So one of my resolutions for 2008 is to find some girlfriends in my new homeland. I know some guys, but sometimes you need a girl to talk to, eat with, party and drink - ya know? And with school starting soon and work being what it is, I know I'll need time to relax every once in awhile, and I can't monopolize all of my boyfriend's time just because he's the closest person to me around here.
So I know one girl, she's the sister of one of my other friends. I've met her twice I think; once we went to lunch and another time dinner - but that was 2 years ago. She seems pretty nice, but I don't know her that well. One thing I do know is she goes to church. Now, I'm not opposed to church, but I think she's pretty active. When I'm around loyal church members, I feel more like a heathen than any other time. I don't know the rules - can we drink? Go to a club and dance? Get smart with each other for fun? I don't know! My sister is a devoted hardcore Christian and I treat her like I would anyone else, but that's because I know her well enough to know that she wasn't always saved and to me, she's still just my sister. But you never know with new people. Is is wrong for me to join a church just to network so I can find some people to hang with - and receive the word of God while I'm there of course :)
See, the only problem with this, is I'm not that faithful of a churchgoer. I like church and all, but I've never gone consistently and honestly, I don't see that happening. But where else can I meet people who are going to want to be sociable and friendly? I'm really about to give up. It's not in my personality to be all that outgoing and proactive about meeting people. I guess it doesn't hurt to try. *sigh* oh boy. Yall better pray for me.
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3 comments:
this was fun to read. very cohesive.
i would meet people at church. you can always distance yourself if they are uber-religious to an extent that makes you uncomfortable.
if it's important for you to have local girlfriends, then you should put yourself out there. you never know who you'll meet.
Its hard with church people, because the ones who are really into it, dont do that much. They go out to dinner, but hanging around drinking folks may not be their thing and you may not like it.
Ummm I would say, darn I dont know. Wait until school starts, you will definitely meet someone in your class
Yay, fun to read - thanks!
But yeah, I am going to have to put myself out there. Hopefully school will be a little easier, although I honestly don't know what to expect.
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