LW:
Yeah, I should sign up to do something. I do not want to become a recluse. Thanks for the advice!

I exactly know the feeling what it is to be at home by yourself , as this is the case with me everyday.

I pass the time playing games , writing articles on here , downloading WB skins , etc.

Sometimes being social is a hard thing.

The kind of person I am , which I have adhd and Bi-polar , we are well known to wanting time to ourselves all the time ... so dont feel bad. your time will come eventually when you will meet that special someone or group of friends.

Al~ It's so hard moving to a new place. I moved to Vegas from Minnesota in August, and while I go out for happy hour or to dinner with some of the teachers from work, we don't really have any "friends" either. Ryan's the only person I spend a substantial amount of time with.

We did get involved with our church. One of our first Sundays there I just kinda jumped the gun and joined a Bible study at someone's home. And you know what? It's turned out to be great. Everyone's older than us and has families and stuff, but its nice just to connect with some cool people once a week that aren't people from school.

I have a hard time making connections here and really getting to know people, too...because I know I don't want to stay here for long...so what's the point? And if you get close to people at school, then you get all tied up in all that gossip crap that happens and I don't want that to happen. I'd rather keep my distance.

Give yourself some time, and like S said...get out and join something...a book club, water aerobics, a gym, something that will get you out of the house and with other people.

I can relate. I mean I haven't moved or anything, but I started a new job a few months ago and I haven't been able to connect with any of my fellow co-workers. At all the jobs I've ever had, I as able to make at least one friend out of it, but at this one I haven't found any. But anyway, I know how it is.

It's always harder in the big city to find people that you can connect with but it all starts by getting house and doing stuff. I hope you find the friends you're looking for. You're a nice, intellegent, and you seem to be a well-spoken person, I don't see you having a hard time not making friends. But I wish you the best.

-mx-

Jason-
Thanks for the encouragement. Just out of curiousity, when were you diagnosed? I understand how being bipolar would make you want to be by yourself. I have a friend (in OH of course) who's bipolar and she flip flops from being social to not.

Marcie-
I think Hardin and I want to go out and join a church, there are just so many. We should really get our butts outta bed sooner on Sundays...Or let me rephrase...he should get outta bed sooner!

I know what you mean about gossip. I am trying to avoid getting involved with it at all costs out here. It's a nasty circle.

MX-
Relating to coworkers is so difficult at times. Especially being the new kid. You don't want to say anyting wrong in fear of the gossip circle turning on you!

Everyone who just commented:
It sounds like we're all in this together! hehe. We should post blogs about this topic and keep eachother updated. I think instead of doing my aerobics at home maybe I should go to the gym, instead. Sure, it will cost money, but hey, I'm a working gal. I think maybe next week I'll go church hunting, too. I'm not the most religious person on earth, but church tends to be a good way to meet people and it's something I should really get back into doing. Wow...my grandmother would be proud.

Alison, sorry you're not having fun time in NY. Find a church is a good plan. That will be sure to keep you active. Friendship will come in time though. Everyone is correct though, you have to go out there and be active in the community. Not necessarily being an activist, but participating might get you to meet people. You have the right plan, joining a gym. That's good too. I still have friends and contacts in NY so if you need to meet someone, depending on your activity. Let me know.