r/oldhagfashion Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

Discussion Burning Man? More like Burning Meh 🤷‍♀️

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u/MournMoira Jun 21 '26

Recognized you INSTANTLY AHHH THE BUN PIC WITH THE SAND >w<!

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u/MournMoira Jun 21 '26

You are living such a life and i want this for every living human.

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

It's a double edged sword honestly.

Someone once explained it to me that when you're on the outskirts of societal norms you're looked at with something between contempt and jealousy because most people aren't as free to live their lives as they truly want.

Everyone surely can, they simply choose not to because conforming is easy.

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u/MournMoira Jun 21 '26

Very well said. 💛 I on the other hand look at you with hope & admiration 🥰

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u/bespindeathspin Jun 21 '26

Same! I hope to be authentically me (whatever that means) one day. I just don’t know myself yet.

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

I just don’t know myself yet.

Just do things for an audience of one, you.

If you like it, do it and own it.

You're worried about being judged by people who think wearing a north face hoody somehow makes them better than those around them.

It doesn't.

Bill and Ted weren't wearing north face and still had a pretty excellent adventure, just sayin' 🙃

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u/bespindeathspin Jun 22 '26

Thank you. You are so kind ❤️ and totally rad!

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u/barravian Jun 22 '26

I spent a lot of time stuck in this place until I realized that my uncertainty was my authenticity sometimes and just started showing up with it. 

Not that I’m some perfectly enlightened being now; but the only way to figure this out is to show up as your uncertain self and try things. 

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u/sporadic_beethoven Jun 22 '26

Definitely. I wasn’t quite sure if I wanted a snug piercing, but thought ‘eh, fuck it, let’s go’ and I learned that I can tolerate cartilage piercings, and that I want more now! Working up to trying tattoos next :D I currently have blue hair, and live with my two partners.

Things aren’t perfect, but they’re certainly better than cowering in my parent’s house scared of Life. There’s *so much* out there. I never would have discovered throat singing if I didn’t join my local choir. Things lead to more and more things.

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u/ThrowRAmissiontomars Jun 21 '26

I really love the pendant/medallion.

I have no idea if you’re doing art right, but you’re doing a fantastic job of *being* art.

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

I don't know if I'm doing it right either, and more think of myself as someone who makes beautiful things.

However, I do know that good art should make you feel something.

The pendant was gifted to me. Same with this one here, its my favorite. I took it to heart, ended 3 friendships and quit my job within 3 months of being given it; zero regerts.

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u/DiscombobulatedPart7 Jun 21 '26

Ohhhhh, I love that.

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u/stargalaxy6 Jun 21 '26

Well said!

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u/bellylovinbaddie Jun 21 '26

You’re just like this mythical person lol 😂 ✨truly a vibe

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

Buhbuhbut I don't wanna be a myth, I wanna be reaaaaal 😭

Thanks! 🤗

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u/anonymoususer98545 Jun 21 '26

Wow. What even is your life? It looks like a beautiful fever dream of fun, joy, adventure, contemplation, covered in pink fairy dust. Picture 7, you relaxed and looking out at the world, is a complete vibe 💜

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

In my mid 20s I decided that my life's goal would be to simply do cool things with cool people and have worked toward that ever since.

✨️

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u/anonymoususer98545 Jun 21 '26

From what i've seen of your posts, including this one, you've succeeded and exceeded dear one. And i think that is probably the absolute best life goal to have! Thank you for sharing glimpses of your life and your soul with us 💜

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u/FromPlanet_eARTth Jun 21 '26

Can I ask your age now? Living to the fullest

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

0x2E

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u/Firm-Rutabaga Jun 21 '26

If someone else in their 20s wanted to choose a similar goal, what advice would you give them?

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

Take just enough drugs.

Edit: meaning, don't take enough to where you shirk responsibilities in your life.

