Where are you, Jimmy?
Has anyone seen Jimmy? All six people that I know in Sacramento are out of town tonight (in SF) and Farah is at her job. So it's me and this lost cat, Jimmy, who are feeling kind of off-course and lonely tonight, or if I am to be completely honest, I should say not just tonight. I really want to meet some people in Sacramento but it's proven to be a not-so-easy task. I mean, where do you make friends when you're done with school, married, and living in a new town? Seriously, how do we go about meeting cool people with similar interests? We'ld really like to meet people who like the things that we like: travel, language, photography, music, and just plain hanging out. And Farah would love to make some friends--Taiwanese, Japanese, American, whatever--just girls that she can hang with. She really needs to have that outlet because it's gotta be really hard to be with me all of the time!
So what do we do? Do we place an ad in the local paper saying, "Hey, we want some friends," or "Married couple looking for open-minded, cool people to kick it with on the weekends," or what? I think that being surrounded by so many friends when we were in Japan--never a dull moment and always something to do--spoiled us in so many ways, because it's really not that easy now, is it?! Ah!!! But you know, we have to be thankful for what we have and hopeful for what we have not. Right? There are many people who have gone out of there way to welcome us to Sacramento, and to them we truly are grateful. Thanks to Tyson and Dan, especially. You guys are great. It's just that when you are the only people that I know here and you are all out of town, and the wife is working... it just kind of sucks!
So if you have any advice or comments for us, hey, we're open to anything that you might have to say. And for now, it's back to searching for Jimmy the lost cat! haha
posted by coryandfarah @ 00:03
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14 Comments:
Cory - I'm really glad you two moved to Sac. It's been really fun getting to know both of you, although sometimes I have to remind myself that this is still a work in progress - I feel like I've known you forever. Sucks that you feel lonely - I think I know a little bit about what that's like (in a different context). Hang in there, man.
Completely off-topic, I like the new look for your blog.
I feel you!! I guess it is hard to meet new people after you got married and not at school everywhere. Especially now I do not have school or job, I feel lost, too! Hope everything will get better after I move back to Taiwan for a while! Take care!
By the way.. it is always a pleasure to see your photos!!
Cory-
It's tough to be in a new place. The bottom line is that it is difficult for most people to be new. Jenny & I know this as we made a big move 4 years ago. One thing that that makes your situation unique though too is that you're newly married and you just have alot of change going on in life right now.
I would encourage you to find a photography group. Maybe you could search on-line for a Yahoo Group that meets in Sacto or maybe some sort of other art forum in midtown. Or maybe you can ask around at some of the art studios (not that you're just looking for artists, but for photographers anyway). If you can put yourself in a place where your interests will collide with others of similar interests, then that could be a great match. I know that last year Jenny really wanted to meet some Moms last year and thus made a huge effort to branch out by joining a local group. And it has really been a good thing for her. I certainly don't have all the answers and I honestly struggle with some of the same questions you bring up. I want to grow in the friendships I have now. Glad you're here. Looking forward to dinner this week. Hasta.
Thanks for everything, Tyson. You really are a great guy, as strange as it is that you don't speak Japanese but you know how to say 'trash' in Japanese! :) Dude, I appreciate your friendship. And hey, I'm available to help you out with the move. Just let me know when you need some manpower and I'll loan you my guns!
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a message, Lan. I remember that you left a comment on my photo site before and I have checked out your site as well (but I didn't leave any comments...cool portfolio though! I love the furniture that you built!) So are you going back to Taiwan for a while? Do you have any plans to come back? Was it Kansas or Nebraska?
Ryan, it's not just us, is it? It's everyone who moves to a new place that struggles to settle down and make friends, etc.. Thanks for sharing about you and Jenny. I'd like to hear more about it over dinner on Tuesday night. By the way, what's on the menu? It'll be really nice to see you guys!
Cory, it's not just you. :) Even when Jenny & I were searching for a new church recently, we had a hard time. It's tough to be the new kid in the classroom so to speak no matter where you are.
I think Jenny is making lasagna or some beef thing. But truthfully, I don't have a clue.
It can be hard to make friends- especially ones with whom you can really connect. That's why- although we we're happy and excited for you both- Brenda and I were kinda sad that you guys were leaving. You don't come across realy good friends all that often.
Keep in mind that you guys are still really new in town. It'll happen with time- you'll meet some good people. It's also nice that you have family and a few friends close by as well.
In the meantime, there are always visits to L.A.! And of course, we're looking forward to visiting you guys again sometime soon. Hang in there!
Eric, this is God. Come to Sacramento, my son! Come and you will prosper!
Ahh, the blasphemy!
Eric, you're right when you say that good friends are hard to come by. I feel the same way. And I totally agree with God that you should consider moving up north! It'll be cool seeing you at the end of the month though. We won't have a whole lot of time to spare but I'm sure that we'll figure out something.
So, to ask the deep philosophical question, who is "god"? (the one who posted on this blog)
Thank you for visiting my abandon homepage!! I should update it and add more project on there long ago... but I just been lazy!!
Well, Josh and I got married in July, 2005. We decided that we want to move to Taiwan for couple years than come back to the states!! (I guess the situation is a little similar with you and Farah!) Now I am waiting for the paper works to go through then we will be moving ASAP!
It is neither Kansas nor Nebraska. It is the great Sooner state - OKLAHOMA!!! hehe... :P
P.S. Forgive my poor English.. 8 years in the States did not improve much!
Cory- just convince the Sacramento Library that they need to invest in a good graphic designer, and I'm there! I really would consider the area if I can find a good job there. I've been looking in Sacramento and Bay Area, but nothing too promising so far.
Yes, we'll have to make time to hang out when you're down here for Thanksgiving. Talk to you soon.
Lan, congratulations on getting married and for your decision to go back to Taiwan. That's great. Surely, being in Taiwan as a newly married couple will give you both a unique opportunity to explore and discover more about each other and for that matter, Taiwan. I'm assuming that it's not the first visit for Josh but has he lived there before? Farah and I were completely isolated from friends and family in Japan for almost a year, and although we had our share of hard times, I think that we really grew us a couple. You must be really excited to go back to Taiwan after living here (in Oklahoma!!) for so long. Where in Taiwan are you from? I've been there three times so chances are I will know, and if not, Farah will for sure! :)
Eric, I'll keep my eyes open for any design jobs! Dude, that would be awesome if you lived up here!
How do you spell "Lowsai"?
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