I just read my first post when I started this thread.

I’ve made a lot of progress and have accomplished a few goals I set out to achieve… I ceased all contact with my ex, I’ve made some new friends, I’ve met lots of new people, I branched out into new social scenes and I quit smoking cigarettes.. I need to remember to look back and see where I was a year and a half ago and to track my progress. I should feel proud of myself for how far I’ve come.. I did not join an outdoor group though. Not yet. I think I’ve dragged my heels on that waiting until I quit smoking and waiting to get myself healthy and active again. But I achieved all other goals, including succeeding at work when I was initially scared of failure.

The job I wanted to apply for was taken down yesterday. It was so perfect for me but I think it’s been filled. Ugh. Back to the drawing board.

This weekend was uneventful. I went out last night by myself to hear a favorite band. The bar was empty and I didn’t know anyone there. I left after half an hour and came home.

BUT I’m skiing tomorrow!!! I’m going by myself and that’s ok! I’m excited to drive out of town up to the mountains - I haven’t been in the mountains since last summer when I took a mini vacation by myself in Vermont.

But last night when I came home I was feeling down spirited about still not having friends living nearby to go out with. A woman I’ve become friends with who lives an hour south will be going to a concert in the city with me and is spending the night at my place in a couple weeks. I’m excited for that. It’s our first time hanging out 1:1. I like her a lot - she’s a ton of fun and easy to talk to. She’s smart and is a scientist.. I hope we continue building a friendship.

Well, nothing is ever perfect so I should be happy about the new friends I have been able to make and for the progress I’ve made so far.

I just now wish I could get out of my job asap. I’m so ready to leap!!!