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Hey guys, so I wanted to take some time to talk about everybody's favorite topic: etiquette. I decided to take a moment to write about this one because I have had a million conversations with my friends about some of the horrible behavior we have been seeing at festivals recently and then following probably the most annoying night ever at a show recently.
Chewing gum gives you jaw something to do that isn’t clenching down like no body’s business. However, some people have reported that even chewing gum isn’t helping with the clenching and that the extra focus on working your jaw all night might actually leave you in more pain the next day. It is easy to see how, while preventing you from the pain of clenching too hard, constantly chewing could end up leaving your jaw exhausted, especially over the course of two or three days. That is where lollipops (and other hard candies) can come into play. If this sounds strange, let me explain.
T IS OK TO LEAVE A FESTIVAL EARLY. I feel like this is something that no one ever really says especially to people who are just starting. Some people even have a strange sense of pride about sticking it out to the end even if they want to (or need to) go home. Personally, I find that to be a little silly. Raving is like a marathon and the first couple of times you may not be ready to sprint the whole thing (even if you wish you could). Everyone starts out at a different level of endurance, and though you will build it up in time, it is totally okay if you aren’t able to make it all the way to the very end.
Raving is a lot of work. You need to make sure that you give your body what it needs beforehand and not just after if you want to recover well the next day. I know it can be hard to force yourself to eat a filling meal especially if you are like me and lose your appetite when you are excited. No matter what you end up deciding to eat please make sure that it has enough protein, carbs, and healthy fats to keep you going.
It can often be difficult to decide what tier of tickets you want to get for your next event. I personally always struggle to decide, especially when the options all seem to have so much going for them. In this post I break down the benefits of all the ticket types as well as what you (as a first time festival goer) should be thinking about before you make your decision.
So you’ve got your tickets, your hotel, and your travel all settled, now all you need is an amazing outfit or three for your next event. If you are new to shopping for festivals, it can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out where to shop, what to wear, and how to put it all together to make a fantastic look.
If you are new to the world of festivals, you might have been a little confused the first time you saw someone decked out in what looked like a bunch of friendship bracelets you made at summer camp as a kid. It probably seemed even stranger when you saw them trade bracelets after doing what looks like a secret handshake. Yeah, it may seem a little odd at first, but trading Kandi and the PLUR spirit are two of the things that makes this culture so magical. Let's start with the basics.
So, you're headed to your first festival. Maybe you're going with a huge group of friends maybe your going solo, but either way, there are a few things you should know and pick up before you head out to dance the night away.
