Monotony

[SSH]

From my own experience, having a baby has lead to my wife and I meeting a whole load of people who share a common interest (e.g. what kind of poo the baby did this morning, where is the best place to get nipple shields, etc. ) And of course, having a baby to look after
keeps you pretty busy in itself.

And now she says "dada" and crawls around at high speed...

The trouble is finding a female willing to let you procreate with her...

Have you tried church youth groups: they are usually very keen on having new members and you can ususally opt out of the most reilgous stuff and just use it as a social club! Or there's sport clubs too.

[Trapezoid]

Thanks for all the tips.

You should really work at a café. There you will meet lots o people.

Sounds like a good idea. As I said, I still can't drive, so I'd need to find something within walking distance... which there may not be.

Do you live in the middle of nowhere or something?

I live on a pretty busy street in a small town, but there still aren't many social thingums in the area.

do you have a dog or anything, walking a dog down a street is a good way to get peoples attention, especially girls.

I have a dog, but she's old. And too big to be a chick magnet. And she gets enough excersize anyway...

Is there any reason you can't attend a school? Distance, expelled, parents don't agree with it, you just can't stand it. what is homeschool exactly, is it like when Bart stayed home Marge taught him, or does someone come to teach you, or do you just get sent assignments to do?

There wasn't any particular reason when I first left school, it was my parents' decision and sounded like fun to me. At this point I don't think I could adjust back to public school, because it's just too different.
Homeschooling is different for everybody, and for me and my siblings we like the term "unschooling". It's more like a constant summer vacation, and in recent years especially, it's self-education based on what I'm interested in. It's pretty automatic, but subtle. Just being around the AGS-forums has taught me quite a few things. I don't learn things that the average adult doesn't remember from school.

Do you get a chance to go to colledge after you finish?

We're persuing it right now. Homeschoolers are certainly allowed into a college.

I know you love music, do you play any gigs with Lemon Demon, even just practising, (how many in the band) are there any live bands that play locally, even if they are shit, there's still people around that you will have things in common with.

Lemon Demon is just me and the computer. My town and the surrounding towns have a pretty interesting youth music scene, but I don't know anybody. I think my aforementioned friend in Georgia just got back though, and he seems to be in two bands (although I've only seen one playing), so I'm going to pester him to let me play keyboards in one.

don't worry too much, your a multitalented person, I'm sure there are plenty of people that would want to be your friend, I guess it's just whether you want to be their friend.

I do, but it's not that simple. The more friends a person has, the easier it is to make new ones. Therefore it's hard as hell for me.

[Robert Eric]

If you want to build your vocal communication, you could always try saying out-loud what you want to type before typing it.  This works better in chat-rooms.

[Trapezoid]

It's not a matter of speaking, it's about having people to speak to.

[Robert Eric]

Just don't start doing drugs or alcohol.  They will not stop the sadness/depression, but only make it worse.

[Barcik]

It's not a matter of speaking, it's about having people to speak to.

Well, as Timosity says, it's a matter of getting of one's arse and doing something.

[Las Naranjas]

Question he's asking is what to do.

[Barcik]

Become active, not passive.

I know, I know, it's easy to say and hard to do. Hell, I would not be able to do it myself. But it's the best way to get things done.

[Las Naranjas]

Well, it's not like he's being passive all that much, he's very productive, but he doesn't get to do stuff with people, which comes down to root of his problems.

And why I'd never let my kids be homeschooled

[Trapezoid]

Yeah, I'm looking for more specific answers, not vague instructions. When someone asks how to get to the supermarket you don't tell them to get in their car and just drive.
I have some ideas now, but once again it all comes down to waiting, for an opportunity to use one of the ideas...

[OneThinkingGal and ._.]

How about some volunteer activities?

[Robert Eric]

Ugh, look, just walk around and try to strike up a conversation with random people.  Talk to them about your interests and what you've done.  Maybe you'll impress someone.

Edit: Why aren't you on the forums anymore, OTG?  Is it just that you're there when I'm not?

[Trapezoid]

There's nobody to talk to. It seems like 95% of the people in my neighborhood are driving by in cars.
In caaars.

[Robert Eric]

The last piece of advice I can give is: move.

I'm all out of advice now...

[Ben]

If you're planning on going to college, that will help a lot. Of course, you're only sixteen..  So forget that for now

[Andail]

Do thinks you haven't done before. Build something, talk to a stranger (as RE suggested), write something down, perhaps a book or something.
Think up something. A plan.

[DGMacphee]

I found out about my local anime club by searching the internet and finding it locally -- I got to meet people and see lots of cool shit on the big screen!

This is what might help:

Open the phone book.

Find a club that interests you. (like a writing club or an art club, anime club, music club, sporting club, etc, etc)

Join it.

If not a club in the phone book, search the internet for a club near you.

If it's a distance away, but a big trip out of it -- something exciting and new -- catch the bus or train.

And join the club and have some fun.

Meet people and find out what they like.

AND CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES, COME ON!

[edmundito]

All I've got to say is that booty-huntin' (pirate term for looking for girls to hang out with ) is really hard in the summer in a college town because everyone's gone home. Sure, I've gone to parties and stuff, but it's mostly guys and girls that don't appeal to me (oh no, I bet OTG will reply with  the word picky ). But this doesn't help you trap; it's just me bitching about my problems.

I think the first step is to get a driver's license. Maybe even get a job or something would be good too... it's a start, but it may help a bit. That's all I got for now, really. I have a hard time meeting new people I care to hang out with anyway

[Punch]

SSH's idea of a church youth group is a really good one. They're generally pretty open and friendly and not really as scarey and converty as they can seem. Even if you're not interested in the churchy bit you can show up to saturday night activities and just bum around with a bunch of people. I dunno what it's like wherever you live, but here in Aus. Baptist and Uniting churches are usually the way to go to find youth groups.

Failing that, check a local uni's webpage for clubs. They usually don't mind people joining even if you're not part of the uni.

- Punch

[Trapezoid]

Hmm... Church youth group might be a little akward... dunno. I don't like the idea of "joining" anything, since it can be a bit of a blind commitment.
However, I might look for jobs, or start taking walks more often, etc. My friend got back from Georgia, and he wants me to be in his band, it's just the other members that need convincing. There's a social thing this Friday, with a bunch of local bands playing, including my friend's band (don't think I'll be able to play with them by then, oh well.)
Anyway, thanks for the help, everyone.