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And then when you’ve made a few random connections this way (and there’s not some blaring reason why they’d hate each other) invite them all for a park hang or lil dinner, even if it seems sorta early in the friendships! Being the person that brings other people together can make you feel and come off more well connected than you might feel, and before ya know it, you’ve started a friend group!
You’re gonna do great, honey! People like ya!
Mar 11, 2024
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ive met some wonderful people by just showing up to an event of some kind by myself and simply approaching people. a lot of the time you dont even need to approach someone because something happens nearby that you both can bond over. i. e. i met a very kind couple at a concert bc some guy next to me was being weird and rowdy, and they stepped in to shield me! how nice! and we still keep up with eachother.
obviously, you have to keep your wits about you and make sure someone you do know knows where you are, but really what im getting at is this:
simply by being around people, you will meet people. just have fun with it and be bold, and when you DO meet people, you have to keep up the effort in following up a couple times to keep the conversation flowing. 🦋
Feb 2, 2025
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not in the nakey way (unless it’s that kind of party) but more like just start swaying to the music a bit. Likely, someone will notice and come sway with you.
also: I always go with compliments!! they go a long way, and are actually how I’ve met some cool friends.
it’s tuff tho: ‘just be yourself‘ cos it’s like ? what if …. but the more detached you are with being received in a specific way, the more likely you are to just meet the right people
and sometimes …. it might not be deep or withstanding, but tolerable enough to keep standing next to one another
Jul 20, 2024
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i make a lot of new friends just by being genuinely interested in what other people are hype about! if you’re out for drinks, learning someone’s go-to drink can open up a whole conversation / revelation about them to connect to. you can also plan activities that make those discussions more likely: go to a museum and plan to go to the exhibits that each person most wants to see, visit a farmers market or flea market to shop, etc. most people are happy to meet new people and want to have a good time, so good luck and have fun!
Mar 21, 2024
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Hang out with those suckers, it’s so fun. I was sad today then I watched my nephew eat jell-o for the first time now i’m fine.
Mar 18, 2024
I loosely follow eric kim’s recipe below for the tuna, some marinated tofu would also work well. Then I make a big pot of rice, and add whatever toppings I have on hand throughout the week (kimchi, cucumber, cilantro, sesame seeds, all things that require very little of you and can be done ahead)
For the lentils, I make a big pot at the beginning of the week and again, top with various things I have around (an egg, a handful of arugula, lemon, yogurt, garlic)
I find that having two bases that are different enough and customizable keeps feeding yourself simply from feeling like a punishment while you focus on other things.
ps: if you’re new to lentils, lemme know, i’ll write out my recipe for ya!
Mar 20, 2024