I want a social life!!!

Sensible_Jess

Pixiechic wrote: »

Do you like any sports? You could maybe join a club or class if you do and lots to choose from.

I really like the suggestion of volunteering at a rescue centre and might look into it myself!

TBH I'm not that sporty! I tend to view gym / classes etc as a solo activity, for my own leisure. Plus it's a bit hard to talk to someone when you're out of breath or trying to get changed afterwards!:D

Joking aside, clubs also tend to need that 'weekly regular commitment' which I understand but can't realistically offer.

wotagobshie

Have a look at City Socialising, you can choose to only meet females or males and a particular age range. Hope it helps!

Sensible_Jess

Anyone reading this thread and who is interested in volunteering at the Cat's protection league can find out more through this link
http://www.cats.org.uk/volunteer-do-it
Just type in your postcode to find something near you.

One dilemma - How do I prevent myself from taking all the gorgeous cats home with me?

krlyr

Sensible_Jess wrote: »

That's a good idea - The last time I made a concious effort to 'go out more' I was newly single so I guess I wasn't so concious of all the flirting that goes on!!


KRLYR - can I PM you with my location? Don't feel comfortable giving it out on a public forum...:)

Sure, I understand

tea_lover

I'm finding similar. I have joined quite a few groups and things lately but they do tend to be older than me too. I'm guess I'm not really a club (as in clubbing) sort of person anymore but that's where most people my age tend to be.

I'm loving the idea of dog walking, am going to look for a local centre. I've never really fancied the responsibility of a dog full-time but I'd love to be able to 'borrow' one for a walk - was just saying that to OH the other day.

Have you considered some sort of charity fundraising or something along those lines? Most charities have local fundraising groups and you can fit what needs to be done around work and other commitments.

Good luck with it - will be watching this one with interest as I clearly need more of a social life!

Dunroamin

Sensible_Jess wrote: »

Those are both great ideas, thank you. I scoured the net when I first came down as that's right up my street but there are no groups in my area! Our library might be a place to look again (you never know).
Do you know of any specific net sites links for book groups I could take a look at?

I don't know any websites (athough it wouldn't hurt to Google "book group mytown") I'd ask in any large bookstores as well as the library though.

Sensible_Jess

Book club search has netted some results!
Three groups, one of which was marked a 'not open to new members'. one which was only looking for 'one new member' and the post was about a year ago and 1 other.
Ironically, I remember contacting the person for the last group before (unusual surname) and getting no reply. Either I didn't make a good impression or my e-mail got lost in cyberspace. So have sent it again with crossed fingers!.
Volunteer applications in for cat cuddling and dog walking too so not a bad night all in all!

Still open to more 'social' ideas as I love to go out and about....

pendulum

Dunroamin wrote: »

The Cats Protection League (and possibly other places) have volunteers who do "cat cuddling" which can be on an adhoc basis.

Surely that doesn't literally involve people cuddling cats?
I can't think of anything sadder than someone taking up cat cuddling to fix a lack of social life. It's tragic.

prosaver

pendulum wrote: »

Surely that doesn't literally involve people cuddling cats?
I can't think of anything sadder than someone taking up cat cuddling to fix a lack of social life. It's tragic.

thats really funny..

me go

prosaver

pendulum wrote: »

Surely that doesn't literally involve people cuddling cats?
I can't think of anything sadder than someone taking up cat cuddling to fix a lack of social life. It's tragic.

thats really funny..

what are doing to nite..
err going out
where to
err cat club
what do you do there?
err... cuddle errr cats
eh?