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have you played PokeMMO? its an online free version of FireRed but has a few thousands players
 
1) Who are you?

Lloyd/ 22/ Hawaii USA
I enjoy exercise a lot/ talking about nutrition as well im into health & wellness. I'm currently play a video game called wildstar for hobby and job searching as well.

2) What are you looking for?
Some people to chat with on AIM/facebook/ etc just make sure new friends I suppose never really though too hard about it. Maybe someone to play the game with me wildstar or just chat.


3) How are you willing to communicate?

Facebook/AIM/msn/ maybe eventually skype voice chat but I actually like RaidCall better which is like skype but uses far less CPU and memory usage on my computer :).
 
I think this is a good idea. I'll play.


1) Name, age, location... are in my profile.


College graduate. I majored in math, physics, and economics. Nerd/geek, whatever you want to call it. I love astronomy, sci-fi, naval and military history. I play chess and go, although I'm not great at either. Reader. Writer. I'm writing a piece of sci-fi which I hope to get published some day, but I know the odds are horribly against me.


I have depression and anxiety, and I'm trying my best. I'm trying to be kinder to myself. I'm going back into therapy and possibly back on meds soon. I want to live and breathe and take joy in what I do. I'd like to beat this and make something great happen. I need more discipline.


I listen mostly to indie. I love film soundtracks and I have a bit of a soft spot for romantic comedies and animated movies. (How to Train Your Dragon 2 was amazing, by the way.) I read fanfiction. I have a tendency to fangirl over things I really love. I'll say I'm not ashamed?...


2) I'm looking for a connection.


More specific? I got a few voids I'd like to try and fill. Maybe we can chat about mutual interests, if you share some. I want to watch and laugh at movies together over Skype. Maybe we can play some games on Steam. I have Civ 5, Sins of a Solar Empire, and a few others. If you're a writer, maybe we can read/critique/encourage each other. It'd be nice to have an intellectual connection, or an emotional one, or both. Maybe we can be there for each other on the really rough days. If we live close I'd be willing to meet up.


A warning- I'm okay with venting. I probably will do it from time to time. However, if it's what the majority of our interactions consist of it's incredibly triggering and draining for me, and it's likely our friendship probably won't work out. I'm sorry.


It'd be nice if we shared some interests. The friends I have found here and have stuck instead of lapsing into non-communication were the ones who had some shared interests. As much as we're all in this together in terms of anxiety, I don't really believe we can build a true friendship solely on shared misery.


3) Skype, google hangouts, or AIM is the easiest for me. Facebook isn't bad but it's mildly annoying having to leave the browser window open to chat. I'd like text only first, and if you really want to voice/video, I can work myself up to that; I just need a little time.


I'm going to take the initiative and message some of you fine folks as well.
 
What a cool thread!!

1. Kate. Northeast region of the US. 23.

Hobbies- I'm into a lot of things! I'm a PhD student in evolutionary bio and ecology. I love anything related to my field of study as well as environmental science/conservation. I really enjoy cooking, wildlife, exotic pets, photography, gardening, outdoor activities...I can get into just about anything. I'm not very experienced with most of these hobbies, but I love to learn.

2. What am I looking for?

Just friends. I'm already taken haha. I'm open to meeting people nearby or purely online friendships. I'm coping well with my anxiety and I think I'm pretty positive and successful. I'd love to help people looking for some support and encouragement.

Any and all types are welcome. :)

3. Communication-

Let's start with SAS PM or chat. If we hit it off we can talk some other way. I'm flexible!
 
hi my name is Valentine im a male and im from South Africa im 21 turning 22 this year...
i love listerning to music watching tv(movies,series)

2.im looking 4 friendship with any 1 male or female ...and if you are female and somehow we connect romanticaly i dont mind that......bt mostly important is dat i want a friend who knows what its like to have anxiety cz right now i have friends but they dont know what im going through and they would laugh at me if i where to tell them....thats why i came to this site to find people i could relate to

3.we would take here or on facebook r any way u like
 
Hey I'm Ian I live in Florida and I'm 26, jeeze... lol I'm getting so old! I'm big into music and art. I worked in California for a year on marvel movies, and now I'm back in school working on my degree. I'm looking for friends, cool people to share my boring days with and see how they're doing too. Easiest to chat with me through Kik or smoke signals.
 
