u/Odd-Library-2741

hello. i’m feeling a bit awkward writing this but it has to be done.

this is harder than i expected ERM i’ve decided that i’m bored of being a hopeless romantic and i’d like to actually talk to boys. the issue is, i don’t like dating culture whereby the process is something like first encounter > pre-established romantic date > consideration of suitability. i feel like that’s very robotic and places pressure on people to tick boxes and be demanding. i’d like to believe friendship is the basis of all human connection and romance can build from there if it wishes to

which brings me to my point. i’ve led myself to believe that the sort of person i’d love to have the privilege of having as a boyfriend is rare to come across in brum, but i think i’m just not thinking of the right places. it’s hard, because i say i want to make friends, but if i’m also considering romance then i have to ensure the people i’m befriending are also not in relationships

anyway i believe that i relate most to people who are emotionally articulate, enjoy poetry and orchestra, perhaps write and read too. it comes across as quite a “performative” archetype but it’s quite a good description of my own personality, and i know i’m not the only one

ah and i’m twenty-one, and i plan to go off to cambridge next september. but i don’t want to hold myself to that alone. what i’m asking is, does anybody know any places where i may find my crowd?

i would be very happy to befriend somebody who enjoys poetry and journalling as much as i do, because i’ve longed for some time to exchange letters with friends who exchange printed photographs and drawings done by hand :’) i live in England, and if you choose me i will talk your ears off about bunnies. i’m also a musician (i sing and write lyrics) + i keep scolding myself for not picking up my crochet supplies or touching my sewing machine

it would be lovely if we could form a “snail mail group” even!! i look forward to hearing from you

i’m not entirely sure which flair would be most appropriate so i chose “friendship” :’) i currently have no friends which is oddly freeing, but also an opportunity!! i write poetry on some days, but i spend most of my time documenting my feelings and observations from my surroundings in the hopes that inspiration will hit. i’d love to share some of my work so here’s something i threw together. it’s a rewrite of “secret story of the swan” which is a song by iz*one. i would love to hear your take on it before i explain the lyricism myself :> i struggle with creativity because my brain is plagued with the gift of epilepsy which makes it hard to think sometimes T___T BUT i have a good feeling about writing buddy-ing. i’m 21 and currently taking a break from an english degree

i will try my best, at least :’) i’m not sure if i will be able to go through everybody immediately. you are welcome to judge me in return. i am currently taking a break from university and am searching for my first job!! i love to sing and i adore bunnies. i write nearly every day and am slowly working my way through some books. that is all for now

i see a lot of pigeons with injured feet in my city. sometimes they have stringfoot or gum stuck to their feet. other times they have their beaks open presumably due to thirst, and i want to care for them, but i don’t know how to approach them without frightening them away. i’d be happy to handle them if they’d let me, but i don’t want to do more harm than good without realising. does anybody have experience with things like this? is there anything i should look out for, or even carry around in my bag just in case? thank you!!

hello, i’m a person who sings and writes poetry. i would love to create a casual music band with some friends, to simply create stuff and perhaps occasionally perform or post somewhere. i was wondering if anybody has any idea where and how i could begin working something like this out? i don’t currently have a wide social circle at all :’) any help is appreciated but i’d prefer not to use an app for this, if you please

i’ve been leaving small notes around my favourite places in birmingham, and i saw a group of schoolboys gathered around one of them a few days ago which warmed my heart. it turns out i’m running out of nice places to frequent. i love bookstores, cute cafés and i believe i am searching for places with a kind atmosphere and regulars who aren’t terrifying

can you please recommend events/places/activities that would allow me to feel less isolated and bored all of the time? i’ve been miserable for no reason and i refuse to allow loneliness to consume me

thank u

hello i’m a british university student (well, i will be in september) and i would like to talk purely for the sake of human connection. please don’t be offended if my responses are super slow, or if i don’t get back to you immediately. i become distracted by texts easily!! tell me about your favourite drink. i love jasmine tea with steamed milk and saffron

i have been posting consistently with song lyrics on here. man i love music. i’ve uploaded an absolutely banging reel on insta and i’m slowly waiting to go viral because i am a social media genius. i’ve also written a BANGING song today so i’m on a roll. anyway i’d like to hear about your day be weird and wonderful

anyway

hello i’m a university student from england. i love bunnies and singing and poetry. yes that is me on my profile. no i will not ask you for telegram or engage with romantic conversations. and i apologise to everybody who i am currently talking to and am slow to respond :>

hello ‘v’ please comment a song below and we can create a redditor playlist. other than that hMM i’ve been spending a lot of time staring into nowhere recently. i could not tell you a single thought i’ve had.