How to Win Friends and Influence People

[mermaidcafe.livejournal.com]

...or at least win friends.

I moved to this area a few months ago from far, far, away and don't really have friends here yet. I'm finally realizing that my job/lifestyle aren't conducive to making friends here, so I wanted to both get some suggestions on awesome social functions and "introduce" myself in case anybody is in a similar situation. My work schedule is demanding enough that I can't commit to regular volunteer gigs, which has always helped me meet people in the past. How do smart, artsy (but not hipster), progressive, twenty-something women make friends around here?

I'll also add that I'm applying to be an adjunct English instructor and I'm a writer, so I'd love to meet people involved in academia and/or writing. I'm happily coupled and not looking for a date; I'd just like to try to form a social life here. If you have any suggestions or want to say hi, let me know of any awesome activities or send me a message.

Thanks! :)

Comments

[closetalker11.livejournal.com]

My friend Dave will be filling in for me again this weekend (don't worry; Dave is the bomb.com). My sister is also visiting(!), so if I swing by, it will be later on.

Technically, since the restaurant part is still open, y'all should be able to come in with people of any age. I don't think I've ever seen a bouncer there on Sunday nights. But, I can't guarantee it with 100% definite-ness.

[thetathx1138.livejournal.com]

I haven't seen one either. OK, cool!