Ever lived on a farm for 5 days with 5 of your closet guy friends? Me too. This past June I attended Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, TN with my boyfriend and our 4 friends. Any girl would probably agree that camping out in the Tennessee heat with strictly testosterone isn’t the most comfortable of situations. However, I don’t regret a second spent with Matthew, Jacob, Hunter, Brett, and Josh. Enduring camping with a group of people at a music festival is a whole other level of friendship in itself, nonetheless if you ever find yourself experiencing a long musical weekend packed to the brim with bro time, here are a few tips:
1. Channel your inner dude
When you are camping with five guys, you just have to accept the fact you will probably transform into a dude for the weekend. Chanel your inner man and own it. Drink a warm beer if you have too.
2. Make hot dogs and quesadillas, often.
We already know that food is the fastest way to any man's heart, at a music festival or not. Whether it was my significant other or my guy friend, it is always cool to go out of your way to put food in someone's belly. If you have the supplies whip your guy friends up some quick food it's easy and creates an everlasting bond of friendship.
3. When in doubt, dance it out.
I believe that is all that needs to be said here. Break boundaries through spontaneous dance moves. You have no other choice to just let your guard down for the weekend and be yourself.
5. Stay positive, humble, and happy.
I would be lying if i didn't say there were times i felt overwhelmed spending an inseparable weekend with 5 guys. It is difficult supplying all the girl power in one squad, but like at any music festival in general, the best policy is to stay positive and appreciate the people you are with. I truthfully do not know how i would have made it through the weekend without the humor, love, and positivity from the guys I experienced Bonnaroo with.
The experience overall is something i will never forget and never regret. Try things out of your comfort zone. You will be surprised by the everlasting memories you will make a long the way.
