It is almost here...Coachella is upon us! Yes! Get ready to turn off your phones because all those music festival pictures are going to be flooding your Instagram and Facebook feeds #Coachella2k18 #blessed #shestolemyoutfit. But actually, it’s going to be a rough two weekends for those who have intense FOMO (Feeling Of Missing Out), aka me.
I have not yet had the pleasure of going to Coachella and as much as I want to spend $500 to be judged through social media, I’d rather dedicate that precious money towards mimosas and plane tickets.
Sike, I actually spent a lot more money for a different music festival called FireFly which was on the other side of the country and to be honest it was worth every penny. Since it was my first time there and my first time going to a music festival in general, there were somethings I wish people had told me before I had gone.
1. Bring baby wipes
If you car camp, showering becomes your worst nightmare. The lines are long.
2. Bring snacks
Festival food is overpriced and it sucks. Except if you’re at OutsideLands, then spend the money and eat the food because that’s worth it.
3. Buy a Camelbak
TRUST ME, IT WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE.
4. Sunscreen
You’re going to burn.
5. Prepare your body for rigorous dancing
I racked up 16 miles of my Fitbit for 5 days straight. 10k steps PFFFT piece of cake.
6. Bring Fabreeze
Sharing a tent literally sucks especially when y’all aren’t showering after dancing for 12 hours…
7. You’re going to miss a few artists
Try not to get mad about missing one of your favorite artists. I did because I just wanted to cram everyone but that’s not realistic.
8. Learn how to hover over toilets and bring toilet paper
It’s the commonly used items we tend to forget.
9. Make a designated meet-up spot with your friends
In case you get lost, choose a spot and time and be there!
10. Everyone’s safety should come first!
Emergen C - Pedialyte packets. There were people handing out Pedialyte packets at a music festival once (God bless them). That stuff works miracles.
Have fun getting lost in the music of your favorite artists. Make new friends and connect with the ones you’re with!