Hi Andrew

I feel the same way sometimes, especially about the kinds of people you described. Still, it’s a relief to know we’re not the only ones who feel that way, yes? I used to hate walking to the shops, especially in my hometown – for some reason I used to have obnoxious lads who would shout stupid things at me as they drive by in their cars (one one occasion they tried to throw eggs at me as well, they missed I might add!) Has that kind of thing ever happened to you?

I’ve encountered many people like the ones you have described – you know when you just think to yourself, “they are not my kind of people”. The more often I think about them, the more I am just overcome with annoyance about them. But it’s not worth getting bothered about it, we all have our own lives to lead…

Yet at the same time I also believe that not everybody out there is completely hopeless. We just have to find “our kind of people” – I’m not saying it’s easy but I do believe they are out there, somewhere…

What are your interests? Have you considered maybe volunteering for an organization which specialises in those interests, or maybe find a club or evening class which also specialises in that particular interest?

I do some volunteering at the public library on Saturday. Libraries tend to be quiet places. Most libraries also do a whole range of clubs, classes, activities and meetings. I also love helping people out – helping them to find a particular book, helping my co-workers tidy the shelves up a bit, helping somebody to use the computer…(And of course the ulterior motive of sneaking a read at the amazing books when I should be doing my work >:D )

I hope this helps 🙂

J