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January 13, 2005
Paperdolls and Raving
Paperdoll Contest
Rules: There are no rules. Use other pictures. Photoshop it. As long as it's still the paperdoll. Straight hood, baby, just the way I like it.
My disclaimer ahead of time: Any inappropriate/insulting/offensive stuff will be allowed, however ALL pictures posted up are fully the work of the artists featured. I hold no responsibility for any edited photos or pictures that are posted on my site that have to do with this contest. Take it up with the artist if you got beef.
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What happened to raving?
Funny story, during the years when raving was still popular and the word candy didn't really mean candy, and dropping something didn't mean that you had to pick it up, I found this picture of myself and had a good chuckle.
What is "Raving" anyways? Urban Dictionary says: An organized underground party involving music and dancing. Raves typically involve one or more DJs playing electronic dance music such as techno, trance, breakbeat, jungle, and ambient.
I didn't start going to raves until they were already dying. When people talked of the glory days. When people complained about the lameness of the parties and that PLUR [peace love unity respect] was a thing of the past.
I started tagging along with friends to raves when I first started college. Like many asian families, my parents never let me go out at night later than perhaps 10 or 11 pm... And even then, I had to have a solid alibi of where I was -- "raving" or even "sleeping over at a friends" would not be enough.
For my first year of college, I was swept into a world of beautiful lightshows, new things, glowsticking, dancing [tutting mostly] and people who seemed too nice to be true.
Then it became a little old... but all my friends still went, so I tagged along. Soon, for me, it felt like it was the same thing over and over. This was for two reasons:
1. I rarely did any drugs or alcohol at these raves so there was very little intoxicated fun
2. I didn't feel like I could dance anymore because I received some criticism about the motives behind my learning to dance.
3. I was at odds with the people I went with
The raving scene is dead, for me, but I've learned it's not completely because of how good the party is, or how great the venue is, or how many people are there. Raves are good if you like the people you're with, you enjoy the music, and you can dance in any way you want without feeling self conscious.
Just once more, I'd like to go to a rave (or rave party.. Spundae anyone) and:
1. Get REALLY fucked up
2. Dance my booty off
3. Be with people I can be myself with
Any takers?
Posted by Kim at January 13, 2005 01:13 AM
Comments
why do u even bother? do you really enjoy raves, getting fucked up? and trying to be someone you're not? being yourself, if you enjoy doing those kinda shit, go ahead. But if not, just be who you are, who give a rat ass what other think of you. If they dont like you for who you are and how you act, screw them. At least that's the moto i live by. And I hope you do too. =)
Posted by: tony at January 13, 2005 04:22 AM
i like your desktop picture... is it okay if you send it to me?? thanks a lot... i copy your feeling about rave parties... its been 4 years since i have gone... i got real fucked up that time... ate too much candy with alcohol... thanks!
Posted by: kenny at January 13, 2005 06:31 AM
I thought your site was pretty cool. I even read an entry or two. Plus, your cute :P and I like your XP desktop, very cool. I just changed my theme the other day so it's all white now. Check out my xanga sometime if you like. Bye for now, pretty lady.
Posted by: Matt at January 13, 2005 10:24 AM
I totally agree with you. WHAT HAPPENED THE RAVE SCENE?!... I'll tell you what happen. More and more people started going (including little kids as young as 9). Rave scene became more and more club like... people just don't even bother to be nice to you anymore... and MOST IMPORTANTLY... the music in socal SUCKS now! What happen to the good ol "real" trance. It's all house now... however, the "raves" in norcal are still fun. Great music... and obviously, you have to be with people who you want to be around. I stop going to so cal raves... and yes i know this post is a little long but you hit a topic that i really feel strongly about haha... (kind of sad, but i'm a trance addict haha)
But anyways, i'll take you up for your offer... just as long as it not a socal rave haha
Posted by: thang at January 13, 2005 12:41 PM
Yes, *Nor Cal* raves are better then *So Cal* raves. If you want to check out a rave that's good, you should definitely check out "SKILLS". They're the closest thing that would bring back the vibe like how it was back then. It's an experience you definitely shouldn't miss. The music they play is awesome, and the lighting setup is simply amazing. The Skills members that throw the party are actually the djs of the rave.(Dyloot, Tom Slik, Dj Enemy) So, they know good trance music. They actualy bring the real raw talent from Europe; not the same djs over and over like down here. (Such as: Above and beyond, Smith and Pledger, Robert Nickson, Lange, 4Strings, The Thrillseekers etc.) So, if you want a party thats worth going to, check it out. (www.skillsdjworkshop.com). If you go once, you can see why I drive about 7 hours every three months to go to their parties. (I'm from the 714 area).
Posted by: trung at January 13, 2005 01:31 PM
I know what you mean. Since I don't drink or drop, I never had any interest in the bars or the the pill pushers. Some of the clubs/raves I've gone to have had a really good atmosphere with really cool people, but a lot of them were really unpleasant. I'm still looking for good ones, so if I hear about one, I'll let you know. My preference is more for general techno and house, then trance, and no jungle; tell me your preference next time you're on AIM.
Posted by: Greg at January 13, 2005 04:19 PM
Hey what's going on, I was on Ravemedia.net and saw your tuts, pretty nice then decented to drop by here. Nice site.. Anyways onwards to the point. Raving isn't dead per-se but don't expect to find it at any clubs or anything even remotely mainstream or popular because infact it's become mainstream and whored out, it makes baby jesus cry.
I'm here in Florida and there are quite a few good house parties still goin' on. Went to one last Friday and I'm heading to one Saturday night. If you're ever in Florida you're more then welcome to come along and drop out. It's great fun.
Alright well just thought I'd throw my 2 cents in and offer the invite, you're welcome to shoot me a mail sometime.
Posted by: .clint at January 20, 2005 06:48 PM
