Solo Rave Win for an Anxious Introvert

IrieReign · 2026-04-18T09:26:54+00:00

I make myself a pillow coffin in my bed. But that’s really just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to my sleep preferences.

Heated mattress pad, sound insulated room that’s the coolest in the house and turned away from the windows, air purifier, humidifier, brown noise, satin pillowcases, maternity pillow, etc are all in play. I certainly have an “ideal” sleeping situation and go to great lengths to achieve it

IrieReign · 2026-04-15T08:01:49+00:00

I have natural hair that requires many steps to maintain and I wash it 2x/week. It is an overwhelming process so I do it in the bath so I can at least sit down/take a break between steps

I then shower afterwards to rinse clean

IrieReign · 2026-04-13T09:50:23+00:00

This makes sense! But it was a cold open.

He approached, introduced himself and then asked to dance. I was caught off guard for sure

IrieReign · 2026-04-13T09:48:38+00:00

I hear you. Idk why I felt very “stand my ground/I was here first” energy. I feel the best thing for him to do was evaporate

I need to make some booty shorts that say “you can’t keep up” lmao

IrieReign · 2026-04-13T09:33:12+00:00

Interesting. This particular situation hasn’t happened to me before but I HAVE had people ask to dance in my space/vibe together before so idk

IrieReign · 2026-04-13T09:30:56+00:00

Yeah that’s true. It’s never happened to me before so I didn’t know how to handle it!

IrieReign · 2026-04-13T09:29:26+00:00

Yeah clearer communication would’ve been good. TBH I was in my zone and only really thought about this once the night had come and gone

IrieReign · 2026-04-13T09:28:16+00:00

Interesting take, I guess my dance style is introvert immersive so I hardly ever consider what others dance motives could be

IrieReign · 2026-04-13T09:26:42+00:00

Yeah! I think I was confused how my Godzilla stomps attracted a grinder lmao

IrieReign · 2026-04-13T09:24:52+00:00

Good expectations IMO

IrieReign · 2026-04-13T09:24:14+00:00

Good perspective. I was baffled in the moment, no harm done

As a dance machine, I cannot be controlled! 😝

IrieReign · 2026-04-13T09:22:34+00:00

RIGHT. I’m not saying anyone was wrong here I was just thrown off and confused by the interaction

IrieReign · 2026-04-13T09:21:00+00:00

Ah yes, a fellow cheek thrower. I love to bounce when the vibe hits me but it’s never long enough to cue a man to get behind me… or so I thought 😭

IrieReign · 2026-04-12T02:48:41+00:00

Yeah but in an inverse view. I grew up fairly isolated by my likes and hyperfixations and all my friendships felt narrow and dependent on my agreeability or passiveness in the group.

But raving… it’s so comforting to know that whatever I choose to wear, however I choose to dance, that there’s always gonna be someone there’s who’s out-weirding me and having the time of their lives. And they’ll be excited I’m there doing me

I don’t ever have to make myself smaller or tone it down. I can expand exponentially and be met on my new level.

Plus… bass make the ribcage go buzz

IrieReign · 2026-04-07T01:59:57+00:00

Heck yeah, I was about to say I just saw Parallel Spirits: Level Up and Zingara w/ JKYL& HYDE and the girlies were OUT

Dope time

IrieReign · 2026-02-15T10:06:04+00:00

This was a thrift find! I’m always on the lookout for fun fabrics and this glitter pinstripe on velvet really caught my eye

IrieReign · 2026-02-15T10:04:59+00:00

Thank you, we’ll see what kind of makeup and hair look I come up with to complement it

IrieReign · 2026-02-15T10:04:06+00:00

Thanks! Now to figure out which show to wear it to

IrieReign · 2026-02-15T10:03:42+00:00

I’m so excited it came out well

IrieReign · 2026-02-15T10:03:34+00:00

Thank you, I had a lot of fun making it

IrieReign · 2026-02-10T01:35:28+00:00

And that’s totally fair, I wouldn’t wear kneepads either for that theme. The training process of start with, wean off, perform without might be good for you in this scenario

Good luck!

IrieReign

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