I made my first friend in a year right before I move away.

I'm 23 and I moved to a new town for work and have been living there for the last year. I had a really hard time making friends, especially since I'm really shy and I'm not really into going out drinking or clubbing. <br><br><br>I was feeling very lonely and anxious about being so isolated in a new town where I knew no one. I've tried online dating, joining groups and classes, even attending church, and nothing would work out.<br><br><br>Last week I took the leap and joined a group for cat lovers and that's where I met my new friend, Mandy. We spent an entire Saturday afternoon talking, laughing, and sharing our favorite stories and photos of our cats. It was truly the first time I felt like I had a friend in a very long time. <br><br><br>We've decided to stay in touch, and I'm so grateful to have her in my life. I know that I'll miss her now that I've moved away, but I'm also excited about the new adventures that await me. <br><br><br>So here's to new beginnings, new friendships, and the power of never giving up. <br><br><br>Edit: <br><br>I didn't actually move yet, I am moving in a few days. We knew it might be our last chance to hang out for a while depending on my future plans. <br><br><br>Also, I didn't mean to indicate I made a friend and then immediately moved. I just wanted to say I made my first friend then I am moving.