Question about my new town
 

Hey gang. So here's my story. I recently moved to Sioux City, IA for my job. The tough thing, as many of you know, about moving to a new town is making new friends. The first few months of living here I was able to visit college friends nearby and was content. But now, its summer and they're all gone.

In an attempt to make friends I've joined a gym, started going to church again, tried going to bars, and tried hanging out at hip places like coffee shops for long periods of time. Tried going to Target, WalMart, etc. and striking up a conversation, but I get the "mind your own goddamn business" look.

I think the gym still holds promise, as does church. Bars, however, going solo without any friends just seems weird. When talking to guys, they won't give me the time of day (I think mostly because they're too focused on trying to get some or slummin with the frat buddies) and with the girls they just take it as I'm hitting on them (ok, ok, I was.)

Funny thing is, I don't consider myself socially awkward or anything. I'm a perfectly normal, decently good-looking, gainfully employed, 23 year old guy. I've had no problems meeting people in other places. Even abroad, its been easy (I think because people are always interested in the American, so having that as a prop helps).

I'm not asking for advice to get laid or anything. But just plain making friends would be nice. Any thoughts or advice?

Or I hear lately Blackpeoplemeet.com has been a hit.

My wife's from Sioux City. Not much going on up there in my opinion. I'd just start drinking heavily. I could also get send you the contact information of my wife's two, whore ass sisters. Lot's of fun those two, let me ****ing tell you. Actually, if I had to move to Sioux City, I'd start looking for another job.

Sioux City?

That sucks. Well...maybe; where did you move from...?

Start at work. There has to be someone at work that you could hang out with that us from that area. They could take you out for drinks, introduce you to some locals, and presto you have friends in IA.

Also, maybe a cigar lounge? Or martial arts?

Ask Hootie for advice

If they're not 45 year old crack whores I'd give it some consideration.

There's a roller derby tournament up there June 23-23. Look it up. I was supposed to go, but I wouldn't have been skating, so I'm staying home and holding a garage sale instead.

Walk around with a corn shuck in your mouth, a nascar hat and some chew in your mouth. That will get you started.

Moved from farm town SW Iowa. So this is quite a bit bigger. Not like I'm "lost in the big city" or anything. I'm sure there's cool people out there.

The problem with that is almost everyone in the organization is within 3 years of retirement. That's the whole reason I was brought in, as part of the succession plan. I'm the youngest of the lot by about 15 years. So my coworkers aren't exactly the type of people I would hang out with.

Where at? I'm from farm town SW Iowa.

When I was in college I actually went to a derby between Omaha and Sioux City. That was some entertainment...