On this date two years ago there was a show in Brattleboro that would define the trajectory of my life. Goth Girl Field Trip started as a desire to experience the thrill of revelry in cutting edge youth and counter culture that I had conceptualized as the term rave, at least to the capacity that an atomized anti-scene, and me—with minimal connections and zero experience throwing shows—could realize. With indispensable contribution from wheat paste and GGFT-day-ones we gathered the gear I could find and the few people I knew who made music that fit the envisioned style and brought them to a heavily scouted spot on the bank of the Connecticut. That show felt like living hell for me. I had woken up with a fever, I barely understood the gear I had, and there were countless technical issues. In hindsight I love it for it’s scrappiness and I’m impressed that we even made the show a reality, but at the time I was almost relieved when that show got busted. I remember shaking for days from residual anxiety after that first GGFT. But more days passed and I found I couldn’t forget that unique thrill and purpose singular to DIY organizing. So we had 9 more and several adjacent events all of which were their own adventure, and most went smoother in no small part due to Molly whose guidance GGFT is indebted to. I recognize that GGFT is still a relatively small and developing entity, but even at our current community size I am sent into disbelief when I see signs of its impact. I know of unforgettable bonds that owe their making to GGFT, many of which are mine. And right now reflecting on all of these, and on every time I saw a sticker on some random ass gas pump or alley way or bathroom, every time I saw someone getting joy and release and fun from GGFT or an indebted bond, when I see the breadth of impact GGFT has made, I am brought to my knees in a gratitude so powerful it is ineffable.
I extend this gratitude to Alex, Claire, Adam, Simon, Wylie, Jessica, Molly, Zinnia, Aggy, Bri, Zahra, Weatherly, Terry, Alexys, Lee, Jonas, Rory, Ivy, Hazel, Jaida, .m0lly, and Sev
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![On this date two years ago there was a show in Brattleboro that would define the trajectory of my life. Goth Girl Field Trip started as a desire to experience the thrill of revelry in cutting edge youth and counter culture that I had conceptualized as the term rave, at least to the capacity that an atomized anti-scene, and me—with minimal connections and zero experience throwing shows—could realize. With indispensable contribution from wheat paste and GGFT-day-ones we gathered the gear I could find and the few people I knew who made music that fit the envisioned style and brought them to a heavily scouted spot on the bank of the Connecticut. That show felt like living hell for me. I had woken up with a fever, I barely understood the gear I had, and there were countless technical issues. In hindsight I love it for it’s scrappiness and I’m impressed that we even made the show a reality, but at the time I was almost relieved when that show got busted. I remember shaking for days from residual anxiety after that first GGFT. But more days passed and I found I couldn’t forget that unique thrill and purpose singular to DIY organizing. So we had 9 more and several adjacent events all of which were their own adventure, and most went smoother in no small part due to Molly whose guidance GGFT is indebted to. I recognize that GGFT is still a relatively small and developing entity, but even at our current community size I am sent into disbelief when I see signs of its impact. I know of unforgettable bonds that owe their making to GGFT, many of which are mine. And right now reflecting on all of these, and on every time I saw a sticker on some random ass gas pump or alley way or bathroom, every time I saw someone getting joy and release and fun from GGFT or an indebted bond, when I see the breadth of impact GGFT has made, I am brought to my knees in a gratitude so powerful it is ineffable.I extend this gratitude to Alex, Claire, Adam, Simon, Wylie, Jessica, Molly, Zinnia, Aggy, Bri, Zahra, Weatherly, Terry, Alexys, Lee, Jonas, Rory, Ivy, Hazel, Jaida, .m0lly, and Sev[CONTINUED IN COMMENTS]](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6861147040402443342816_0_88d0ed58dba2eed5cb3bf688313ff6a6.jpg?o=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&h=bbd00d31d25e176646b0ad7f7e80135b)
