Congratulations! I am so jealous. I would love to speak French but in the past found it so hard. You must be pretty smart. I think I will pull out my Spanish books/CD's. Easier. And being bilingual is such an excellent way to connect.

I don't think I would like a meet-up where the primary focus is socializing. I know I would leave in about 5 minutes! Haha. But something like a language class, with a focus, that would be something I would like.

Yes, I agree that JUST DOING IT is the hardest part of all. Even in the best of times I might find any excuse to not go to a party, or, at least, I did in the past. I think I didn't take advantage of social events when I had them. Now I have none, and I would probably go to anything.

Being single is especially hard. Believe me, I know. I was married, and when you are married you can just slouch around the house doing much of nothing...but because you are doing nothing with someone else it is social!!! Crazy, huh?

Now that I am divorced I hate always being forced to go out. I wonder how other people who have been single their whole lives do it!!! Personally, I am looking to get more social, and then perhaps consider another relationship, because it is just easier, and hanging out with one person is enough for me.

In the meantime, yes, push it. Enjoy your language classes.

I really, really, really like your attitude, Nick!!! If there is any support I can give you it is to say I think you are halfway there, and please, keep going forward.