Hey I'm Ian I live in Florida and I'm 26, jeeze... lol I'm getting so old! I'm big into music and art. I worked in California for a year on marvel movies, and now I'm back in school working on my degree. I'm looking for friends, cool people to share my boring days with and see how they're doing too. Easiest to chat with me through Kik or smoke signals.
Dude, umm, what marvel movies did you work on? And what did you do? You wrote that like it was nothing. That sounds cool.
 
Hey I'm Ian I live in Florida and I'm 26, jeeze... lol I'm getting so old! I'm big into music and art. I worked in California for a year on marvel movies, and now I'm back in school working on my degree. I'm looking for friends, cool people to share my boring days with and see how they're doing too. Easiest to chat with me through Kik or smoke signals.
Dude, umm, what marvel movies did you work on? And what did you do? You wrote that like it was nothing. That sounds cool.
I'm curious too :), you mentioned you're big in to art, do you go to art school?
 
SUREwhynot.

TIMEZONE: Pacific
AGE: 21

LOOKING FOR:
Someone open to starting new anime series to discuss. Or just anime in general.
Sharing music (I'm into most things upbeat; 80s & 90s pop, new country hehehe. Also slower stuff like game ost, trip hop, etc).
Linking random/funny things found on the internet
Ummm and idk, I also like reading :D (currently: Atlas Shrugged) and some video games (ToS, FF8, Age of Empires, etc)

Other than that, I guess I just like random conversations, and talking about whatever issues people are dealing with atm.
NO ROMANCE.

COMMUNICATE VIA:
PM or SAS Chat, then if it goes well, skype. Only text unless we're still talking months from now ^^;

OTHER:
I tend to just keep talking for hours unless someone says goodbye or I feel a lull in the conversation (I mean, I don't pester people, but I tend to not be the one to end long conversations).
 
1. I'm Pookie3 ;) Age: 25 Location: the Netherlands

I like a lot of things but mostly reading (true crime), cooking, watching TV (shows like Dexter, OITNB, Family Guy, Law&Order), going to the movies/concerts/restaurants and traveling. Lately I'm also a little bit into exercising (fitness).

2. What am I looking for?

I'm open to anyone who wants to talk (male or female) but it would be nice to share a little bit of the same interests.

3. Communication:

PM/Kik/Whatsapp/Facebook/Skype (chat)
 
1. My name is Justin, I am 27 and live in Texas.

I read a lot, mostly fantasy and sci-fi but I was recently introduced to John Green's books and read 5 in like one week. I like anime and manga too, lately I have been watching mostly comedy stuff. Movies, tv shows, music, and drawing are some of my other interests.

2. I am looking for friends to talk to and get to know. I would like to have a deeper connection but just acquaintances is fine too. Guys or girls is fine. We don't have to like all the same things either, I enjoy when people introduce me to new things sometimes I wind up liking them A LOT! (Like those John Green books) Having some shared interests ahead of time would make getting to know each other easier though.
Age and location is not really a big deal to me.

3. PM at first, then if we actually get comfortable enough FB or even texting if you live in the US. I also have Kik.
 
Hi. I'm 22 and female. I live in Florida.

I love getting into a new tv show. Some of my favorites are The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Skins, Falling Skies, Will & Grace, Friends, The Mindy Project, Attack on Titan and a bunch more. I like clubbing, mostly edm types though. I don't do it that often because I have to drink when I go out if I want to relax and have fun and I don't like to drink often. I love american traditional style tattoos and I'm planning on getting quite a lot of them.

I guess what I want from SAS is to be around people who understand what I go through and that maybe they will be able to help me with my social anxiety. I don't know if I'm necessarily looking for friendship. I don't know how to become friends with someone online. But if I do that would actually be really nice.
 
Hi. I'm 22 and female. I live in Florida.

I love getting into a new tv show. Some of my favorites are The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Skins, Falling Skies, Will & Grace, Friends, The Mindy Project, Attack on Titan and a bunch more. I like clubbing, mostly edm types though. I don't do it that often because I have to drink when I go out if I want to relax and have fun and I don't like to drink often. I love american traditional style tattoos and I'm planning on getting quite a lot of them.

I guess what I want from SAS is to be around people who understand what I go through and that maybe they will be able to help me with my social anxiety. I don't know if I'm necessarily looking for friendship. I don't know how to become friends with someone online. But if I do that would actually be really nice.
Oh and I forgot to add I'm willing to communicate over SAS.
 
1) Who are you?

My name is Nick, I'm 22 years old from the UK. My interests include cinema, music, reading, travelling, sports, fitness and healthy eating, technology and many more. I am constantly learning or trying new things however I would like to keep details away from the public so message me if you feel like it and I'll share more. :)

2) What are you looking for?

