Re:Americans are choosing to be alone, but we should reverse...
by crazygringo on Saturday November 26, 2022 @07:20PM
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You're definitely not alone, and it sucks that getting involved in stuff isn't "automatic." But there are lots of paths.
Amateur sport leagues are one good solution, if you played something in high school or college.
Improv comedy classes are another classic great one, for total beginners.
If you're in a big city, there's a shocking number of beginner classes if you look. Acting, pottery, ballet, baksetball, stand-up comedy, acro-yoga, all sorts of stuff. Mushroom foraging in the park, depending on the season.
It definitely takes some time to figure it out. (And sadly there's less now post-COVID as some stuff closed and never re-opened -- but there's still enough!) You're right it's a lot of work to research and go to, and you won't like 80% of it. But you'll quickly find the 20% you do, and you'll have funny horrible stories to tell about the other 80%. :)
Amateur sport leagues are one good solution, if you played something in high school or college.
Improv comedy classes are another classic great one, for total beginners.
If you're in a big city, there's a shocking number of beginner classes if you look. Acting, pottery, ballet, baksetball, stand-up comedy, acro-yoga, all sorts of stuff. Mushroom foraging in the park, depending on the season.
It definitely takes some time to figure it out. (And sadly there's less now post-COVID as some stuff closed and never re-opened -- but there's still enough!) You're right it's a lot of work to research and go to, and you won't like 80% of it. But you'll quickly find the 20% you do, and you'll have funny horrible stories to tell about the other 80%. :)