Encounters of time... ( Archived) (5)

I can summarize my current mood at the moment all in one expression...sigh.

I'll probably be over it by tomorrow after a night's rest, but I'm sure many people here have felt the same way, and in no way do I mean good by this. We all have our moments in time where we look back and think to ourselves: "Why didn't I talk just a little longer?" or "Why didn't I do anything when I saw that person?"

I've tried High school, but that was only a nightmare and now done with. City buses? Only once, and she's now married. And don't even get me started on malls. Trying to strike up small talk with the majority of people who go there even when they aren't doing much of anything is like trying to dig your hand in mud for the hope of a shiny stone, since it rarely carries on if you even get a response in the first place.

This probably should belong elsewhere, but at the same time it does go here, since my question is this... where would you suggest to go and meet people? Or if I'm looking in the right places, what would help? I'm not just talking about the opposite gender, either, but to make local friends, since my ring seems to be shrinking.

This site is a start. Wherever people are, offers opportunity. Not easy though. Good luck. Paws

I'll probably be over it by tomorrow after a night's rest, but I'm sure many people here have felt the same way,

that sentence alone says alot about you. It displays positive outlook and it is not not saying woe is me...

you are in your prime. What you have attempted what in business is called "cold calls". these are difficult even for some seasoned and expereince people.

have you tried joining groups or clubs pertaining to your likes and hobbies? cardplaying tournaments, social functions dealing with things you are concerned about?
Even these places it will take time for others to size
you up. but It is alot better than doiong the "cold call" approach. just an Idea. good luck and know this you are not alone.

I wasn't even aware that there was a phrase for something like that. "Cold calls," huh? Oh well. At least I'm feeling better, like I said.

As for my hobbies, I'm a gamer and a tech freak. And though I will travel about on an impulse, usually walking and taking the city bus (What kind of a guy am I, going to a mall for no reason in particular?) there are few, if any social locations in my area that work in my highest interests. As for cardplaying, I haven't heard of many tournaments that didn't involve money, and I'm no gambler.

I actually have found a recent tournament that picks at my interests, and I've joined up for it, but it's all the way in April. Guess I'll just have to keep looking for activities before that happens.