New job

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I haven't been around much due to my work schedule. Well, I am starting a new job on Monday. I'm gonna be an education reporter for a metro Atlanta county newspaper. I've moved into my new place and I'm settling in all right.

Anyway, I've never moved away in a new city where I'll be alone and I don't know anyone. This is different than college because I don't have anyone else around me who was going through the same thing.

I was wondering how can I go about making new friends. I know I can make friends with my co-workers, but I want to branch out. Should I ride around and stop at various "hot spots" and introduce myself (which may bring unwanted attention from men who think I'm looking for a man)? I'm not the kind of person who willingly go and talk to people. Urrggg...

By hot spots, I didn't mean clubs or bars. I'm in a suburb of Atlanta that doesn't have clubs. And I'm staying away from the bar scene.

It will come natural. I dont know many adults who actively seek out friends, but maybe I'm just blind.

Kristal, that's awesome. Good on you!That meeting people thing...that's a tough one. I'm still struggling with that after being here a year. But at least you're in the city. That should help.Yeah, I agree with Helms. Interest groups. Or think about the friends you had before? Where did you meet them? (other then school).