As my signature says, everyone's welcome to message me, however for the sake of getting more experience and a different point of view I would prefer a bit more a female. At the moment I am not looking for a romantic relationship as there is a girl in my social circle to whom I'm very attracted, so don't get creeped out,I'm just being honest. :D Anyways, if you're a guy and you want to get in touch, don't hesitate as well. :) I have had couple of internet friendships in the past but they were from my gaming years which are far away so we stopped keeping in touch unfortunately.

3) How are you willing to communicate?

SAS PM at the beginning. I use skype very rarely, just to talk with relatives, and facebook is a little too personal.
 
Here We Go

1) Who are you?

First name/age/in which country or region do you live on/your hobbies or interests/why are you on SAS.

2) What are you looking for?

Do you just want some acquaintances, to make close friendships or even a romantic relationship?

Is it necessary for you that a friend shares most of all of your interests or are you fine with those whom are different?, do you want to meet people with whom to have small talk?, or are you aspiring to find a deep intellectual and emotional friendship?, do you just want to vent?, are you a good listener and want someone to listen to?, do you wish to find people that live close to you and have a meet up or just to make some online friends?, do you want someone positive that will try to cheer up during your bad timed or do you prefer someone with whom to share the unfairness of the world?

Do you prefer males, females or is gender irrelevant?, what about age and nationality?, religion?, ideology?

3) How are you willing to communicate?

SAS private messages, Skype (whether is text only, voice only or video calls), Facebook, texting, Kik, smoke signals?, or whatever.
Who Am I: My Avi/Avatar has my name..i will just give a small summary of who i am..i'm of Nigerian Background, came to the U.S as a 4yr old tot..& basically lived & breathed & Grew with a horrible curse called Social Anxiety Disorder...yep..that's all can think off..as of now, also i was born in the European continent, actually Oslo, Norway to be exact, & was the only black kid..kinda like Token, From "South Park" my favorite character on the show by the way, love his one liners & comebacks toward Cartman, also i'm a weirdo..& i try to be funny..but fail miserably at it, but i have a good sense of humor, & adore comedy/comedians/stand-up, the black in me..also loves some stereotypically black stuff, but i'm not too afraid to call out the BS, that i see in the black community..or black media, i do like the obvious black stand-ups..like Kevin Hart, Martin Lawrence, Chris Rock the list goes on, but i love a bit of everything, many people wouldn't even call me stereotypically black..i actually got teased for not being "black enough"..or not liking rap music etc, you could say some of my tastes are on the white side, but i'm into different things..actually you guys should probably read some of my About Me page..it goes into better detail..if i write more, as i'm sure i've already have, this will sound like a memoir, or book report.