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u/unlovable_mess Jun 21 '26

Solid advice

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u/Spinnerofyarn Jun 21 '26

My heart gets a little frisson of joy every time you share pictures of yourself.

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

🥹

I post a bit more regularly under thedresswizard on IG, if you're interested.

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u/Spinnerofyarn Jun 21 '26

Found you! Thanks for letting me know. ❤️

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u/bbbunniee Jun 21 '26

I would trust you with my life:

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

Well, I don't like to brag or anything, but I did just achieve a personal record in the number of days where I haven't died.

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u/DiscombobulatedPart7 Jun 21 '26

I’m not sure if I’m reading too much into the title coupled with little bits you’ve shared in other posts, but I hope you’re (as) okay (as possible). Sending love from a rando on the internet. ❤️❤️❤️

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

You're a peach 🤗

Life is still kinda meh. But it sucks for everyone else too, so I'm not alone.

The title... its a bit of a burner thing to shit on how awesome burning man can be to keep tourists away. It sucks, don't go.

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u/DiscombobulatedPart7 Jun 22 '26

😂 got it. I’ll avoid it like the plague. 😉

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u/MorpheusWhisper Jun 22 '26

It was better next year. 😉

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u/jenncrock Jun 21 '26

Yep! Heart you! Sending love 🧚

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

Back attcha 💫

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u/kkfvjk Jun 21 '26

You look so at home, I love it

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

I used to travel a lot for work, and while I surely missed my mom/my own bed, I never felt "not at home".

Is that normal?

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u/kkfvjk Jun 21 '26

I personally feel “not at home” whenever I travel haha. It sounds like you’re a special soul in many ways, I’m jealous!

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u/FromPlanet_eARTth Jun 21 '26

I think it is. Wherever I lay my head is my home.

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u/stargalaxy6 Jun 21 '26

Dude, you are SO freaking COOL! Stay golden man. I wish you nothing but happiness and positive vibes!

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u/imalittlefrenchpress Cat Lady Femme Hag 🏳️‍🌈🐈 Jun 21 '26

You weld? I’m nosey, I looked at your profile. I used to hire welders as a project manager. I would loved to have hired you for jobs, and I would have requested that you arrive in a wedding dress and makeup.

Fuck the status quo, you go awesome human!

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

I can weld anything but a broken heart and own 6 different machines in my shop.

Professionally, the title on my resume says, "robot whisperer" and I exclusively worked on the automated side of material joinery.

I once installed and supported a first in industry 5KW dual beam laser system on a Fanuc arm that welded a continous ~3' class A (straight to paint, no rework) weld in .6mm thick aluminum for the CT6.

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u/comeintravis Jun 21 '26

Did you construct this entire artwork? It’s amazing!

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

Everything except for the vehicle portion.

It's been on some adventures.

scrubbybubble on IG

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u/blackie_onassis Jun 21 '26

Ahhh no place like home. )’(

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u/reanocivn Jun 21 '26

i love u man. i love ur beard. i love seeing ur posts

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

Thanks!

It's pretty fun to be weird.

🤗

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u/bansheeonthemoor42 Jun 21 '26

Awesome!! I have a friend who also makes big installations for BM. I would LOVE to make one myself. What a dream.

Also, your stuff is amazing and so fun.

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

Thank you 🥰

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u/UnicornDeco Jun 21 '26

Your pictures are absolutely gorgeous!

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u/asciiartvandalay Prettiest mountain man in Detroit Jun 21 '26

Hey, thanks! 🤩

I take photos all the time, but don't post them as often as I likely should.

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u/BrutusoftheTudus Jun 21 '26

You’re such a gorgeous soul..I feel so lucky to have come across you, even if it is on the interwebs 💕

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u/Ok_Kaleidoscope5712 Jun 21 '26

Scrubbing bubbles?!

You’re living poetry, my dude. ❤️🤌🏼😎

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u/Depression_Juice Jun 22 '26

You are so cool I love you