Feeling Pretty Alone - In USA.
Aug 16th 2007, 12:25 pm
#31
Valley of the Sun
Joined: Sep 2003
Location: Phoenix
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Re: Feeling Pretty Alone - In USA.
Hi there
I found the same thing here in Phoenix. I have been here 3 yrs and really don't have any buddies to speak of. I use to organize outings with workmates but at the end of the day, I see enough of them already
I recently joined Meetup.com. There are dozens of different "groups" and the admin plans all kinds of stuff. Hiking, Biking, Drinking, Eating, Movie night.. whatever..Just a suggestion, there may be some groups in your area that would interest you.
I found the same thing here in Phoenix. I have been here 3 yrs and really don't have any buddies to speak of. I use to organize outings with workmates but at the end of the day, I see enough of them already
I recently joined Meetup.com. There are dozens of different "groups" and the admin plans all kinds of stuff. Hiking, Biking, Drinking, Eating, Movie night.. whatever..Just a suggestion, there may be some groups in your area that would interest you.
Aug 16th 2007, 12:26 pm
#32
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Location: Victoria, BC Canada
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Re: Feeling Pretty Alone - In USA.
I like sports (thank god for Fox Soccer Channel!), I go to the gym (sometimes), and even venture in the city centre most weekends to shop/drink/look about. But I never seem to meet anyone guys or girls ………In the gym it’s a crime to talk I think! :-)
Anyone got any suggestions on how to meet people, Other than going to Church?
Cheers[/QUOTE]
Since you enjoy sports, have you thought about coaching kids in sports or perhaps you could join an organized sports league (ie., hockey, soccer, etc) and get to know people that way.....
Welcome by the way.
Anyone got any suggestions on how to meet people, Other than going to Church?
Cheers[/QUOTE]
Since you enjoy sports, have you thought about coaching kids in sports or perhaps you could join an organized sports league (ie., hockey, soccer, etc) and get to know people that way.....
Welcome by the way.
Aug 16th 2007, 12:28 pm
#33
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Re: Feeling Pretty Alone - In USA.
there yer go, just click on the link in his post
Aug 16th 2007, 12:28 pm
#34
who turned out the light?
Joined: Nov 2004
Location: WA
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Re: Feeling Pretty Alone - In USA.
I'm actually thinking of teaching US kids to play football (soccer). I was thinking that would be a really fun thing to do. Still finding out how to do it ATM. But there are so many teams and I used to play back in London. Though I am a little bit fatter now! (another thing I blame on America!) *kidding*
Aug 16th 2007, 12:29 pm
#35
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Aug 16th 2007, 12:40 pm
#38
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Re: Feeling Pretty Alone - In USA.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...1&postcount=30
there yer go, just click on the link in his post
there yer go, just click on the link in his post
Aug 16th 2007, 12:42 pm
#39
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Re: Feeling Pretty Alone - In USA.
Welcome to BE!
I'm sure you'll find some contacts here - I did thankfully! Without my BE friends, I would have gone round the bend!
Hope it works out for your football training
(and dates!)
I'm sure you'll find some contacts here - I did thankfully! Without my BE friends, I would have gone round the bend!
Hope it works out for your football training
(and dates!)
Aug 16th 2007, 12:43 pm
#40
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Ok you caught me not reading the thread before I left a message!
Aug 16th 2007, 1:09 pm
#42
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Re: Feeling Pretty Alone - In USA.
Hi
The fact that you said you have to travel to the city center and the behavior of your neighbors would kind of indicate to me you aren't exactly in the best area of town for a single guy to meetup with other folks. Have you considered moving into the city center where there might be a bit more nightlife and social scene?
Also, consider http://www.meetup.com for finding some people with like-minded interests.
It's rough. You can check out the Wiki's section on 'Making Friends'. It's tough and something a lot of people here have gone through before.
Good luck.
The fact that you said you have to travel to the city center and the behavior of your neighbors would kind of indicate to me you aren't exactly in the best area of town for a single guy to meetup with other folks. Have you considered moving into the city center where there might be a bit more nightlife and social scene?
Also, consider http://www.meetup.com for finding some people with like-minded interests.
It's rough. You can check out the Wiki's section on 'Making Friends'. It's tough and something a lot of people here have gone through before.
Good luck.
Aug 16th 2007, 1:21 pm
#45
Joined: May 2005
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Re: Feeling Pretty Alone - In USA.
To the OP, welcome to BE, sent you some more karma. (those little blue boxes, just click on "My Profile" to see what was sent)
As a couple of others have suggested, meetup.com might be a good start: http://www.meetup.com/cities/us/or/portland/
I've met several good friends on meetup, and met my best friend in bellydance classes. Neither of us goes anymore, but we're still great friends.
Best of luck meeting friends of both sexes. And I'm afraid I do hear you about the princess syndrome. As my hubby says about this type of woman, "they think their shit don't stink".
(those little blue boxes, just click on "My Profile" to see what was sent)As a couple of others have suggested, meetup.com might be a good start: http://www.meetup.com/cities/us/or/portland/
I've met several good friends on meetup, and met my best friend in bellydance classes. Neither of us goes anymore, but we're still great friends.
Best of luck meeting friends of both sexes. And I'm afraid I do hear you about the princess syndrome. As my hubby says about this type of woman, "they think their shit don't stink".
