Bright Yellow World

Okay. So here’s the deal. I want to move. Yes, you heard that correctly. I want to move closer to downtown San Fran. I want roommates. I want people with whom to share living space, people to leave messes in the kitchen, people to eat my food and “borrow” my beauty products.

As I said earlier, I have been here for two years. I can count the number of local friends I have on two hands. And many of those aren’t people I could call up and go out for a drink. I am lonely. To be completely honest, I know that I am not going to meet people my age in the neighborhood where I am currently residing. I need to get closer to the city center. I need a social network. I’ve never been this much of a loner, not in my entire life. I hate it. I love this city, I love the people who do qualify as my friends, but I have never felt so isolated. So.

Here’s what I want: I want an apartment where I have my own room. I want a kitchen where I can bake bread, where I can make Sunday dinner, where I can put my KitchenAid on the counter without fear of reprisal or roommate-attempted repairs. I want my cats to have space to play, and I want my roommates to laugh when they do. I want a window in my room. I want roommates who are not crazy, who can sit down and enjoy a glass of wine with me on occasion.

I want the kind of friends I’ve managed to make all over the country. Not that any of y’all are in any way replaceable. I just want to stop feeling lonely. I want more friends.

So universe, the ball’s in your court. I’m checking Craigslist like it’s my job. Help me out on this one. Thanks in advance.