hi i’m 23 from the UK. this time last year i graduated from uni in London and moved back home down South where comparatively there is not much going on, especially in the arts scene. my long term goal is to eventually move out to a more creative city like Brighton, back to London or maybe abroad somewhere. but in the meantime i know i’m stuck here for a bit longer so i need to finally make the effort to get out there.
i have no problem making friends. i’ve been at my current job since March and already i feel i’ve fitted in and made some really good work friends. i’m curious, good at holding a conversation and i think i’m also pretty funny. but when it comes to putting myself in new situations i get so afraid.
i’ve looked at local clubs and meetups but none of them centre around art or anything i’d be interested in going to. i have bumble bff but it seems hard to chat to people on there unless you really follow up, but even then texting is far different than being face to face. so i’m kind of stumped where to find new friends..
earlier this month i went out to the local gay bar that i always go to, with one of my old work colleagues and i had a really good time and met some cool people who seem to always be there on weekends. i’m thinking i should maybe make an effort to go out here, even on my own, to meet up with these people again. even if it’s just to let my hair down.
does anyone have any other ideas?