First Name: My first name is "Oscar..or Chilli..one of the two, whichever..you can pick..even Chilli-Pepper is fine..whatever floats you're boat; & none of those are my real name by the way:no..Chilli..is however close to my IRL name..but i prefer not to give out my IRL name at this time..i may only do that until i'm confident whoever i connect with is someone i feel extremely comfortable with..other than that..Chilli is the closest you'll get:lol..& my age & location are on my Avatar..look to the left of this post on your PC/Laptop screen.
1)Interests/Hobbies: My hobbies are not much actually..so if you are an intellectual/super smart-ivy-league person..you might find me bleh; i read just a little..that's if Skype doesn't get in the way, um..i play video games on occasion..many of my games are old..i have a Ps3, but mostly Ps2 games, i'm mostly a racing fan..i love the "NFS" Series..i have quite a number of "Need For Speed" Games..might buy some newer ones eventually..i'm also an avid Sims fan:yes..i looooove The Sims..Sims 2/Sims 3..i don't play any hardcore Computer games..so i might sound like an idiot if you ask me about "World Of Warcraft" etc, & I try to exercise when i can..or when i'm not lazy..& i'm unfortunately unemployed at the moment..i haven't gotten a lot of callbacks from interviews.
2)Why Am I On SAS: I'm on SAS because i have very bad social skills..& have had them since my single digits..i've actually always been shy; it's just increased overtime..& gotten worse, but it's also not that bad as well, i'd say it's somewhat mild..but not, my SA get's really serious when i'm around people of authority..for some reason i can't be around people who look..or appear intimidating, people who are stern, angry, curt, aggressive:no yeah...i can't be around people like that..or talk to people who are like that..no offense, if that's how some on here are..but a big part of my SA..are people of those behavior types, i had a bad experience as a kid with a family member who i will not name..they didn't know how to help me with homework as a kid..& they got easily frustrated, so whenever i got something wrong, they'd lash out..yell...& it would make me freeze up..& it didn't just stop at yelling..they hit me on the head:afr..it was so worrying that...even when i got the answer correct i was afraid to open my mouth, cus i thought i'd be reprimanded/hostilely punished again, so yeah..i can't be around people who appear stern/demanding..or people of authority, it's made me worry about, how i'd cope in a job setting..because if something is demanded of you..you don't have time to get used to it..or find you're bearings:no..sorry but those people really make my SA go overboard, & has led to me..even to this day overthinking stuff that i do, decisions i have to make; i've never felt sure of myself..& i'm pretty sure it's led to why i'm currently still undecided in college etc; there's more to why i have SA, but this is one of the primary reasons.
3)What Are You Looking For: In terms of what i'm looking for..um, i'm not sure...not really sure, acquaintance even IRL would be a safe bet for me, no expectations..& when one is online..you know you can't have too much expectation, with a site like SAS, people come & then they go...never to be seen again, i'm just in general looking for someone to "Get to Know" then eventually progress into a friendship, no pressure added, or needed; i'm open to anything really..but i should warn again, that i'm not super smart-intellectual/ivy-league..my intelligence is somewhat average & a bit below, it varies..i prefer people closer to me in age..no offense to people who are older, i feel like those groups could relate to stuff from childhood or TV etc..but my age preference does have a fair variety..anyone who is about 20-26'ish..we could probably hang/chill, i'm cool with that..i will say i prefer people who are either 21-23, but other than that, the other ones listed are fine as well:yes..also gender is not an issue, male-female-gay-lesbian, i don't really care; or mind..i'm also a Catholic, but not super religious, just spiritual..i do pray & such..on occasion, but haven't been to mass in quite a awhile, i also don't care about ones personal religious background or affiliation..as long as you are not a psycho/sociopath/racist-secretly-racist/hate people of gender/orientation..then we are all good.
4)How Am I Willing To Communicate: I'm willing to communicate through Skype & SAS Forum Chat bar, at the bottom of the screen..i might even do Facebook, but i might think about that..if you're interested we'd have to discuss that more..but yeah, i don't Kik..or do Smoke Signals whatever that is, but with Skype i do voice-call, video/web-cam-call & text message..i prefer voice & web-cam..just as a little exposure therapy, but no pressure if text is all you can do. & my Skype name is in my Avi/Avatar..just click the small faded x or checkmark..& it will pop up.
 
My first post was very short and rushed, so I'll try this again.

I am Cam, hence the very creative SAS name. I am 21 and live in Maine, US. I don't really like it here. I like Canada a lot, and hope to relocate to either Toronto or Montreal for school in the near future and study Biology. For now I'm basically working as much as possible and saving up. My interests are pretty varied. I love music; listening to it and talking about it. I listen to a lot of alternative, modern rock, classical rock, terribly bad yet good 90's music, and enjoy discovering good indie bands. I also like all different kinds of movies. Psychological thrillers are my favorite. Horror, adventure, and action are enjoyable as well. I also have a secret soft spot for romance movies. I watch a lot of TV shows, which are always good to talk about. I like Supernatural, Dexter, Game of Thrones, House M.D., The Office, Sherlock, Hannibal, and a few others. I like sports as well, but I'm not like a super hardcore fan. Hockey is my favorite. As for conversation, I'm willing to talk about just about anything without boundaries. Often times, the stranger the conversation is, the better. :)

I'm looking to talk to new people from the forum because I don't have many friends and enjoy having conversations. For now I'd prefer to just talk via SAS PM/IM/Visitor Messages, or skype text chat. Voice/Camera really scares me, though I would like to give it a shot to get over the fear and to practice talking with people.

As for what I'm looking for, I'm not really sure. Your age/gender/location doesn't really matter. I like to go into any conversation with no expectations and see what happens. If we become friends, great, if not, oh well.

Don't hesitate to add me, or send me a message :). I'll be sure to message some more people from this thread later on tonight.
 
Me. 29, female, North carolina. I like old rock music, vintage stuff, books, being outside, and learning new things and hearing new ideas. I'm kind and caring and a good listener. I can be blunt but just because I don't mislead. Can email...or text if it seemed appropriate. Send me a private message:)
 
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