Zapbasket Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Ugh. Another weekend, and this one after a week where I really feel like I'm gaining a foothold on my life again. But with the weekend comes time, time I have to figure out how to fill in a way that keeps inching my life forward. So many things to fix! So many ways I need to grow! Well, one way I need to grow is to meet new people. I lived in this city for seven years before, but that was over 5 years ago, and now that I'm back, other than a few very dear old friends I'm lucky to have, I know NO ONE! I returned to this city for my partner, and as we know, that didn't pan out. So I'm thinking, since I spend so much time on here anyway, and it seems there are many regulars here who beneath their heartbreak are very interesting, solid people, how about a LoveShack Goes Live outing--even if just a few of us? We'll save the sob stories for the internet, and go have a drink and relax and just get to know some new people for an evening. Any other New Yorkers between the ages of 26 and 34 out there? If so, and you're interested, PM me with your e-mail address and what evening(s) would be good for you (originally I was going to offer tonight but I fear I'm posting too late for that), and I'll send out a group e-mail where we can coordinate time, place, etc. I'm hoping to get a group of maybe 6-8 together. I hope this proves to be a good idea and hope there are other NewLoveShackerYorkers of any and all varieties of relationship status (I've put this on the Breakups forum since this is the one I personally frequent the most) who will come!
sao2 Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 I'm so jealous. I wish I lived in NYC. In a couple of years hopefully. Good luck. Oh yeah, try salsa dancing, NYC is the best place in the world for it and it is a great way to meet new people.
Heartache11 Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 That sounds like a great idea for everyone Greencove! It seems most people on this board have a good head and heart, but have just been hurt. It'd be great to meet everyone and talk about something other than our breakups. I'd love to join, as I live in the NYC metro area, but I am a bit to young!
Chinook Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Hmm, I live in England but if I ever come to NYC I'd like to see other LSers.
underpants Posted August 6, 2007 Posted August 6, 2007 Hee hee, I'm 3 years too old. Also too far away. I'm just bumping up your post for you. It is good to see you coming out of the fog a bit and starting to stretch you mind to what else might be possible for you. Go girl.
Author Zapbasket Posted August 6, 2007 Author Posted August 6, 2007 lol I'm starting to feel bad about the age restrictions. Trust me, I personally enjoy hanging out with people of all ages, but in this case I thought if we ended up with one 49-year-old, a couple of 21-ish-year-olds and a scattering of everything in between, it would end up feeling like a support group rather than a group of people out having a good time expanding their social horizons while simultaneously secure in the knowledge that they're among people who well understand just what it takes, given what we're going through, to get out there with heads held high and socialize. That was the longest sentence...EVER. Really I'm open to anything. No one's PM'd me with their e-mail address yet, but I'm hoping they do (even if they fall outside the suggested age range!). To Sao2: New York has its charm, but imo it's overrated. It's really gotten ridiculously expensive; the difference is palpable, especially in terms of housing, from when I was last here in 2001. Since I'm here I'm going to try to make the most of it (and pray I never run into my guy; I really think I'd have a heart attack)...but I harbor fantasies of moving to the west coast--i.e., SF, Seattle, Vancouver BC. Funny you mention salsa dancing: I found a site that arranges activities for people to meet new people, and salsa dancing in Central Park is an option for this week. I may go just to tell you about it...though that will take some serious courage given I really cannot dance. Do you dance salsa? If so, that's *very* sexy--definitely a point in your favor for attracting women! To Unders: thanks for all your continuing support! I'm having my highs and lows (earlier today was a major low, missing him, feeling like he dumped me because he thought I wasn't good enough for him, etc.), but I do feel I have a tiny foothold, a lone GreenCove muscle flexing in the swamp. I wish you were in the NYC area; methinks you'd be a lot of fun to hang with.
sao2 Posted August 6, 2007 Posted August 6, 2007 Salsa dancing is alot of fun, and yes it does help a bit when meeting women, I won't lie about that. As for fantasies about moving, I say don't let them be fantasies. Go where your heart leads.
Author Zapbasket Posted August 16, 2007 Author Posted August 16, 2007 I started this thread not realizing that you have to manually ENABLE private messaging. Whoops! Sorry to anyone who may have responded to my invitation. The invitation still stands--It'd be fun to meet with other devoted Loveshacker-NewYorkers and have a drink one evening, reveling in non-break-up life. The age guideline still stands, too--though if you're outside that range of course you are welcome. Cheers, GreenCove.
underpants Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 Personally, I want you to met the Analyser (in public) and report back to us. God speed little Greencove.
Author Zapbasket Posted August 16, 2007 Author Posted August 16, 2007 Personally, I want you to met the Analyser (in public) and report back to us. God speed little Greencove. Hey Unders, Who's the Analyser??
underpants Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 Hey Unders, Who's the Analyser?? I guess I read alot of threads. I am months and months out of my little obsession so that should tell you it gets better. Personally, I hope this is a sign of progress. You could probably figure out of whom I speak if you ventured into the dating threads. I just thought if might be entertaining. How are you holding up?
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