I've joined two large social groups in the metro area.  Most of these functions are at the bar, my least favorite place to hang.  Some are sit-downs and many are interests i.e. rock climbing, knitting, fishing, scrapbooking, etc.  I heard of Meetup years ago and I wanted to join before but back then they charged a fee.  I want to meet new people and what I hope to gain is a friend or two.  I want to slowly meet a new friend and not rush into a friendship with drama, like I had dramatic friends in the past.  I don't want to drawn myself to negativity when I'm there b/c I could attract those with negativity.  I will continue to be positive and have a positive self-image.  I believe in goodness and that friends are attracted to a person with a positive self-image. 

I am looking forward to a function or two before the end of this month and the next.  What I would love to try right now is fishing.  Fly fishing.  I actually have some of the equipment but I add a cheap rod in from ebay.  There are two groups I found: Northern VA Trout Fishing Group and Outdoor Adventurists.  I wish there was one nearby in Frederick.  I guess I'll do some serious driving... Maybe someday I'll muster up the will to start a fishing group here.  I also want to try rock climbing, rafting, rowing this summer.  I enjoy water sports even if I can't swim!! LoL!!

On Meetup, I found many groups all over the U.S. and outside. It's cool!!  I know I will be shy for the most part and I'm not shy to mention this to the Frederick Nite Life group.  I mentioned in my profile that I may be quiet and shy at first...I forgot to say consecutively haha!!  I know the people might still see me as normal even if I'm quiet. I'm going to try to not let that bother me or hold me back from having fun.  Let myself shine thee!!

If I had the time, I would join a few groups in Annapolis, Baltimore, D.C., Columbia, Seattle, WA (hometown), northern VA, Gettysburg...to name a few.  Definitely the first four since they're about an hour or two hours from here.

Nothing is impossible if I don't try.  Even if I was rejected or made fun of, I would keep trucking up that hill till I get what I wanted. If I get frustrated, teeth seething, I keep going at it till SA is defeated.  I don't want to take life so seriously.  It's in good fun and I hope to not lose sight of it no matter what happens.  Forget the obsessions!