Hi everyone! This is gonna be weird for me since I was born and raised in the city and somehow I haven't kept any friends nor made any new ones. Sad, I know.

Just to be clear, I am looking for female friends/companionship/the like. I have a boyfriend who I love dearly and sincerely, but he can drive me off the roof, which is why I'm trying to make...reallly trying to make friends.

Anyway, I am 33 living in Chicago and...goddamn it, it is so hard making friends at this age. I've been to some social events here and there and, as much as I try to put myself out there, I either fail at making connections or the connections don't last. Mind you, I am pretty shy and have a difficult time socializing, but I'm doing my best.

I'm not hoping to find, like, a best friend or sisterhood cult or anything weird like that. It'd just be nice to have someone to talk to who isn't my boyfriend, someone to gossip with, watch movies, go out shopping, dancing, drinking, going to fun/weird/outrageous/ events in the city. Just like, have a fun, engaging female friend(s).

Someone who is up to do anything spontaneous after work hours or just chat over tea/coffee/whatever.

Definitely someone who is also looking for a friend.

So, about me:

33 and working full time Mon-Fri

I love reading, especially horror novels/comics/manga, but I don't mind other genres.

Love horror films and will discuss and analyze anything I watch because it's fun and I'm a fucking nerd.

I've been getting into dance parties recently and will dance my heart out no matter how BADLY I dance.

I enjoy cooking, but also going out to eat once in a while. I also love brunch....I dunno, I just wanted to add that.

I love watching concerts, plays, musicals, comedy shows, operas and really anything that we can rave about afterwards.

Um, I can make really dumb jokes that for some reason makes me laugh. When I get really socially awkward, I can tell even worse jokes and still make myself laugh. Basically, I am socially awkward and I have to kind of monitor myself so I don't act like a total fool.

Since it's been so nice, it's been great to go on long hikes and kayaking out in the forest preserves. Not to mention all the Farmers Markets the city has to offer. Let's go try some organic cheese!

Just to note: As much as I enjoy doing the things above, I love experiencing and trying new things, too. I think that's the great thing about meeting new people. You get to expand your horizons and hopefully share the things you love with others, too.

That's all I really have to add for right now, unfortunately. It's hard trying to describe yourself in the best light, but hopefully something will pop out for anyone.

Hope to meet you soon! Bye!