Burner/Non-Burner relationships

[Nipple]

Awesome!

See you in the desert!

[wh..sh]

I don't know how well the concept of "alone time" will go over beforehand because she's a lot more introverted than I am & would probably stay at camp with a book rather than wandering off by herself, which would make me feel bad. That's why I'm thinking I might try to hook up with a group or something - something to "grease the wheels" (if you will) to put her own experience more directly in front of her, as opposed to asking her to go out on her own and search for it.

Staying at camp with book is not considered fun anymore?
I spent one entire day sitting and doing absolutely nothing. Heck, I didnt even read a book!

I think each person should be able to define their term of fun. IMHO, if you are going to prevent someone from enjoying a book at the camp, then you are ruining their BM!
Leave your sense of guilt behind and let each of us do what we want. Noone should be forced to do anything just so it fits someone else's definition of fun.

Edit: Noone should be forced to do anything just so it fits someone else's definition of fun, unless ofcourse you are the source of entertainment for the bypassers

[theCryptofishist]

D'oh! We forgot to point you in the direction of this thread. It's another issue, but there might be some worthwhile tips...

[mrgr8avill]

D'oh! We forgot to point you in the direction of this thread. It's another issue, but there might be some worthwhile tips...

Thanks, Crypto! I actually found that thread after my OP here, and might not have even posted here had I seen it first. It is DEFINITELY the goto thread for dealing with shyness. Thanks so much for taking the time to hunt it down and post the link for me =)

[junglesmacks]

How about "Two Birgin Relationship?"

You know, it may.. in fact.. most likely.. will surprise you what kind of alone time you really crave out there. The joys of sharing the sights and exploration of the city are something that.. you just.. have a kickass time sharing with someone that you dig being with on a daily basis anyway.

An example: This year, I took along my best friend. We were party buddies all through the year up to that point, and she had always wanted to go to BM. I egged her on.. and around June, she bought her ticket. Instantly, I went from hell yeah! to oh shit! I hadn't really internalized the concept of having a tag along. I'm an independent person anyway, and love the party and love the interaction and (surprise) love the ladies. I started getting pretty nervous inside, until finally it came out one day when we were out on the boat after a few drinks. I blurted out to her that I was nervous about bringing her out there and possibly losing out on the adventures that I could have if she wasn't with me. Her response was laughingly of.. hey.. screw you.. I don't wanna miss out on adventures either! We decided that we could make it a point to have our own party nights and own adventures as well as adventures together. Problem solved.

Well, we made to the playa together obviously. The first night was mindblowing just being back and watching my little burgin buddy just FREAK OUT about what she had stepped into. We did up right that night..

The days that followed, we ended up having the most incredible adventures together that I wouldn't trade the world for. Having her there didn't dampen my experience one bit.. in fact, it amplified it. We were a tag team of finding cool shit to do, schmoozing at the party, the "HEY.. LOOK AT THAT!", taking turns holding stuff, finding stuff in each others bag, taking care of each other.. and being a team of pure awesomeness. It was pretty much the shit.

In the end, it was one of the most defining and incredible weeks of my life. I realized that my best friend.. was someone that I loved and couldn't imagine being apart from for more than just the burn. This was my lover. A custom engagement set is being designed now for presentation on the playa in 2012.


So, moral of the story is: I think that taking your mate to the burn is one of the most important and defining things that you can do. It may surprise you in many different directions. You may surprise you in many different directions. Come with no preconceived notions or expectations.. nothing but an open mind and a shit eating grin.

[wh..sh]

Awwwwww... congratulations JS!
You have a story to tell all life long

[mrgr8avill]

So, moral of the story is: I think that taking your mate to the burn is one of the most important and defining things that you can do. It may surprise you in many different directions. You may surprise you in many different directions. Come with no preconceived notions or expectations.. nothing but an open mind and a shit eating grin.

Wow! Thanks for that story and congratulations on finding your "one" in such an incredible and unexcpected way! I wish you both the best of happiness & I can't wait to hear how it all works out for you next year with the big ???

And, you are of course absolutely right. Despite how much I felt I had no pre-conceived notions when I first made this post, I now realize how incredibly jam-packed it actually was with the things. Thank you, and thank everyone again who participated in this little discussion -- for reminding me to keep my preconceptions the fuck out of it. Que Sera Sera on La Playa!!! =D

[lucky420]

Congratulations junglesmacks...to sweet

[Ugly Dougly]

A custom engagement set is being designed now for presentation on the playa in 2012.

Holy crap, that's beautiful.

[junglesmacks]

A custom engagement set is being designed now for presentation on the playa in 2012.

Holy crap, that's beautiful.

Jes.. we had a nice time.

Obligatory LOVE photo:

[Savannah]

Awwwwwwwwwww.

[illy dilly]

A custom engagement set is being designed now for presentation on the playa in 2012.

WHAT?

Hell yeah bro! Good shit to hear!
Congratulations

[Eric]

A custom engagement set is being designed now for presentation on the playa in 2012.

That's super sweet, but I'm not sure if even I can handle 3 relationships at the same time. Let me think about it...








Congrats my Friend!