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[lordofthebling]

I have read through this site's articles on glowsticking culture. Very awesome, and they shatter a lot of myths about what it means to be a raver. I am now glowsticking/spinning poi myself, and I was wondering if there is a right way to share this fun and awesome dance with my friends. I definitely want to preserve our culture and do my part in busting the raver stereotype, so I am wondering if there is a right way to share glowsticking with my friends. I am way out of high school, so I can steer clear of the dangers of glowsticking in a high school setting, but what is the GS.C way to share glowsticking and raving?

[Tico]

I generally just show friends videos of it when the topic of glowsticking is raised somehow during conversation (when asked what hobbies you do and such).

There really is no "true and proper way" to do it, just do what feels good.



Cheers

[Dgloww]

See i've confused myself.
A good friend of mine has been stringing for 2 years. hes pretty amazing.
he got me into this, (although i like freehand better) introduced me to this site.
and at my birthday party he gave me a show and i was in awe. like its one thing to watch the videos, but to see someone you care about actually making the lights dance in front of you is truly magical.

but then he wanted me to show him what i do, to just do it..
and i froze.
i mean i could feel myself doing it, but i just couldn't make myself move..
hard to explain,
i was nervous.
it was somewhat like an intimidated feeling..
i think because for me.
since i stay inside my head. i mean i think alot, i listen to everything around me but don't partake in conversations unless its something i feel strongly about. && observe my surroundings. To me this dance is something so personal, cause' when im sticking. it's like everything i think and i feel comes out.
it relieves my stress and makes me feel good.
its my thing, and i don't know if im ready to share that yet.

and now, when i think about it i probably missed a great oppritunity. he could have helped me out. helped me loosen up
gave me pointers and ideas. i feel as if i missed something signifigant.
So, I think that you should share it with your friends. I agree with tico, there is no "right" way. (but there are wrong ones)
its up to the individuals.
Both you and the people who are intrested.


[*edit-it wasn't intimidation,
the vibe was.. off. i wasn't comfortable
wrong place, right time, wrong people. (not him the others)
i didn't get it at the time, when i posted this. or even if i fully get it now.
it just hit me. -and if this isnt the right place for this whole spiel. im am truly sorry. just had to get it off my chest.
im learning, bear with me.
i really suck at explaining myself.
i do forreal.

i have officially mind fucked myself.
must take a breather and digest new information.
make sense? no? didnt think so. ]

Edited by Dgloww, 07 August 2012 - 11:40 AM.