Comments on: New Kid On The Block

By: Margaret

Margaret — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:21:27 +0000

Hi it’s me again, Margie in Bellevue soon-to-be Margie on Vashon. We’re moving to Burton over this weekend and next. Will see you around, probably, hopefully. I have never been drunk on the ferry but am certainly not averse, in case you are in need of a cohort.

By: cmc

cmc — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:40:38 +0000

Hey there…So a few weeks ago before moving to vashon I googled and googled trying to find blogs where people wrote about Vashon, to get a better sense of the people there. I came across your blog. I have been checking it ever since, wondering if I should say “hi.” This post just convinced me. I am officially moving to Vashon next week and know NOBODY. So I hear you…I do have a husband but his line of work keeps him from home all the time. email me back and let’s chat and maybe get some coffee. And while I don’t have kids, I totally agree with you about that dancing B.S. (just reading about it on the beachcomber….). A little saddened by such puritan over-reaction…..maybe we can mobilize!

I hope to hear from you soon.

-new-to-vashon-too

By: Gemfit

Gemfit — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:19:08 +0000

I’m with you sister! I’ve just moved countries to be with my fiance and I’m struggling with how to make friends AGAIN. My solution is to join every group I can think of that might interest me – swing dancing, book clubs, lunch clubs. That way, I’m bound to meet someone I like and then hopefully, I can meet their friends and their friends’ friends and voila. Maybe?

It’s hard work though. I remember when I was younger it seemed like the most natural thing in the world and now I realise it’s a job in itself. Anyone feel like moving to New Zealand and being my friend?
.-= Gemfit´s last blog ..A saboteur in the house =-.

By: TJ

TJ — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:06:23 +0000

If you figure out how to make friends as an adult, please send me a telegram explaining as soon as possible. I left everyone I know on the East coast to come out to Arizona and live with my fiance last March. 8 months later, and I still only know him. If I don’t remember how to make friends soon, I am afraid he may bury me up to my neck in sand, for some relief from being my only adult interaction in the world.

It’s ridiculously hard. Of course, my situation could be helped if I ever left the house, but I’m actually kind of hoping for the solution to fall into my lap. Or! Be telegrammed to me!
.-= TJ´s last blog ..WINCEABLE! =-.

By: Renee

Renee — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:14:47 +0000

I don’t do lonely well, and I’m not good at going out alone. Is there a local morning spot? Coffee shop or diner? If you go there on a regular basis and over hear conversations you’ll get to know what is going on in town, and you’ll eventually join in the conversations and make friends. It’s kind of like going to the bar for a drink and chat after work, but it’s in the morning and there is no boos.
.-= Renee´s last blog ..I’m Bald… =-.