Hello Everyone!

[MrSmall]

Hi there!

My name is Adam and I'm from New Zealand. I've come here to make some long term friends with whom I can talk to frequently as I don't really have anyone I can do that with.

I'm a first year University student and I enjoy video games, music, talking to new people, and I don't really know what else    I have both generalised and social anxiety which makes it hard for me to make new friends because in person I usually come off as if I don't want to talk when in reality it's all I want.

I really like listening to other people's stories and backgrounds especially those from different countries. I'd especially like to talk to anyone around my age with similar experiences but honestly I'd like to talk to anyone  

I'm really friendly so send me a message if you wanna talk 

 

[Somnambulist]

Hey Adam,

Good to have you here. I have to ask - what does "small" in "MrSmall" mean ?

Here's my story, since you asked for it - I'm a colossal ****** who likes to go around lecturing people on this forum. I'm on my way out, while you're on your way in

By the way, Paraiyar and ardour are also Kiwis. I'm sure you'll meet them at some point, here.

~S

 

[MrSmall]

Hey Adam,

Good to have you here. I have to ask - what does "small" in "MrSmall" mean ?

Here's my story, since you asked for it - I'm a colossal ****** who likes to go around lecturing people on this forum. I'm on my way out, while you're on your way in

By the way, Paraiyar and ardour are also Kiwis. I'm sure you'll meet them at some point, here.

~S

Hey man,

I had a feeling someone would ask about my username at some point "Small" is my surname. Ironically I'm pretty tall, like 2 metres tall, so like 6'5" or 6'6"

You sound interesting How come you're leaving?

Oh good! I didn't think there would be any kiwis around.

 

[Somnambulist]

Hey Adam,

Good to have you here. I have to ask - what does "small" in "MrSmall" mean ?

Here's my story, since you asked for it - I'm a colossal ****** who likes to go around lecturing people on this forum. I'm on my way out, while you're on your way in

By the way, Paraiyar and ardour are also Kiwis. I'm sure you'll meet them at some point, here.

~S

Hey man,

I had a feeling someone would ask about my username at some point "Small" is my surname. Ironically I'm pretty tall, like 2 metres tall, so like 6'5" or 6'6"

You sound interesting How come you're leaving?

Oh good! I didn't think there would be any kiwis around.

Hehe, oh ok, last name. I wouldn't have guessed that, since almost everyone on online forums are trying their very best to be anonymous.

I'm leaving coz I'm unemployed, broke, and soon to be homeless. Going to lose my internet connection very soon (unpaid bill), and then will have to leave my apartment soon after.

I'm from the US of America, by the way.

I would think that someone of your height would have it easy with people, esp. women

Post away !

 

[MrSmall]

Hey Adam,

Good to have you here. I have to ask - what does "small" in "MrSmall" mean ?

Here's my story, since you asked for it - I'm a colossal ****** who likes to go around lecturing people on this forum. I'm on my way out, while you're on your way in

By the way, Paraiyar and ardour are also Kiwis. I'm sure you'll meet them at some point, here.

~S

Hey man,

I had a feeling someone would ask about my username at some point "Small" is my surname. Ironically I'm pretty tall, like 2 metres tall, so like 6'5" or 6'6"

You sound interesting How come you're leaving?

Oh good! I didn't think there would be any kiwis around.

Hehe, oh ok, last name. I wouldn't have guessed that, since almost everyone on online forums are trying their very best to be anonymous.

I'm leaving coz I'm unemployed, broke, and soon to be homeless. Going to lose my internet connection very soon (unpaid bill), and then will have to leave my apartment soon after.

I'm from the US of America, by the way.

I would think that someone of your height would have it easy with people, esp. women

Post away !

Haha yeah, I'm not very creative when it comes to names.

Oh wow, okay. I'm sorry to hear that. I hope things get better for you.

I wish! My anxiety makes it very difficult to start and continue conversations in person which is probably my downfall.

 

[Somnambulist]

Ok, so I'm 33, and it's been about 10 years since I graduated from college. If anything, young man, I want to tell you this, based on my experiences. I was extremely anxious, too, but today, I have no trouble walking up to someone if I feel like it.

College is a *precious* time of personal growth and development through experimentation, esp. socially. Think about it. In college, you come across hundreds or thousands of new people, everyday, whether you want to or not. They're everywhere - classes, hallways, cafeteria, bookstore, library, etc. You take them for granted, perhaps. One often doesn't see what one has till it is lost. It happened to me.

Then, come graduation and your first fulltime job. If you get a regular office/desk job, you soon realize, "Oh, **** ! Where are all the new people to choose friends from ?!". You realize you're stuck with the same few people everyday.

Thousands of golden opportunities wasted ... that's my reality. Hopefully, it won't be yours. Make friends, stay in touch with them. They will not only form your social network, but also, perhaps, a professional one.

If you're uncomfortable around people, get comfortable. Get out there and practice ... no better way, no other way. Since you have many types of people to choose from, you can practice and "waste" the first few with whom you're unsuccessful, till you meet the ones you really want to know, and you're comfortable.

