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Taking the plunge
I've lived here for close to two years now. I don't get out much because my H is disabled and I feel uncomfortable leaving him alone for long. I really haven't found anyplace I like going for short periods of time other than the local library.
I am friends with my H's siblings but we have nothing in common other than my H, and I'm sort of with the wives of his friends but they all live too far away (about 4 hours) to really get close too. I haven't really made any other friends here and I'm a little bit shy and it takes me a long time to make friends.
I have finally decided to attend a local knitting class that I'm told is more like a social group that I've found through one of the local craft stores. I'm just really hoping this is a good fit and I might get a friend or two out of it. Wish me luck? I'm really nervous about it.
IN July 2011 Siggy Challenge - What I miss most: Panera Cinnamon Crunch Bagel!
Re: Taking the plunge
Good luck! That sounds like a lot of fun. It can be really hard to get started but it will definitely get easier. It's nice to have a regular thing going on each week too.
And seriously, your siggy picture makes me instantaneously hungry. We were just back in the states for 2 weeks and I made my DH drive out of our way about 4 times so I could have that bagel for breakfast.
BFP Apr 2012, EDD Dec 19 2012 * twin h/b at 6wk, 9wk scan * Baby A lost at 12wks, Baby B was my rainbow born at 36wks
Luck to you!
I'm glad you're doing something for yourself and I hope you make some good friends this way.
Even if you don't make friends outside the class hopefully you'll have fun just socializing like Pineapples said. I recently went to a maternity swimming class and I didn't become good friends with the other ladies, but we had such a blast during the class and I got some good exercise twice a week.
Good for you!
I wanted to join a mom and baby club and by the time I got the nerve they had shut down for the summer. LOL. I am still going, but just have to wait 6 more weeks before I do.
Sadly, there won't be any cool things like needles and yarn and I certainly won't be getting booties, scarves, or sweaters out of it. So I am liking your plunge better than mine.
Yay! My Stitch n' B!tch club when I lived in Canada was how I made amazing friends. I actually just went back last month to visit them all.
And, like everyone else said, even if it's not automatic friendships it gets you out of the house and active! Plus, having an activity to keep you busy helps take any pressure off the social aspect.
If you ever want to show off your projects. I'd love to see some. I've lost all my creative inspiration without my knitting buddies.
ebartzen, I love the name of your knitting group!
Good luck bluegirl, let us know how it goes!