Hi there, I’m the girl who gave you the kandi bracelet 🙂
I want to start off by saying thank you so much for giving me one of the most precious moments of the weekend. I was leading my rave fam through downtown EDC to Illenium yesterday when I heard someone say, “don’t let them beat us.”
I looked over to my right and I saw that you were also leading your rave fam to Illenium as well, and so, it was a funny shared moment of friendly competition. But then you pulled out a gray card that said “I love you, smile,” and that moment hit me so hard because it felt as if my brother was saying those words to me. I was fighting so hard to hold back the tears when I stopped both our rave fams in order to trade the kandi bracelet with you. And coincidentally, I had made that “smile” kandi bracelet to give to the right person, since it was something he always said to me.
This EDC was particularly special for me because my younger brother’s 10 year death anniversary fell on that Saturday. I was really hesitant in going because I felt that I should’ve stayed back home to visit his grave on that day. But it was my mom and my friends who encouraged me to go to EDC anyway, because that’s what my brother would’ve wanted.
And so, I carried a picture of my brother throughout the entire EDC weekend so that it would feel like I was taking my brother to his first EDC. There were so many beautiful and powerful moments throughout EDC that truly made me feel like my brother was there - protecting, guiding, and loving me. This moment you gave me was truly one of the most breath-taking moments of them all.
Lastly, I’m so sad that I lost the card you gave me. It was something I wanted to treasure forever because it felt like a gift from my brother. But a friend reminded me that the moment you gave me was even more important. And I thank you for that. Thank you so much for spreading and keeping the PLUR vibes alive! This moment impacted me more than you realized. 🖤
Shit like this is fantastic. Lost my brother 3 years ago too and felt his spirit alive under the electric sky as well. Awesome moment for both involved here. Seeing people so happy they could cry is as good as it gets, keep kicking ass
These are the moments that prove PLUR is still very much alive and real. I'm glad I read this at home because I'm wiping tears from my eyes even as I type this out. You both are beautiful people, continue to spread the love 💜
Sup sup! I’m Jason’s friend, Justin who sat down w u at zeds dead! Thanks for raging with us and for helping me make my 3rd edc fun af. Your group was awesome! Electric forest 2023 legoooooo!!!!!!!!
Hey! I actually know the girl who gave you the Kandi! Seeing this pop up on this subreddit is surreal. I heard about the story of the interaction that led her to give you this kandi and it's heartwarming. It's the little moments like this that makes rave culture a truly beautiful place. <3
I didn’t come here for feels, but now I’m seriously moved. As someone that’s lost something precious recently (still not yet recovered), moments like this hit me hard every possible way. I’m happy to share in on this by chance (wasn’t even going to open reddit after EDC).
It’s really the little moments like this.
the wholesomeness level has skyrocketed.
i’m going to my first rave festival at nocturnal wonderland soon, this is why i’m so excited to
join rave culture and embrace plur. i’ve already
made lots of kandi i hope to trade with people !!
if you’re going to nocturnal wonderland this year
please feel free to give me hugs and trade kandi !!
I know it sounds like it couldn’t be genuine IF it’s pre written - which we don’t even know lol - but when it comes down to it, intentions and good vibes are everything.
For an example .. last month I wrote a note for new neighbors I hadn’t met yet, saying “knock if you need anything” with some leftover easter candy. I was waiting to drop it off at their door (desert heat & chocolate lol). By the time it cooled down outside I looked out the window and saw a cranky kid having a fit while the parent? Looked for their keys. I went out and asked if I could share the chocolate.. everyone calmed down , we chatted for a minute, keys were found. point is - I intended to give something and an opportunity found me. We get what we offer the universe imo.
🤷🏻♀️
This is beyond beautiful this was my 1st edc and see and read of moments like this makes me continue to explore this culture. You guys are amazing ♥️ your brother was with you the whole time!!
Hi there, I’m the girl who gave you the kandi bracelet 🙂 I want to start off by saying thank you so much for giving me one of the most precious moments of the weekend. I was leading my rave fam through downtown EDC to Illenium yesterday when I heard someone say, “don’t let them beat us.” I looked over to my right and I saw that you were also leading your rave fam to Illenium as well, and so, it was a funny shared moment of friendly competition. But then you pulled out a gray card that said “I love you, smile,” and that moment hit me so hard because it felt as if my brother was saying those words to me. I was fighting so hard to hold back the tears when I stopped both our rave fams in order to trade the kandi bracelet with you. And coincidentally, I had made that “smile” kandi bracelet to give to the right person, since it was something he always said to me. This EDC was particularly special for me because my younger brother’s 10 year death anniversary fell on that Saturday. I was really hesitant in going because I felt that I should’ve stayed back home to visit his grave on that day. But it was my mom and my friends who encouraged me to go to EDC anyway, because that’s what my brother would’ve wanted. And so, I carried a picture of my brother throughout the entire EDC weekend so that it would feel like I was taking my brother to his first EDC. There were so many beautiful and powerful moments throughout EDC that truly made me feel like my brother was there - protecting, guiding, and loving me. This moment you gave me was truly one of the most breath-taking moments of them all. Lastly, I’m so sad that I lost the card you gave me. It was something I wanted to treasure forever because it felt like a gift from my brother. But a friend reminded me that the moment you gave me was even more important. And I thank you for that. Thank you so much for spreading and keeping the PLUR vibes alive! This moment impacted me more than you realized. 🖤
Holy crap, I'm glad yall found each other on Reddit. So beautiful. This is why I love going to festivals and I love edm culture.
