Hello, been awhile since posting here but I've had some success in finding a few great people that I thought I'd try again. I've been in a bit of a slump where I've put on a few pounds and waste my evenings getting high or watching mindless shows till the next day. It is certainly not helping my mental health where I finally started a change last week. Which brings me to this post. I am mainly looking for a new friend to hang out with mainly on weekends and some weekday afternoons. I don't have many close friends nearby.

It's been a rough year for me and I'm hoping to make 2025 much better. I've set some weight loss goals and some independent personal growth goals to accomplish in the mean time. Finding a friend to help keep me accountable toward my goals would be ideal. But mainly finding someone local to spend quality time with is much more important to me. One thing I have discovered about myself in my self reflection is I want to have a best friend where I can call them first whenever I have a place I wanna go or food to try. I know that is something that develops over time and requires a lot of nurturing, but I feel the need to make my goals clear when meeting potential friends. Exploring the bay more is on my agenda for the next couple of months. I know my neighborhood like the back of my hand but when it comes to east bay and SF I really have never been there except for a few trips.

More about me: I am a big video game lover, I've spent way to much time on Baldurs Gate and Persona these past few weeks. It is part of the reason why I am searching for a friend to get out of the house. Some new hobbies I am continuing to develop is Cooking and reading. I am currently experimenting with new chicken recipies and would love any recomendations. I also love to sitesee and travel, when money allows of course.

What I offer: I offer a friend who is wanting to build a genuine connection. Someone to discuss personal problems with and offer both a place to listen and a place to offer thoughts and advice. A travel companion for someone who doesn't want to go alone to an event. A place to hang out with when its time to relax. And someone who wants to cook dishes to try and improve my cooking skills.

Things I am looking for: Friendly, laid back, chill, and adventurous. Closer to my age would be ideal but not a requirement. Not really interested in anything sexual (I know this subreddit is mainly for hookups) so I will probably ignore your post if you are too horny.

If this post peaked your interest then reach out. Happy to share more and get to know you better and see if we can develop a connection. Thanks and enjoy the weekend!