Usually I try to post some fun, out there question on Saturdays, just to give us all a bit of a break from the day to day crap we have to think about.
Well, today's question is a bit different. Let me set it up for you.....
You live alone. Your job keeps you pretty busy, at wierd hours. Plus, you work alone, out of your house - everyone on you're team is spread out across the state. You've just moved to a new area, where you really don't know anyone. Committing to a gym is out of the question - nothing nearby. You don't do "clubs" - no knitting, no embroidery, not a collector. Don't go to bars alone. Kinda shy when not working.
So...here's the question. How in the hell do you meet people and develop a circle of friends? There couldn't be any bad suggestions - just looking for ideas. OK - I will admit standing on a street corner with a sign that says "Will you be my friend?" probably won't fly, but other than that I'm open to suggestions.
What ya got?
Posted by Tammi at October 1, 2004 05:36 PMBeing a re-enactor my answer probably sounds goofy, but I'd look in my Re-enactor newpapers/letters for the nearest event, participate in it.. Viola.. insta-friends. Re-enactors tend to be cool that way.
Posted by: Contagion at October 2, 2004 08:42 AMGood question! The obvious place is right here --I have met such wonderful people in the blogoshpere (you being one of them), but unfortunately we are spread out all over the country...so that doesn't really help.
Taking a class might be a good place --but since you work so much you probably don't have the time to do that...
What I did notice was at Sean Hannity's book signing there seemed to be many love connections made...I was fascinated watching 'the dance' but really it makes perfect sense --a bunch of 'like-minded' people. Maybe get involved with the local GOP...?
Well, what worked for me was taking up scrapbooking. There are people of all ages who do it, you can get started for relatively cheap, and there are usually "crops" and classes several times a week at most stores, giving you lots of chances to meet new people. It doesn't require any particular talent, and is a great creative outlet. Plus, looking at other peoples' albums (and they're ALWAYS eager to share) lets you learn a lot about their life quickly.
Posted by: Dana at October 2, 2004 10:25 AMwww.conservativematch.com
Posted by: ALa71 at October 2, 2004 10:02 PMI have no advice. :( I've given it thought. I'm not so good at meeting people.
Posted by: Boudicca at October 3, 2004 08:56 AMI dunno.
I used to travel a lot but I have managed to stay in contact with friends I have made everywhere for the most part.
I guess the trick is just to get over the shy part.
Took me a while and now I'm to the point that I will laugh and cut up with people while standing in the grocery line even if I have never met them before.
I dunno. Try BS's fool proof Pick up Line:
"Hi!"
Posted by: BloodSpite at October 3, 2004 12:00 PMLittle Miss Pathetic here....BLOGGING...or rather, events/causes that bring bloggers together. Spirit of America and Protest Warrior to name two.
Posted by: Da Goddess at October 4, 2004 02:50 AMYou need to take a fun class. We have classes that run at the local High Schools, Community Center and Community Colleges that last 6-10 weeks. Like cooking, crafts, etc. You get to meet people in the area.
Or join a bowling league. You never know just who you might meet! I got myself a husband out of bowling!
Posted by: Machelle at October 4, 2004 07:31 AM