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Originally posted by Djsketchbag This is very true, I've been into EDM for over 9 years now and going clubbing for a solid 7. I see it as i'm getting older i'm slowing down the pace I like my music at when I 16-20 it was all about hard acid techno and jungle, then 21-24 it started to slow down and I started getting into house and techno and minimal. I also prefer small venues like footy and zone vs. places like docks or the Guv,

I've gone through a somewhat similar transition (minus the DnB and Jungle (I don't think I'll ever find those sounds audibly pleasurable)), although during a much shorter time.

In the summer of 2006 I got into EDM and I liked nothing but trance. I went to my first few events at the Guv in the fall of 2006 and at that time I could not stand any room but the main room. Months and months later I was still listening only to trance (although by this point I had developed a strong appreciation for tech-trance). I remember a bunch of times heading down to the Guv being anxious about the possibility that M.Oliver would play only house music, thus threatening my chances of having a good time. Then in the summer of 2007 my tastes started to change a bit. I fell in love with house: the music that I used to describe as 'emotionless', boring, and far too repetitive became very appealing to my ears. I started to venture into the Gallery whenever I'd hit up the Guv and the sound in there took a hold of me. I remember near the end of the summer of 2007 being in the main room thinking to myself 'I don't know how to dance to this: it's too fast!'. And then in the fall of 2007 I started to appreciate music with more minimalist and progressive elements. I've come to believe that so often it is the case with EDM that 'less is more' as the saying goes, e.g. a subtle melody can be far more catchy than something more obvious and pronounced. Currently, I still enjoy trance every now and again; however, but-for a few classics, I prefer tech-trance as opposed to the fluff like I did when I first got into the scene. I'd say house (the harder/techier stuff) and prog house are my two favourite genres at the moment.

As for venues, I used to--as some of you will know--love to be up on the podiums/stages in a huge room filled with people. Now, the big rooms make me feel anxious/nervous sometimes; and I'm much more content to park myself next to the booth inside a smaller room like the Gallery and enjoy myself there.

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Originally posted by disko-kandi "Your life is a sacred journey. And it is about change, growth, discovery, movement, transformation, continuously expanding your vision of what is possible, stretching your soul, learning to see clearly and deeply, listening to your intuition, taking courageous challenges at every step along the way. You are on the path... exactly where you are meant to be right now... And from here, you can only go forward, shaping your life story into a magnificent tale of triumph, of healing, of courage, of beauty, of wisdom, of power, of dignity, and of love." You should check out this book: A New Earth: Awakening To Your Life's Purpose ~ by Eckhart Tolle Link You can also do a 10 week online course with the author on Oprah's Bookclub website at no cost following the chapters of this book. All you need to do is register. Link

Power of Now is what I am currently reading but the same author..
New Earth: Awakening To Your Life's Purpose sounds like a great read as well

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Originally posted by _tAmiKo_ un-intentionally drifted away from many friends I would of wished to have kept. I have drifted away from the TA family, and when I think back, its one of my biggest regrets.

I noticed this a while back as well, and I figured you needed a break/some space. It happens... and we're not here to hold it against you. I've missed you tons Slinky!!

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Originally posted by _tAmiKo_ I was forced to change....for someone else.

Sometimes we make sacrifices like these to be with someone we really want...and then we realize our mistakes. I'm sorry you had to force a change in yourself. I won't lie, I was a bit upset that you completely cut yourself off from everyone for a relationship.... but I understand why it happened. But everyone needs balance. You should never have to sacrifice either.

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Originally posted by English Rachel friends are always there, 2 year gap or not

+1 Rachel said it best here.

Don't be a stranger Dannie

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what the fuck? I just broke up with my girlfriend of 7 months (well actually I got dumped) and the only reason it was "something has changed...I don't see this in the long term but I still love you". I mean, hahahaa...give me a fucking break blank blank!!

Well, I got pissed with the buds tonight so I wish you all a happy St. Patty's Day. I'll be too blind drunk to even post on here.

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Originally posted by Dj Smitty20 what the fuck? I just broke up with my girlfriend of 7 months (well actually I got dumped) and the only reason it was "something has changed...I don't see this in the long term but I still love you". I mean, hahahaa...give me a fucking break Kristyn Moir!! Well, I got pissed with the buds tonight so I wish you all a happy St. Patty's Day. I'll be too blind drunk to even post on here. God Save the Queen

Don't you think it's a bit unclassy to have her full name in there?

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Originally posted by Swamper it's good to ask these questions of yourself - those that never have to deal with something similar are either very lucky or just putting off the inevitable.

I'd say the latter. Between 20 and 30 is when it usually happens for people. 1/4 life crisis as some would call it.

Good luck with your searching Dannie. We haven't met (yet) but I can certainly relate with what you're going through.

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Originally posted by dance2dabeat My life is a never ending battle of the rollercoaster rides....I hate rollercoasters!!

Accept it, life is an endless rollercoaster ride. You can either hate it or enjoy it. I know which one I'd choose

In other words...

“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end”
- Ursula K. LeGuin (American Writer best known for tales of science fiction, b.1929)

or you can stop focusing on the ups and downs and just look at the overall picture.

if i was too notice every up and down i think id get sick

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Originally posted by Dj Smitty20

I don't see how this warrants a bumping of the thread?

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lol..

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Originally posted by Swamper I don't see how this warrants a bumping of the thread?

He's obviously a girl feeling lost. Dummy.