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Pan

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Hi everybody
I guess I am looking for advice on what I should do, what steps should I take.
Right now I have no friends and its been that way for a while. When I go back to school and work I can talk to other students because I have work study. I have considered making them friends but I feel weird trying to insert myself into someone’s life if I’m not invited. I do live on campus so I have had roommates but I have never had anything in common with them and they (my past roommates) made a habit of bringing their boyfriends over and going things in the room while I’m there that doesn’t exactly make it easy to talk to and or look at them the next day. When I was in my junior year a friend from high school came to the school that I go to and we tried to hang out. The didn’t go so well because when I met her friends that weren’t exactly warm and welcoming, plus they gave me really weird looks like whose is this chick. She eventually stopped talking to me and when I emailed her to find out why ( at 2 a.m when I was tired which is not a good idea) she told me that I need to change everything about myself and that I make a better email friend then a friend in real in life. I know that I need to change myself I’m not in denial about that but she wasn’t the best friend either. I considered joining a sorority to make new friends and become more open but she told me that it wasn’t something that I can do/ was capable of and then throw away the information card that the sorority girl gave me. Which left me feeling like I can never be the hyper, smiling , weird (normal is overrated :) ) person that I feel like on the inside. And I’ll admit I wasn’t the best person / friend I could have been, what with complaining so much. Coming from a dysfunctional family I really just wanted someone to talk to about my problems because even my sister can understand how I feel sometimes. I know I shouldn’t have expected her to help or understand, really the last thing I want to be is a burden to anyone. So right now I’m friendless and over weight; along with having no money to participate in non free activities and trips; which I feel keeps me from trying new things because I don’t want to be known as that weird fat girl. And I know that when some people look at me the fat girl part comes into play because the last time someone made a rude comment about my weight was a classmate in a class of no more then 12 people during my junior year of college. Unfortunately losing weight will take a good amount of time so I can’t wait to try improve myself on the inside while I work on the outside. I would lose precious time that I could using to improve my personality while I try to get comfortable with the way I look. So here I am at 22 partly feeling like I have made my bed and should lie in and there is no reason why I have to resign myself to this because I have so much life ahead of me. Even if I was 70 and not 22 I feel that there is no reason why I shouldn’t work towards my happiness but other days I feel that isn’t true. Then on some days I am straddling the fence. I would take a social skills class but the only one that they offer near me is for teenagers and kids.
So I begging on my knees; one of which hurts like hell because of that tumble I took the other day (it was wet), can someone help me?

Sorry if I rambled, for the long read and for the bad grammar
…and if this is in the wrong place.
Pan
 
Whew to the wall of text!

If I were you I would have complained about your roommates bringing in their boyfriends to your dorm room. That is if I'm interpreting your statement correctly. You live there and have a share in anything regards to the room so you sure had the right to complain the hell whatever they were doing that you didn't make you comfortable.

I'm sorry about losing your friend though. I have experienced losing my best friend to someone else in elementary.

Honestly speaking, you seem to have given your advice :) You've pretty much figured out how you're gonna live your life from now on.

When you become friends with someone, it is sort of like inserting yourself in their lives. The thing is just not to rush it. Do it slowly or else they'll think you're "feeling close" which will eventually make them annoyed and leave you alone.

Good luck and God Bless with everything Pan :)
 
I am looking to spend 9 - 12 mo traveling, likely starting in NZ, working my way through south east Asia, and possibly continuing on to Europe (possibly including Czech Republic, Germany and Spain). I'd love some feedback on a few things (which have certainly been covered extensively in this thread, but I'd love to hear more, if you're willing!):

1. Given the amount of time and destinations I've listed, is $11,000US too little to budget for the year? I am fine with roughing it and living cheaply, but I'd like to be able to splurge once and a while. I plan on traveling overland in SEA.

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pavithra194 said:
1. Given the amount of time and destinations I've listed, is $11,000US too little to budget for the year? I am fine with roughing it and living cheaply, but I'd like to be able to splurge once and a while. I plan on traveling overland in SEA.

If you pay me $11,000US, I shall personally escort you on a trip through Europe which you will remember until the end of your...

...SPAAAAAAAAM!!! :p
 
I see this alot, people want friends but they only want friends so they can tell them problems. No one wants that at all, you better fake it till you make it honey if you want to make real friends instead of councilers and therapists.
 
I really wasn't looking for a friend just so that I could tell them my problems because I know no one wants that at all. I do want friends that I can do normal things with, like hang out and go places. I do consider faking it till I make it but pretending to be completely happy when your not I don't think does anyone any good. The complaining just came from a mountain load of frustration, I never wanted her to be my councilor or therapist.
 
Hmm, that was a lot to read . . . not going to lie. :p

Okay.
Recap for myself - you have a difficult time making friends? and you are not happy with your body.

Does your university have any clubs/groups you would be interested in joining? It's easier to make friends when you and that person have similar interests. Or you could find a study group for one of your classes you're taking? You sound like a nice person . . . I wouldn't worry that other people might not like you or think you're 'inserting' yourself into their life.

I've been skinny my whole life and always been happy with my body . . . so I can't really relate to how you're feeling about being unhappy with your body.


Good luck :).
 
Pan,
Friendship is, at it's best, two folks each inserting themselves into each others life. As they take you into theirs, so you do the same. A friend can become a vital and important part of your life. Jump into it every chance you get. Never allow number on a scale to define you. I know quite a few heavy gals who are the life of most parties because they value themselves for far more than a size. Your already aware of where frindships may have failed in the past and experience is a good teacher to direct you on what to do in the future. I love your forward moving attitude in wanting to achieve your goals. At the end of the day, your motivation will move you toward success, sounds to me like your on your way.
 

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