Girl Seeks Friends Update

I've been implementing my MWF Seeks BFF plan by emailing friends to set up friend dates, but also attending various events around town. 

I've joined the World Affairs Council and have attended two events this week.  I have hope for the WAC book club that meets in a week.  

And I stumbled upon the Lomography Gallery across the street from WAC which has a ton of photography events and the people working there were very excellent (a long conversation about microfiche was had). 

But here's the problem...

It seems to be a lot easier to meet and talk to guys than it does to talk to girls.  Why is that? I'm becoming paranoid about guys being flirty versus just friendly...when I randomly start talking to guys I'm always friendly but also don't mention my dating status.  I would have assumed that it's easier for marrieds (who doesn't look for a ring at this age?) but it's difficult for all of us. I also lead with "I'm new in town..."

Let's discuss!!

Girl seeks Friends

I just started reading this book and I completely identify.  I had never thought about asking my friends to set me up on friend dates before but today I sent out an email: 

Dear Friends

As most of you know, I have (recently) decided to stay in the San Francisco area (and I start a job as a Research Associate later this month in the city).  But this email is not about that.  I'm reading this book called MWF Seeks BFF and I'm finding it oddly compelling...and I totally identify.  Basically, it's about how tough it is to make friends in your mid to late 20s in a new city without school to bring you together...so I'm following the writer's advice. Who better to help you make new friends than old friends?

"Indian girl with cat lady tendencies seeks friends in Bay Area for day drinking, book store visiting, movie theater hopping.  Must be excited about beer fests and exploring San Francisco. Preferably enjoys looking at pictures of baby animals on the internet. Must love sloths, grilled cheese, and coffee. Preferably in the San Francisco or Berkeley areas"

ok that's not a very good fake ad. But you guys get the picture...wanna set me up on some friend dates?

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Here is the officiall MWF seeking BFF blog, and I recommend the book