Months ago my brother and I were talking about saving up money to go this year. After I saw his post on Facebook, I realized it was coming up and tickets should go on sale soon. I also completely forgot I wanted to save money specifically for the festival. I've never been, but want to go very much.
So the fact that I saw his status: "Who else is going to Coachella?" I got a little bummed he didn't contact me and at least ask "hey, we're still going right?" I began to think, maybe I just won't go this year.
That was last night. I spoke briefly about it with my dad this morning and thought maybe I would ask my friend if she wanted to go, in case my brother couldn't. Let me just say he's got other responsibilities he should be taking care of, but he doesn't. Besides I had talked about wanting to go and there are going to be some good bands that I'd like to see.
I was gonna tell my friend today at school when I saw her. She met me in the library where I was doing some homework while I waited for her to get out of class. We whispered here and there as I was working Then she whispered in excitement "Dude, I'm going to Coachella!!" I was not too happy hear that, only because it made me feel left out. But at least I didn't complain about it out loud. So we talked about it for a while, but I continued to feel bummed.
I was trying to give it a good thought of how I could afford it. They do have a "layaway" option for purchasing tickets, which is definitely something to consider. They also have different layaway options, like pay half now and half later, or pay ten percent now and make equal payments every month. The latter seems to be the better option for me.
This is where money becomes an issue. I had a seasonal position, but that ended last week. I've gone shopping here and there because I desperately need clothes because I rarely shop. I did get a check from my grandpa because he wanted to help pay for school, even though I told him my parents were taking care of it. But I'm thinking half of it should go to my mom because I owe her money.
I'm just trying to figure out where I can get extra money to be able to go to Coachella. Luckily I've got a garage sale coming up, so I'm hoping to get some extra cash to save towards the festival.
Now let's talk about the bands playing that I'd like/interested to see (if I decide/can go):
-Crystal Castles!!
-Klaxons
-The Black Keys!!
-Tame Impala
-Ozomatli
-Interpol
-Here We Go Magic (saw them at the Dr. Dog show)
-Best Coast!!
-Good Old War (also saw them at the Dr. Dog show)
And whatever anyone else would want to see. I'm always open to hearing new stuff.
But speaking of Best Coast, they've got a show coming up next month in L.A. and I was already thinking of going. Of course I'm not sure who I'd go with, but now I'm wondering, of Coachella and Best Coast's show, should I do one or the other, or should I do both???
Either choice I could see them, but I'd like the opportunity to see them at they're own show to be closer than I would probably get at the festival, and the chance to meet them as I did Dr. Dog.
If money wasn't an issue I would go to both, but it is. And it sucks. It does push me towards getting another job.
I'm hoping for working towards the best outcome.
No comments:
Post a Comment