Monday, May 23, 2011

Friends are not easy to come by

It has taken me a very long time to meet friends here in Austin.  When I first moved down 2 years ago, I was working my booty off getting familiar with my new territory.  I also had been doing the long distance thing from Marc for an entire year.  We pretty much emerged ourselves in one another.  Once we started planning the wedding is when I realized that I went from knowing everyone to knowing no one.  Don't get my wrong, I have friends, OK lets be honest, ONE friend, but not like I used to.  Thankfully I always have my sisters.  They are there no matter what the situation.  Thank you Lord for blessing me with the best 3 sisters possible, I couldn't have made it without them. 
When I moved into the house this October, I was bound and determined to do whatever it took to meet some girlfriends.  I needed that girl interaction.  I think I was secretly driving Marc crazy!  He has a lot of friends that moved here after college.  At any given moment he could call a dozen guys to invite over.  I honestly would be scrambling to find 2.  Anyway, I started getting involved with the neighborhood activities!  I tried to talk to people at the mailbox or when I was out running/walking.  I would speak to anyone that would listen!  I am so happy to announce I am finally making friends!!!!  YIPPEE!!  Yes, join in on this exciting event.  If you have always had a good group of friends then you don't know how it feels to not.  It stinks!  Please be thankful for your friends!  This weekend I was invited on a boat trip with 50 women.  I got to meet more people and build better relationships with the ones I already knew.   


 
I had tons of fun laughing with everyone.  We talked about husbands, baby's, family, decorating, planning parties ect!  All girly stuff.  It was just wonderful!  My cup of tea!  Since then Marc and I have been invited to 2 concerts, 1 lake house weekend, and Memorial day BBQ.  I would say I am well on my way to making some great friendships!!!  YEAH!!!!

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4 comments:

  1. ChelseaSalomoneMay 23, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    This is a great post, because you are SO right. It is so, so, so hard to make friends when you move to a new place. It's not like in high school or college where you have classes and activities with a ton of people. I struggled with this when we moved to Keller, because I was so used to having my little group of 6 BFF college girlfriends and suddenly we were spread out across Texas. I started getting involved with my neighborhood Bunko and stuff and meeting friends at work, but it's hard. Good post, and glad you're having fun!!

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  2. ReginaMay 23, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    You are so right! I don't know what I would do if I moved away. I have the same two best friends I have had since I was 5, and I try to never take that for granted. We are so close and I love it. I know how lucky I am, and I am so happy you are finding new friends! It makes such a difference!

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  3. HannahMay 23, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    in.spir.a.tion. seriously, I needed to read this. There's still hope for me! hahaha

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  4. Jalei & LaneMay 23, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I totally understand how you feel. I have 3 good friends that will never go away. When I was living in Houston, they were all long distance, so I really relied on people from my church to be friends with. Whatever I was invited to, I went, even if I didn't know them really well. I'm glad you're finding some people who are in your area.

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