I are alive, I are!

[mcgray]

Got off my butt to post just to prove that I am indeed alive. Any other reason? No, not really. I can't believe it's been so long since the last one, but, hey, I haven't really had much going on, so why spam people's LJs with random drivel

Comments

[mcgray]

Yeah, job hunting is one of the worst things. Ever. It doesn't matter what degree you have or what you're looking for; finding something you like that pays well is difficult. I have an art degree (a general one, at that) and want a job as an illustrator or something similar, and it is becoming something supremely difficult to acquire. I don't have the greatest skills on the planet, but somebody somewhere must like my style enough to want me to do at least a pamphlet, right? Right? *cricket chirps* Bother

[ouatic_7]

Have you ever heard of Meetup? Despite the name it is not a dating thing. It's a way to get together with other poeple in your area with a similar interest. I belong to anime, Asian cinema and digital camera groups with varying amounts of participation. That is, I run my anime group, with some help, and I read the boards on the camera one but have never actually attended an event. Meetup itself doesn't cost anything to join but some groups may have small fees.

Anyways, you mentioned not getting out much and being an engineer...

[mcgray]

Actually, I was part of the Dallas Harry Potter one but never actually went to a meet. I almost went to a convention [Witching Hour] in Salem, but decided I'd rather spend my money in a more prudent fashion... that and I had no intention on joining a faux Quiddich match and other similar activities. ;)

But, yes, there are numerous ways to go about meeting people with common interests, and that's one of the ones I've sort of tried but backed out of for one reason or another. I just need to crawl out of my shell and face the gulls. :D

[rya_kelley]

I still can't get over how awesome your art is.

[mcgray]

Aw, thank you! And the feeling is mutual with your fics! :D

[rya_kelley]

*blush*

[artemismoon_san]

Well, there is always internet dating! *evil laughter*

Actually, I'm is a similar situation as you are. I don't drink, I don't party, I'm not very socially adept, and I don't belong to a church or any other kind of group. And get this...I work in a building with a good 75+ people, and only two men work in it on a full time basis...and they are both old enough to be my fathers. Or grandfathers...

Shall we form an old maids club? LOL

[mcgray]

LOL, I've actually signed up at a couple of free dating sites just to see what the hype was about and got about a hundred e-mails from guys wanting an easy lay. It was pretty gross. I forget which ones I went to, but, yeah, I'd never seriously go to one to find a man.

I periodically go to church but I just kind of pop in, do the sit-stand-kneel-Amen thing [Catholic] and leave when it's over. I'm not overly religious and most of the groups I've come across are too devout, if that makes any sense -- I'm incredibly laid back and disagree with a great number of things.

I've actually never been drunk, never smoked, and never really dated. You would think I'm a completely shy prudish wallflower, but I have no desire whatsoever to drink (hate the taste and effects of alcohol), hate even the smell of cigarette smoke, and have only ever been approached by men who have hygiene problems, or are old enough to be my father. I'm serious. I think I have this neon sign over my head that reads: "If you don't shower or are older the 40, ask me out

[artemismoon_san]

Well, I haven't seriously tried an dating service, because after watching my mothers attempts with them, I learned to steer clear. Though once not long ago I got curious enough to go around and check out some of the men...and laughed myself into tears reading the things they said about themselves. It was horrible

[quillwing717]

*raises hand*

I'll join the "I don't have a place" club. I have all the requirements.
Don't drink? Check.
Don't party? Check.
Lack of outgoing socialization skills? Check.
Lack of prospects? Check.

The funny thing is I grew up heavily involved in a church group, and that's where I got the majority of my socialization growing up, but I haven't really found anything comparable since I moved. So my socialization network shrank dramatically.

And I strongly object to the term "old maids" so I think another name should be found. You're only as old as you feel anyway, right?

[mcgray]

Yes, you do indeed pass muster, so welcome to the yet-to-be-named club, Quill! LOL, now if only we could only get a few guys to join our current band of three... Hmm. ;)

[quillwing717]

*points to above post* Is this more acceptable? LOL

And welcome to the club! :-P