I was offered a significant promotion at work.
However, the new job required me to relocate to a new area.
I didn’t know anyone in the new location, but the raise in pay was too beneficial to pass up. I decided to make an effort to meet some people. I started thinking about what type of people I wanted to make friends with. I don’t typically volunteer or get active in politics or current affairs, so that was out. I am very dedicated to physical fitness. I enjoy going on lengthy bike rides through the city, swimming at the public pool and going for ten-mile runs. I make an effort to workout every single day. I chose to enroll in a membership at a gym that offers all sorts of group classes. I figured that if I signed up for the right class, I would meet my type of people. So far, the classes are really great. I joined several group fitness classes at a core progression. I take classes four days per week. I take a women’s kickboxing class on Saturday and Sunday evenings. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I have yoga after work. I have met some really wonderful people that I enjoy chatting with. For the kickboxing class, most of the training is partner oriented. I hold pads for another woman or work them on stretching exercises. My regular partner and I work together really well. We pair up every class and I am steadily working up to mentioning grabbing a coffee or lunch together. After I make a few friends, I might try a class that includes both guys and girls. I wouldn’t mind meeting a cute guy. I’ve thought about signing up for weightlifting or HIT training.