Would you like to be my friend??

Hello? Is anyone out there? I am in DESEPERATE need of some new friends. Ugh. What is a 32 year old woman to do? I work from home which has its ups and downs and one of the downs is that I don't get to meet new people. I pretty much socialize with the clients I am working on travel quotes for, vendors and my pets. I am losing my mind people..lol! I am in a relationship so its not like I can go to clubs and bars or even social web sites where most people are only looking to hook-up. There are MEET-UP groups I could join but all the good ones are in the Boston area and seem to already have their "clique" of people.

I am rather shy. But I'm not. But I am. But I'm really not...lol. Maybe at first. I do much better one-on-one or in small groups at first, but once I relax I am a total nut! LOL! I am just so lonely. I only get to see my two closest friends on occasion as one has a baby, husband and full-time job and the other lives in Chelsea, MA and has a full work schedule. Me? I am lucky to have flexibility with my schedule. Being the owner of your own business allows you that perk, but it sure does get lonely. It's not like I belong to a "mommy socialize" group (don't have kids yet) or anything like that.

My partner? She is finishing up her last year of college (we have a 10 year age difference) and has her own completely different world there and is into riding horses, activism and working out a lot and unfortunately I am not into any of those "that" much. I am lucky if I get to spend an hour or two with her at most each night (excluding the weekends) and even when we are together she is usually working on some paper or thinking about some paper or doing something with paper. Um? I don't know.

What is a girl to do? :( I need human connection!

When I tell you I am theeeeeeee most easy going, laid back person, I sincerely mean that. I am all about being kind to each other, relaxing, having fun, deep conversations and most importantly - LAUGHING! I love to be silly (nothing shocks me...NOTHING..lol) and enjoy the simple things. Lunch out? Sure! Errand run to Walmart? Why not! Catch a movie? YES, PLEASE! Take a drive down by the water? I'm already in the car. Bookstores? Check! Music stores? Check! Casino run? Oh yeah! Play some guitar? OMG, YEEEEEEEES! Heck, even art galleries and museums interest me. I can spend hours at a cafe just talking or relaxing. I just don't like doing these things by myself. Sure, I could and I have, but I REALLY prefer the company of others. I would even cook for my new friends! :)

Interests? Travel, road trips, playing guitar, writing music, photography, cooking, dining out, movies, concerts, talking/laughing and just having fun and enjoying the company of the person/people I am with. I probably watch the same shows you do, listen to the same music and shop at the same stores - trust me.

I hope blogging will introduce me to new people from around the world, hopefully some right here in New England (Rhode Island anyone?) and yes, I have been lucky to "meet" several great people who I am sure when and if we meet would hit it off big time, but I am looking for that one (or two, or three etc.,) special friends that are here - right now - and need a friend as bad as I do. I don't bite, honestly! :)

Help a girl out! Even if you think we seem WAY TOO DIFFERENT, please, all I ask is you don't judge a book by its cover. Even though I am a tomboy and blah, blah, blah I am quite girly as well, very versatile and game for anything. Get to know me! E-mail me at travlgrrl@aol.com or right here on this blog.

This is a cry for help, okay maybe not THAT desperate....yeah right, who am I kidding??? YES, THAT DESPERATE!!!!! I need new friends! Gay, straight, in between...lol...it doesn't matter. Nice? Well, that helps.

I am THIS close to forming the Lonely Work at Home Women's Club for other women in my position, but maybe, just maybe this blog will help me.

Dear Santa: All I want for Christmas is a new FRIEND

Love, Des