Has it really been two weeks already? Even though we were working and on our feet for the majority of thirteen hours every day, it feels like the past fourteen days have all run in to each other. It really is hard for me to believe that we won’t get to meet anyone else on the road, but as I said, all good things must come to an end, and this is where we’ll leave you.
St. Louis had a late start for set up because everyone had a ten hour drive the night before. The That’s Not Cool zone was set up right near the Main Stage and across from the skate ramp, which made for a perfect day. I haven’t had a chance to really write about the bands on the tour, but this year there is a combination of old-school punk and ska bands and newer, younger pop-punk and electronica bands. It’s an interesting mix, and it’s been enjoyable getting to watch the whole mash-up while working every day. We’ve seen some band members, including Bucky from Down With Webster and Nat from 3OH!3, sporting everyone’s favorite yellow t-shirt around the shows, which is awesome. It’s great to have their support.
Since today was our last day, Carly, Melvin and I were feeling extra generous when we gave out t-shirts. We weren’t allowed to hand out stickers yet again, so we felt we had to make up for it in some way. I hope all of you who got one appreciate them as much as it seemed you would when we gave them to you!
A girl named Erika came by the tent today to let me know how That’s Not Cool had helped her recently. She saw the Walkie Stalkie commercial that’s now airing on tv, and came to the conclusion that what it depicts is exactly what her now-ex-boyfriend was doing to her. She checked out thatsnotcool.com after she saw it and told me it helped her break off her relationship with the guy. This is yet another story that makes oh so proud of what That’s Not Cool is all about. So, thank you for sharing it with me, Erika, and if any of you other readers are feeling uncomfortable with how a boyfriend or girlfriend is treating you (IknowIsaythisalotandit’sgettingrepetitive,but I’mserious!!) go to That’s Not Cool.
Before I sign out for the last time, I want to say hi to Kayla and Lauren who I met and gave t-shirts to today. I hope you guys had fun, and your photo is below! Tomorrow I’m heading home to New Jersey, most likely missing all that is Warped Tour, including the heat, wind, dust and rain. Thank you to all of you who have followed us on Twitter. We’ve already gotten 85 followers in less than two weeks, which is rad. It’s truly been a blast traveling around and meeting everyone. Your stories have been priceless and I really appreciate all of you who have stopped by the That’s Not Cool digital space, even if it was only for a little while. Check back to this blog for a possible video update later on. Until them, go to That’s Not Cool and post your input in the forums.
Adios amigos!
XO Morgan
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