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[so_decadent]

It's day two on this desserted island at the U. It is big and scary and I don't like it. I have made a total of zero friends and I don't like that either. I met one girl who looks so much like Kristin Bell. She's very pretty (clearly) and smart too, but we kind of clash, I think. Since I am a liberal and just don't consider myself part of the

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[leahbabe]

Well, I went 2 weeks at UW-Milwaukee without talking to anyone, and finally started hanging out at this coffee shop and seeing the same people come and go, and I finally started talking to them. The whole process took over a month. So I wouldn't worry.

And yes, you need a cell phone. And is there graduate housing? Bet that would help you (yes, I'm shamelessly telling you to move out).

[purplesquirrel]

I felt pretty alienated when I attended the U. At least you've got friends in town. I moved here and didn't know anyone. Good luck acclimating to your new environment. It takes time to meet people in classes.

[so_decadent]

Scott that sounds really difficult. No support system is the worst. Yeah, I'm really grateful to have friends that 'get' me. It's really amazing actually.

[nitedreamer]

Jessssssssie! I've been missing you too! We should make arrangements to meet up somewhere at some point. I don't know where anything is other than in my little corner, the people in my class all know each other and this is their last class before they student teach, so I am totally the odd one out. We get 45 minutes for lunch, and I just wander. It sucks.

[indigo_pearl]

my best friend in reno is a Dude. he is a califonia republican and is rather okay with keeping the status quo. at first i assumed we had close to nothing in common, but i was quickly proven wrong. it's easy to alienate yourself when outside the liberal st. kate's bubble. i also have to force myself to be sociable in new work situations (sorta similar). if i don't, i stay shy, become bitter and convinced everyone hates me. very unproductive.

[so_decadent]

I AM THE SAME WAY!

You are so right. Initally I get scared off! from people when I am just meeting them. I know that I get overly frightened about politics, in particular. But good friendships still happen, they just need space and nurturing in the beginning. I actually think the Kristin Bell girl and I will still be friends. But she is still intimidating, she's so smart and pretty.

Good advice, good advice.

By the way, I finished the mixx for your CD! But I haven't burned it yet. I didn't include much Minnesota stuff. It's called "Stay gold, Meg." !