If only I could do college all over again, my whole life as I know it, would be entirely different. I can't.

 

[MrSmall]

Ok, so I'm 33, and it's been about 10 years since I graduated from college. If anything, young man, I want to tell you this, based on my experiences. I was extremely anxious, too, but today, I have no trouble walking up to someone if I feel like it.

College is a *precious* time of personal growth and development through experimentation, esp. socially. Think about it. In college, you come across hundreds or thousands of new people, everyday, whether you want to or not. They're everywhere - classes, hallways, cafeteria, bookstore, library, etc. You take them for granted, perhaps. One often doesn't see what one has till it is lost. It happened to me.

Then, come graduation and your first fulltime job. If you get a regular office/desk job, you soon realize, "Oh, **** ! Where are all the new people to choose friends from ?!". You realize you're stuck with the same few people everyday.

Thousands of golden opportunities wasted ... that's my reality. Hopefully, it won't be yours. Make friends, stay in touch with them. They will not only form your social network, but also, perhaps, a professional one.

If you're uncomfortable around people, get comfortable. Get out there and practice ... no better way, no other way. Since you have many types of people to choose from, you can practice and "waste" the first few with whom you're unsuccessful, till you meet the ones you really want to know, and you're comfortable.

If only I could do college all over again, my whole life as I know it, would be entirely different. I can't.

That's very good advice, thank you. Throughout this year I have come out of my shell a little more opposed to what I was like in high school. I've made it my New Years Resolution to try harder to make friends and converse with others next year. Hopefully I'll be able to make good long term friends.

Thank you for your advice, it's much appreciated.

 

[Somnambulist]

Ok, so I'm 33, and it's been about 10 years since I graduated from college. If anything, young man, I want to tell you this, based on my experiences. I was extremely anxious, too, but today, I have no trouble walking up to someone if I feel like it.

College is a *precious* time of personal growth and development through experimentation, esp. socially. Think about it. In college, you come across hundreds or thousands of new people, everyday, whether you want to or not. They're everywhere - classes, hallways, cafeteria, bookstore, library, etc. You take them for granted, perhaps. One often doesn't see what one has till it is lost. It happened to me.

Then, come graduation and your first fulltime job. If you get a regular office/desk job, you soon realize, "Oh, **** ! Where are all the new people to choose friends from ?!". You realize you're stuck with the same few people everyday.

Thousands of golden opportunities wasted ... that's my reality. Hopefully, it won't be yours. Make friends, stay in touch with them. They will not only form your social network, but also, perhaps, a professional one.

If you're uncomfortable around people, get comfortable. Get out there and practice ... no better way, no other way. Since you have many types of people to choose from, you can practice and "waste" the first few with whom you're unsuccessful, till you meet the ones you really want to know, and you're comfortable.

If only I could do college all over again, my whole life as I know it, would be entirely different. I can't.

That's very good advice, thank you. Throughout this year I have come out of my shell a little more opposed to what I was like in high school. I've made it my New Years Resolution to try harder to make friends and converse with others next year. Hopefully I'll be able to make good long term friends.

Thank you for your advice, it's much appreciated.

You're most welcome, buddy

Friendships are the stuff of life. The true measure of a person's wealth is the people in his/her life.

 

[haywud]

I sort of gave up doing this for a while, but I figured what the hell, I just wanted to say hi. I'm not someone that usually talks a lot unless given a topic I'm really familiar with, and I really don't go out of my way very often anymore to try and talk to random people, but I saw the interest in video games and just had to say something. You're quite a lot younger than I am, but I don't worry about age too much as long as you're a good person. So if you want to send me a message and talk about some games, what sort of music you're into, or anything really then feel free to send me a private message.

 

[dokidoki]

Hey there Adam! What do you study at university?!

 

[MisterLonely]

Hello Adam, welcome to ALL!

See you around!

 

[Meaw]

Welcome! What video games are you playing? I hope you'll find this place nice ^_^

 

[MrSmall]

Hey there Adam! What do you study at university?!

Hello! I'm doing a Bachelor of Media Design course, specifically Interactive Design, so like web design and mobile development 

 

[MrSmall]

Hello Adam, welcome to ALL!

See you around!

Hello and thank you for the welcome!

 

[MrSmall]

Welcome! What video games are you playing? I hope you'll find this place nice ^_^

Thank you for the welcome!   I play pretty much anything specifically PC games on steam though. This place is really friendly and welcoming, it's nice 

 

[Meaw]

Some specific genre? Maybe we got some game in common. Rift, Archeage, Skyrim and Warframe are just a few examples Yeah, very nice place ^^

 

[MrSmall]

Some specific genre? Maybe we got some game in common. Rift, Archeage, Skyrim and Warframe are just a few examples Yeah, very nice place ^^

I've tried all of those apart from Archeage but I don't really play any of them anymore. Here is my steam account, it should give you some idea as to what I like  ( http://steamcommunity.com/id/xksxsuppressed/)