New Year's Resolution: Make Friends in Real Life

[Moonbear]

I went on vacation by myself last summer. I couldn't find anyone I knew who had time to get away. But when I got to my destination, there were thousands and thousands of people on vacation who did find time to get away. Where are all these fun-loving people? I had a good time, but it would have been more fun to have a buddy along.

We really need to plan a vacation together then, because I have the same problem. That, or we sisters all need to move closer together. We'd have a blast!

 

[Math Is Hard]

We seem to be like the Witches in Oz -- they lived pretty far apart. But we should find a place for a sisterhood vacation. I'm a big fan of Las Vegas. Hawaii is nice, too. And I seem to remember some pretty places in Florida from when I went there as a kid.

 

[turbo]

We seem to be like the Witches in Oz

Yes, but if you drop a house on one, you'd better keep an eye out for her sister.

 

[Dadface]

Anyway, back to resolutions.Gave up smoking after more than fourty years on the dreaded weed.Soon going into day seven and being helped by my nicorette inhalator.It's not easy but must persevere.

 

[Evo]

Anyway, back to resolutions.Gave up smoking after more than fourty years on the dreaded weed.Soon going into day seven and being helped by my nicorette inhalator.It's not easy but must persevere.

That's wonderful dadface! I know it's never easy to quit, so hang in there!

 

[Math Is Hard]

But yes, absolutely, MIH, if I hadn't managed to have such a terrific bunch of people ready-made at work, (And I have never, ever hung around outside of work with the people I work with, before. It's always been a huge point of contention and resentment with me when people from work wanted to socialise, especially in a group after work, and I felt obligated to go. I worked with them all day every day, already, dammit. I sure as anything didn't want to spend my free time with them. The majority of people who I work with at this place are terrific to hang out with too.) I'd have an awful time meeting people. Where do you meet new people to befriend after a certain age?

I think that's another problem I have run up against. I always had fun co-workers at previous gigs, people to go to lunch with. Not here. They are very polite and all, just not social outside of the work context. I think I might need to re-cultivate some friendships with old co-workers.

 

[GeorginaS]

I think that's another problem I have run up against. I always had fun co-workers at previous gigs, people to go to lunch with. Not here. They are very polite and all, just not social outside of the work context. I think I might need to re-cultivate some friendships with old co-workers.

That might be a good place to connect with people. Or reconnect. You've already got a head start on knowing them and their quirks.

Good luck to you, Dadface! Hang in there.

I don't have a New Year's resolution. I have a daily one, though, to exercise more. I can't stand exercising for its own sake. Disguise exercise as an activity, in-line skating, raquette ball, dancing, bike riding, anything where you're doing stuff and exercise happens to be a bi-product is what I enjoy. I need a person for that! I don't have a physical activity person. Somebody to come and play with me. Bah. Or, haul my behind back to work-out classes. That I hate. One way or the other, though, I need to get more activity back into my life. I want to stay in good condition so that I can tie my own shoes when I'm 70.

 

[Borek]

I plan to wear mocasins.

 

[whitay]

My new years resolution is to try to make some friends in real life. I have signed up for that meetup.com site and I'm trying to figure it out. There were 3 groups I was interested in - one has already broken up, another costs $300/year in membership fees, and the other is a walking group which might might be just for seniors. Anyone else had good luck with that?

Yes. I go to a German Meetup monthly and it is just what I want. I've been to a number of the so far though I haven't made friends just yet. There is a mix of ages though.

Even try Vegetarian or Vegan meetup group. They too are common. I have a friend who goes to those and meets a lot of people. She also runs a few girls meetup groups and has done so with a lot of success. As well as on for her university. So maybe there might be similar meetups like that.

There are a lot of book clubs etc that you can join on meetup have you tried any of them? there may even be one for your profession (depending if its technical).