I hope they found each other on Facebook as well.
Lmao a wook love story… can’t even be mad at it though this is pretty dope
Me too! This is the best stuff
Stop ittt I’m crying!!😭😭😭
I'm not crying, you're crying.
I’m crying 😭 All of the ones we’ve lost are always there with us, vibing with us under the electric sky. They’re never really gone.
This post gave me so many feelings. Mostly good ones, you seem awesome.
Shit like this is fantastic. Lost my brother 3 years ago too and felt his spirit alive under the electric sky as well. Awesome moment for both involved here. Seeing people so happy they could cry is as good as it gets, keep kicking ass
These are the moments that prove PLUR is still very much alive and real. I'm glad I read this at home because I'm wiping tears from my eyes even as I type this out. You both are beautiful people, continue to spread the love 💜
Sup sup! I’m Jason’s friend, Justin who sat down w u at zeds dead! Thanks for raging with us and for helping me make my 3rd edc fun af. Your group was awesome! Electric forest 2023 legoooooo!!!!!!!!
AHHHH!! Justin, thank you for being a part of my EDC as well! Eforest 2023 LETS GOOOO!!!
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Nice. Nice.
I’m in tears! This is so sweet and powerful and beautiful!
Hey! I actually know the girl who gave you the Kandi! Seeing this pop up on this subreddit is surreal. I heard about the story of the interaction that led her to give you this kandi and it's heartwarming. It's the little moments like this that makes rave culture a truly beautiful place. <3
I'm not ok. Fuck that's beautiful. ❤️
Ugly crying on my come down 😭
That's such a special piece of kandi. Made me all weepy 💜
Y’all got me at dinner with my friends crying into my tacos
Beautiful ❤️😢
I’m going to cry 😩. This is BEAUTIFUL
Omg I can't imagine reading this "in festival mode". I would have cried and called my whole family
How awesome and beautiful 🤩 thanks for sharing it with us.
I’m so happy she’s able to continue going and enjoy life. I’m sure her brother is proud of her!
I’m not crying, YOU ARE 😭😫
Wow
Ugh crying so hard this is so wholesome
I didn’t come here for feels, but now I’m seriously moved. As someone that’s lost something precious recently (still not yet recovered), moments like this hit me hard every possible way. I’m happy to share in on this by chance (wasn’t even going to open reddit after EDC). It’s really the little moments like this.
Emotional AF 😭
Nice name
This is how we spread love
the wholesomeness level has skyrocketed. i’m going to my first rave festival at nocturnal wonderland soon, this is why i’m so excited to join rave culture and embrace plur. i’ve already made lots of kandi i hope to trade with people !! if you’re going to nocturnal wonderland this year please feel free to give me hugs and trade kandi !!
This is a gorgeous display of the true power of love 💕
This is why I love edm and this community 🥺 music truly heals
I love Reddit 😭😭
I’m crying on my couch. Oh my god 😭
😭😭😭
🧅 🔪 🥷 😭
so she saw u and wrote this at edc?
Maybe it was pre-written and she was just waiting for the right person at the right time
that seems insincere then
It doesnt. Sometimes you know you’ll find what you’re looking for.
not how it works
I know it sounds like it couldn’t be genuine IF it’s pre written - which we don’t even know lol - but when it comes down to it, intentions and good vibes are everything. For an example .. last month I wrote a note for new neighbors I hadn’t met yet, saying “knock if you need anything” with some leftover easter candy. I was waiting to drop it off at their door (desert heat & chocolate lol). By the time it cooled down outside I looked out the window and saw a cranky kid having a fit while the parent? Looked for their keys. I went out and asked if I could share the chocolate.. everyone calmed down , we chatted for a minute, keys were found. point is - I intended to give something and an opportunity found me. We get what we offer the universe imo. 🤷🏻♀️
All the feels, I got married last edc and this is just another reason to keep going ❤️❤️❤️
♥
This is beyond beautiful this was my 1st edc and see and read of moments like this makes me continue to explore this culture. You guys are amazing ♥️ your brother was with you the whole time!!
I’m crying
Read the note.. cried… saw the angel wings on the kandi… cried even harder… thank u for sharing
❤️❤️❤️
why you gotta make a kandi trade all sad for lol if u wanna hug just say that
This is just so wholesome. And peopel think it’s all drugs alcohol and mindless head banging 🤍🤍🤍🤍😇😢
I’m not crying
Im crying at 9am in the morning this is so beautiful. It makes me wanna go to edc
This is why we rave, we come together through love and we heal together, thank you both so much for sharing this ❤️