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Jade Barde

Apr 15, 2019

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10 Things You Better Know Before Frolicking Your Way To Coachella This Year

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The hype over Coachella is understandable. It's one of the most memorable weekends of the year. The anticipation is real and the countdown to Weekend 1 is long awaited. Finally, it's here and 2019 is sure to bring in some wild performances and shows.

Many people make this an annual event. Last year was my first time attending, and I didn't know what to expect. I had an idea, but REALLY, you don't know what you're getting yourself into unless you go and experience it for yourself. Still, one can prepare themselves best they can and with that said, be aware of these 10 things before traveling into the hot as hell desert for your wild weekend.

1. If you're thinking of camping...DON'T.

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I can truthfully say, I didn't shower for 4 days. There are showers for camping, but be prepared to wait for hours. Also, if your Coachella neighbors haven't woken you up by 6 am with their game of beer pong, the sun will be your alarm clock because your tent is so hot it's unbearable. Also, setting up camp in the dead of night is rough.

2. Maybe don't try NEW drugs in the dessert in 100 degree weather.

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Stick to what you know. There's plenty of time to experiment when you're back home. Don't ruin a good show by ending up at Coachella's ER.

3. The dust is no joke.

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It's not as glamorous as celebrities make it seem. Also, the grass is gone by weekend 2 and is replaced by straight up dirt.

4. Sunset is the best time of the day because the temperature is finally bearable.

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With that said, bring sunscreen and water! Also a hat and some sunnies. Find a shady tree and stay there.

5. If you see someone famous, leave them alone.

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They don't want to talk to you, let alone take a picture with you. Enjoy the music, that's what you paid all that money for.

6. Security is chill, just don't be foolish.

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Pretty self explanatory. Be smart about it all.

7. Bring PAINKILLERS, like a lot of them.

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Or earphones, either one because your head might be pounding by the end of the night. You won't regret this one.

8. It's a 3 day festival, you don't need 10 outfits (especially offensive ones).

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I made this mistake. Everyone wants to change their outfit, yeah ok...there's nowhere to put your extra sh*t. Just save your extra outfits for photos and leave them at the hotel/campsite. Also, and this is MAJOR, wear comfy shoes. Your feet will be dead by the end of day 1.

9. Be prepared to get lost.

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There were 9 of us total, and somehow I managed to lose every single one of them repeatedly throughout the festival. There are thousands of people which means your phone will likely not work well. BUDDY SYSTEM, BUDDY SYSTEM, BUDDY SYSTEM!!!

10. If you like documenting everything you do, bring at least 2 portable chargers.

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They're heavy, but they're essential. Who wants to go to Coachella and come back with few saved memories documented because their phone died on day 2?

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10 Things You Better Know Before Frolicking Your Way To Coachella This Year

"Where's the bathroom?" - Literally everyone at Coachella

1. If you're thinking of camping...DON'T.

2. Maybe don't try NEW drugs in the dessert in 100 degree weather.

3. The dust is no joke.

4. Sunset is the best time of the day because the temperature is finally bearable.

5. If you see someone famous, leave them alone.

6. Security is chill, just don't be foolish.

7. Bring PAINKILLERS, like a lot of them.

8. It's a 3 day festival, you don't need 10 outfits (especially offensive ones).

9. Be prepared to get lost.

10. If you like documenting everything you do, bring at least 2 portable chargers.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

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It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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