Thanks for taking time to read my post! Like a lot of people in the new year, I have a spark to change something that has been bothering me for a while and I'm not sure where to turn, so naturally I'm turning to reddit for help and expert advice as we do for all things. lol

I'm a 38M that is 3 years out of a toxic relationship where, I hate to admit, I allowed myself to be restricted from having any friends/family, etc. That combined with the pandemic, and a career that allows me to work from home full time, I have become a hermit and I hate it. By nature I'm the type of guy that likes to be out having fun, socializing, having a good time, trying and experiencing new things and creating fun new memories, but I've gotten stuck in this rut and I'm not sure how to get out of it. I don't really drink so the bar scene is just not my favorite, and I don't know what else to do or where to go to really make good friends at this age... Man, this was so much easier in college...

So here, I am, on Reddit, thinking that maybe this might be a good place to start. Maybe some guys or girls will be interested in hanging out? Maybe someone will have some great suggestions on community events, or activities I can get into that will allow me to make some new friends easily. Now, as awesome as I used to be in the social scene, I'm incredibly out of practice so it may take me a bit to warm up.

A bit about me:
38M, single (straight), bearded, tattooed, fit. I work out twice a day, every day (maybe someone wants to be gym buddies?), and I have a passion for music, movies, traveling, science, museums, technology, photography, camping/shooting/fishing, and cannabis. I have a great career that allows me to work from home, and travel as desired. Its truly one of those jobs I enjoy too, so work isn't always work, which can be an amazing feeling. When it comes down to it I have my life together for the most part, I'm just missing this one big aspect... friends, a sense of community, and healthy social interaction.

There is a lot more to me than that of course, but if I type everything in this little box, we won't have anything else to talk about. Maybe a little more though, to help give a sense of me. I'm a big foodie, that's really the only reason I workout, so that I can eat cake for breakfast and still look good. I've made a goal this year to try as many food trucks as possible, lets check some out together! I also like to play video games, but I wouldn't call myself a big gamer. I have a series X and a few games, but I only play once in a while. Maybe more if I had some gaming buddies?

I'd love to make some new connections in the new year, people who enjoy some of the same passions/hobbies as me, and those that have new things they can show me or teach me. Help a bearded gentleman get out of his shell and prove that he's not too old to be social and have a fun life?

I've got some photos if it helps to put a face to a new friendship. Thanks again for reading and I hope to meet some of you!