25, 2010 10:07 am

It's a good feeling to finally come.

Snow · Post by **Snow** » Tue May 25, 2010 10:27 am

We'll have some silks (the silky way) in our camp, Cosmic Recess stopp by and take a spin.

FaeTora · Post by **FaeTora** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:08 pm

Alone? If you want I am going with a few friends (and maybe a few I don't know) for my first BM experience. Reality is I might be spending most of my time by myself on the Playa. If you want, we can set a time and meet at Center Camp to go explore. You can tell me about aerials as we climb up stuff. :P

misturgrieves · Post by **misturgrieves** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 3:49 pm

im with faetora.

im heading out from santa barbara solo as well, so don't feel too isolated. i feel mildly irrational when i start getting panicky about being out there.

am i alone in that?......

FaeTora · Post by **FaeTora** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:03 pm

I'm not panicky about being out there but I am a little about my safety. I know most people out there are good people who won't do anything to hurt me. But as a woman who has been raped, you never fully get that trust of the world thing back (I guess that the best way to describe it). Before I go, I am looking into Nevada's concealed weapon laws. I won't do anything illegal but I also think I should be able to defend myself and have carried knives with me camping for years. Thsi will be especially important if I end up camping alone because my friends decide they want to be a part of a Theme Camp.

Post by **Sham** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:03 pm

There are so many people going solo and are worried about being "alone" all week. Before you even get to BRC, you will meet new friends. Don't panic about meeting people--the big problem is going to be meeting way too many people. I like to head off in any direction in the morning by myself and just explore, meet people and take pictures.
In short, attending solo is very appropriate and will work out perfect for anyone. No expectations--just show up for the party!!!

shroom · Post by **shroom** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:08 pm

Newbie here too! Can't wait to meet you!

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:18 pm

FaeTora, I like to think that Burning Man may restore that trust-in-people for you.

That said... "Black Rock City" is just that -- a city of 45.000 people. I doubt any city of 45.000 on earth goes a week without somebody doing something bad to somebody else. We humans simply have not evolved past that yet.

But arming yourself? On the road there, perhaps. But in BRC, I would say "no way" -- even if you could get a permit that overrides the general firearms ban at the event.

Now back to SweetPoisen and her silks!

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:19 pm

FaeTora wrote:But as a woman who has been raped, you never fully get that trust of the world thing back (I guess that the best way to describe it). Before I go, I am looking into Nevada's concealed weapon laws. I won't do anything illegal but I also think I should be able to defend myself and have carried knives with me camping for years.

Ouch. I'm sorry you've been hurt that way. As compared to many other American cities, I think people on the playa are possibly more likely to respond to a call for help, fwtw. You might want to look into this group. We advocate for rape prevention on playa. We should be giving 3 play shops on the issue this year.

arcane · Post by **arcane** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 2:03 pm

There is a fairly large group of Burners in and around the central coast headed out this year. You should get in contact with us. No need to go at it solo!

Asian Goods · Post by **Asian Goods** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:33 am

Hi, this is Matsomora from Japan, I like to make new friends chatting and Kung Fu. I want to say â€œA mother's love is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, it never fails or falters, even though the heart is breakingâ€

chris2010 · Post by **chris2010** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:21 am

sweetpoisen22 wrote:I am beyond thrilled and excited to be going. This is my FIRST TIME! Talk about being a Newbie! I'm also going alone (tear) but know I will make friends and find kindred spirits.

Am an blond hippy-ish surfer chick who spends all my extra time flying in silks and thinking about ways to make fairy wings. (Feys and fairy's exsist, ok?) I am a co-owner of the only aerial silks studio in San Luis Obispo, CA and love what I do. (I <3 my students). I also hoop and spin poi and just started fire fans.

I've got that "I'm so excited I'm about to throw up" feeling, but think this is going to be one of the best experiences of my life.

(I'm on the blue silks)

I spend my extra time reading the forums and scouring websites. I've got ideas... but no expectations.

Hello SweetPoisen, my first time too! I'm also beyond thrilled and excited to be going!! I'm counting down the seconds!!! I hope to see you out on the Playa!

chris2010 · Post by **chris2010** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:21 am

[quote="Asian Goods"]Hi, this is Matsomora from Japan, I like to make new friends chatting and Kung Fu. I want to say â€œA mother's love is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, it never fails or falters, even though the heart is breakingâ€

thk127 · Post by **thk127** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:49 am

Awesome Video! Will you be performing at Burning Man this year?

Post by **Elderberry** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 9:10 am

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

JK

SunSunFlowerFlower · Post by **SunSunFlowerFlower** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:57 pm

It's my first time too! And I'm also a hooper! I hope I see you on the playa :D

Jolly Jewish Giant · Post by **Jolly Jewish Giant** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:22 pm

WHAT UP WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Virgin here and cant wait to smash that bell upon entry to the great playa

cant wait for the adventure to begin.

if anybody has any form of advice at all in any way possible i would love to here it, Cuase i can honestly say i have no freaking idea of what to expect.

i am running off of stories from previous burners and youtube and it is just NOT ENOUGH!!!!

let me know

see you guys soon

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
BURNING MAN METROPOLIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Newbie coming!

Newbie coming!

Re: Newbie coming!

BURNING MAN METROPOLIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!