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Originally Posted by jojo
I know how you feel, when we came here in February, I didnt know a sole apart from our letting agent, who befriended me. She then introduced me to a couple of other people, who in turn introduced me to some others and so on. now I seem to know a fair few people, some who I see occasionally and some not at all and one in particular who I've really jelled with! I guess thats what they call "social networking"
If you're shy it doesnt help, I am too. In fact if I hadnt made the friends that i have in the way that I did, I probably wouldnt leave the house apart from the school run! I have kids which helps cos standing at the school gate helps to initiate conversations (with other brits anyway!)
What about Spanish classes? I'm looking into classes in my area, you're not too far away from me so if I found out about some, you could come too?
I dont know of any clubs in the area, but I know there's a British newsagents and chip shop in El Grande that both have notice boards with stuff like that on them?
Jo
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Hi Jo - thanks for getting in touch, I would be very interested in coming to Spanish classes with you. I will also visit the British Newsagent and chip shop to have a look at the notice boards.
I don't have children so I don't even have that opportunity to meet people. It's very hard to get to know people, I suppose I made all my friends in the UK through work. My husband works for himself so he is out long hours which again doesn't help, I could sometimes scream the only conversations I really have during the day are with my boss so only work related. I have taken to talking to my 2 dogs - they just look at me as if I'm mad - which is how I feel quite often!!
Monda is very beautiful and I do love living here but it is very quiet and we live outside of the actual town in the countryside so I don't even see people going past the house. I do miss going out with my friends for dinner, etc. Although I am a bit shy, once I get to know people I do enjoy socialising.
Well thanks again for making contact, I feel like I've made progress at last.
Take Care
Kerry