On the weekend of April 12th, I was blessed enough to experience the first weekend of the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. And now I have serious PCD (post concert depression).

Before getting into it, this was only possible because one of my friends bought two tickets and invited me. How could one say no to an opportunity like this? Obviously, you don't.

I don't usually go to music festivals. And I am not a camper. But there's a first time for everything.

I never had much interest in festivals because I thought they were a waste of money.

I was wrong.

Coachella is an experience I want everyone to have. So if given the chance to go, do yourself a favor.

Though every second I spent in the Indio sun was priceless, there are a few things I feel everyone should know before flying out to Cali and camping for the first time, like myself.

1. Don't wear flip flops.

This was a rookie mistake. While walking through the festival grounds, I noticed I was the only one wearing them. That's weird, I thought to myself, considering it was at least 95 degrees each day. But I soon learned this was due to the bathroom conditions, muddy grounds, and large crowds. Being in a mosh put during Migos' set was not a fun experience after I walked away with dirty feet and blood blisters.

2. Do bring a jacket.

Just because you're in the desert doesn't mean you won't need one. The desert gets strikingly cold once the sun sets, and you'll be sorry you don't have a jacket on hand as you freeze your ass off in your bralette and shorts (I didn't because I had my fuzzy coat with me). I recommend investing in a fuzzy coat. Not only are they cute and comfy, but they match basically any outfit.

3. Do have extra batteries.

So my friend and I were planning to sleep on air mattresses while camping. As usual, things didn't work out and we wound up not having the right batteries nor access to getting them. To avoid this, read labels. Then you won't end up sleeping in the back seat of a car like me.

4. Do invest in dry shampoo.

The shower lines are long, and the showers themself aren't too hot. While I do recommend taking a body shower, also invest in dry shampoo. It'll save you the frustration of leaving the shower with conditioner-dense hair.

5. And sunscreen.

I don't get sunburn. Like ever. But that changed after spending about two hours in the Indio sunrays. No matter how Italian you are, sunscreen is a necessity if you plan on sending three days in the desert's sun rays.

6. Festival food is expensive.

I probably dropped a total of $200 just on food this weekend. Not complaining though, because the food was amazing (the acai bowls stole my heart). But if you're trying to save up some money and have the means to barbecue, definitelty do so.

7. Make the most of it.

Not everything goes as planned. I'm a perfectionist, so when things don't go as I had hoped, I tend to freak out. But I really learned to just go with the flow this weekend and take in every second. Enjoy the $13 chicken fingers and sweet potato fries (I did). Embrace having your toes stepped on just to be a few rows away from The Weeknd (so worth it).

Life really is what you make it, so instead of worrying about the little things, definitely just appreciate every second of Coachella.