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I went back today and read old journal entries from Em and Dru. Specifically reading about their changes in lifestyle upon returning from Pennsic last year and their attempts to approach parenting with a green slant. I'm finding myself in the odd position of being envious of their commitment and wanting to emulate them at least to some extent, though being a little certain that I just don't have the will-power. We are talking about the woman who bought the biggest house her money could buy and who willfully drives a gas-guzzling minivan simply so she has the space for the once a month or less she needs that kind of cargo room. I'm keenly aware that most of my lifestyle choices aren't green in the least.
I also envy their ability to hold "open table" nights. I'd like to feel that kind of community, and to have the kinds of bonds with people that would allow inviting a large group. While my neighbours are fantastic and practically family at this point, that's still just one set of friends in my circle. I'd like to broaden it a bit more. I have to say, as an adult, I hate trying to make new friends. As an adult with no job I hate it even more. I have tried to get Jason to invite the guys from his office to dinner but I'll tell him a week in advance and despite reminding him several times, it always comes down to a day or two before my intended "dinner party" and he's invited no one so I give up. I feel like I should open my house to some SCA function, but I tried that in Edmonton and it got me no where. Is it worth giving it another kick at the can?
Funny enough, as I was in the act of writing this Rhonda came over and invited us for dinner, social needs for the evening met.
More thoughts later on raising baby green as I now have to get ready for a mini-impromptu dinner party.
I also envy their ability to hold "open table" nights. I'd like to feel that kind of community, and to have the kinds of bonds with people that would allow inviting a large group. While my neighbours are fantastic and practically family at this point, that's still just one set of friends in my circle. I'd like to broaden it a bit more. I have to say, as an adult, I hate trying to make new friends. As an adult with no job I hate it even more. I have tried to get Jason to invite the guys from his office to dinner but I'll tell him a week in advance and despite reminding him several times, it always comes down to a day or two before my intended "dinner party" and he's invited no one so I give up. I feel like I should open my house to some SCA function, but I tried that in Edmonton and it got me no where. Is it worth giving it another kick at the can?
Funny enough, as I was in the act of writing this Rhonda came over and invited us for dinner, social needs for the evening met.
More thoughts later on raising baby green as I now have to get ready for a mini-impromptu dinner party.
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Opening your house to an SCA event sounds like a really good idea, if you're comfortable doing that. I guess my other suggestion is volunteer work ... but it can be challenging finding the right kind of opportunity that leaves you feeling satisfied and happy.
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I'm hoping until I get a job that I can cultivate some friendships in the SCA. It's gotten me friends in Edmonton and Australia, so it's worked in the past. I just have to show up to things and make an effort. It's easier when I can fight. Soon I'll be able to get back to that. Roller derby should help too once I can do that again. In the meantime I feel fairly isolated though.