The season is now spring, and that means one thing - Gov Ball is coming. For those of you who don't know or don't keep up with the news as often as you keep up with the Kardashians, Governer's Ball is a major music and arts festival that occurs for one weekend in June in New York. Given that you're attending Gov Ball there's now a high chance that you're more broke than ever; especially if you're still in college, so this unquestionably applies to you.
Just because you've spent most of your money on Gov Ball tix doesn't mean that you need to live like a starving artist. Instead, bring any of the following snacks with you, mostly so you don't starve and because they're all fine as hell. Remember to downplay smuggling snacks into Gov Ball, and you'll be fine.
1. KIND Protein Bars
KIND's new protein bars come from the same people who have blessed the world with their regular KIND bars. It was very KIND of them. Their new protein bars have 12 whole grams of protein, consist of a mere 250 calories and debut with four flavors.
While my top two flavor choices are crunchy peanut butter and toasted caramel nut, there is also a white chocolate cinnamon almond flavor, along with a double dark chocolate nut flavor. If anything, put said KIND protein bar with your makeup in your makeup bag, and then just smile since you've got this covered.
2. Frittata Muffins
Gov Ball's venue opens at 11:45am, and for most of us including myself, waking up before 11:45 on any given weekend seems like a mundane task that needs to cool it in the back seat.
However, since you still need to eat breakfast, whip up some frittata muffins the night before and then claim that you've successfully participated in the trend of the infamous meal prep; then, stuff the frittata muffins into your camera bag or something. If anyone asks, you didn't get that idea from me.
3. Go-GURT
Ditch the standard yogurt cup and relive your childhood by consuming it in the form of Go-GURT. Remember to freeze it the night before, and you'll be fine. Do an excellent job of wrapping it in your blanket or towel, and then thank me later. And if anyone asks why you're consuming Go-GURT at Gov Ball of all places, calmly say that it's because you can.
4. Welch's Fruit Rolls
Fruit roll ups aren't just for kids - that's what Trix is for. If anyone attempts to argue with you, insert a fruit roll in your mouth and simply walk away. While I've devoured boxes of all three of their flavors (berry, tropical punch, and white grape strawberry), my top pick is tropical punch due to its lightness in flavor. If you're packing a hat with you, throw some fruit rolls in there. It can't hurt to fill the hat out while you're ignoring its existence in your luggage.
5. Macarons from Dana's Bakery
Two of the most excellent things about Dana's macarons is that they're portable and unconventional. My favorite flavor from them is cotton candy - and the actual macarons are blue. The macarons might be compact, but they're powerful, just like your favorite superhero. Tangle them somewhere with your earplugs, and hope for the best.
It's inevitable that you're going to become hungry during Gov Ball. However, you're not going to be the only hangry person there. The lines will be long, which is bad for you and your tummy since sometimes, you just can't wait to eat food. By bringing any or all of the snacks mentioned in this article with you, not only will you be able to fuel your body during the two day fest, but you won't have to wait to do it.