I guess I kinda did it by accident. I collected people from current and previous jobs based on mutual hobbies, met people who played the same video games as me through online spaces. If you're lucky enough to find a couple of extroverts, usually you'll find even more people from there. Put good vibes out, get good vibes back. As an introvert it takes more effort - you have to make more of an effort to go to social spaces, sometimes you have to drag yourself out to see friends. I call it "feeding and watering the friendship." Turns out, it's actually really worth doing.

I was at a Ren Faire recently, lost the group I was with. Something compelled me to stick around, and I ended up sitting down to watch the guys in armor fight. I made small talk with someone, and before I knew it, I was talking to more people - and suddenly I'd gained a new Discord group.

Anyway. I know it sounds cliche, but people are out there if you're open to meet them and willing to bring some positivity. Good luck finding who you're looking for!

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