“ Because I hate food and meeting people makes me absolutely nauseous, of course... ”

“ Im single and left all of my female friends behind when I left the military. I move to Waco for a good job and I dont know how to meet other women in my situation who love to travel to Mexico and Las Vegas, but dont want to go alone. ”

“ I am a new mom who has lived in the Killeen/ Ft Hood area since Dec. 2006. My husband recently deployed and I am looking to make friends to spend time with for both me and my newborn son. He is currently 6 weeks old and my angel. ”

“ I would love to start up a book club in Hutto. I am also interested in starting a book club for kids. I have 4 girls ages 4,7,11,and 13. That would be the round about age groups of each club. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am looking for groups to be involved in. I am a single, full time parent and would love to meet others experiencing the same aspects of life. ”

“ I am bulgarian, but lived in Moscow as a child for couple of years. Moved to Austin 3 years ago from Washington DC. While I was there, I played contrabass balalayka in Washington Balalayka orcestra (I started as videographer working on their annual p ”

“ I want to have fun doing the things I like to do. ”

“ Hi, I just moved to Waco, Tx and interested in meeting new people. I dance swing, salsa, merengue, bachata. I would love to learn ballroom and tango. I DJ at parties and I'm into most social activities! ”

“ Hi, my name is Ali, and I have a 1 yr old bulldog Sancho. Im very interested in educating people about how vaccinating their dog every year affects the dog's health. I would love to share my story with anybody curious. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because been in Austin for 2 yrs from the NW. Would like to meet more of you that are in the same age category; Austin seems to be city brimming with the under 35 set. maureena So. Austin ”

“ Hi everyone!! I've lived in Leander for 4 years from California..I am a real estate agent...I have two boys, 11 and 14....We love to travel, movies, and now busy with Lab puppies..looking forward to meeting everyone.. ”

“ Somewhat new to Austin - looking to meet new people. ”

“ I love films, am a Criterion Collection junkie, live within walking distance of the Arbor Cinema, and would like to meet with people whose taste in movies is somewhat to the north of friggin' "Norbert." ”

“ Hello. I really enjoy finding out about things to do around here. I'm from Chicago and am used to having a variety of activities to choose from, and now that I live down here I'd like to keep adding to my list. ”

“ Hello, myself and my husband Danny, have relocated to Cedar Park from London, England. And are looking forward to meeting new friends to discover Austin with. ”

“ Looking to add more fun to my life. ”

“ hi my name is fernando , I want to make new friends. ”

“ I am a single mom and have been focusing on raising my son for the last several years. Time to start thinking about myself a little bit more. I have lived back in Central Texas for 4 yrs now and am hoping to find a small circle of friends. ”

“ Hi, I'm new to Austin and would like to meet people who enjoy visiting museums, art galleries, craft fairs and similar activities. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because film is what I want to do with my life! I'm a comm. major at Kansas Wesleyan, and this is my senior year. I'm focusing on film more than anything else. I'd love to graduate and have connections from these meetings. ”

“ Hi! I've been in the Austin-area for a year, and I've made some big changes in my life recently. I would really like to meet some new, cool, like-minded individuals who love to learn, talk, and get out there and DO things! ”

“ I recently moved to the Waco area. I love to read and discuss my ideas and hear others'. So if anyone is ready to start a book club let me know when and where. I will be there:) ”

“ I am new to Austin, just looking to meet some people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to the area and miss my social life!! I't was hard to leave my circle of friends-I'm ready to work on a new one. ”

“ Hey kind of new in the town i want to meet friends that have kids i have a 4 year old girl ... ”

“ Hi, I am Sandy. I moved to the Austin area in 2004. I am looking to make new friendships. ”

“ I have had a book in my head for over 10 years! I bought a few books on writing, and they (still) sit on my shelf. I may need some prompting/support. I was so excited to find out about the "meet.com site I LOVE TO READ and want to write! Lets go! ”

“ Hi everyone! I'm relatively new to the area...I'm a grad student at Texas State and I'm looking forward to meeting new people and making friends! Have a great day!! ”

“ Hello everyone moved to the area not too long ago from San Antonio. I am looking forward to hanging out. ”

“ I love movies and need to "get out there" again after a recent divorce. I'm ready to begin having a life of my own and meeting new and exciting friends. (The attached is a picture of me and my youngest daughter on a recent trip. Guess which one is me!) ”

“ I have been working for a long time and would like to just meet some people. I like movies, creative projects, discussions, any kind of exercise or health topics, food , good conversations , music, dancing. ”

“ Hi, I have no family in Texas and would like to meet and make new friends to hang out with, have fun with and maybe make a special connection. ”

“ I've lived in the Austin area for two years. I came here from AZ where I had many friends I played cards with. Am looking forward to meeting new people who enjoy playing poker et al ”

“ Looking forward to meeting some fun, new friends and enjoying all that Austin has to offer. ”

“ je parle assez bien francaise.. moi j'ai vacu en france aussi.. il y a longtemps.. ”

“ Hi, I'm Joe. I am soon to be a single father of 2 and would like to meet a single mother in my area to confide in. My girls are 1 & 3. There are so many things around I have been unable to do and want some adult company while enjoying family time ”

“ hi everyone. recent addition to this area...my sons and i moved from the galveston area. im adventurous, with diverse interests and would like to meet some new friends and learn about all of the great things there are to do here! ”

“ I've been in Austin for a number of years but would like to meet new friends to explore all that Austin has to offer. I enjoy casual intelligent conversation, laughter, spriitualism, theatre, outdoor life, dining out, comedy, music etc. ”

“ Would like to meet new people. ”

“ Although Austin has a lot to offer, I would be interested in enjoying activies in the hill country that would include Cedar Park. ”

“ Foreign travel is one of my favorite things; I like to explore the world and to try to understand all its people and my place in it. I've traveled the Far East twice visiting China for the first time last fall, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Myanmar. ”

“ "I am in the oil and gas business...currently living in Houston but spend about half of each month at our office in west Austin....will probably be moving to Austin later this year" ”

“ I want these local Meetups because movies are awesome! dude! ”

“ I'm basically just looking to meet people new people in Austin. ”

“ Well...I'm actually new to the area (7 days and counting!) Just moved down from Irving to be closer to my sister. I'm interested in meeting new people! ”

“ Saw parts of this movie being filmed on Broadway in NYC last year. Had to kick my way past lazy extras sprawled across entry step to corporate hq building for my company. ”

“ Hi. I work too much and need to start enjoying the things I enjoy. Meeting new people who enjoy the thing I enjoy would be a big bonus too. ”

“ Looking for new friends and maybe one special lady. Love the movies and this sounds like a good way to achieve at least one of the points mentioned above while having good fun. See you at the theatre! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a Mortgage Loan Consultant and this website benefits me for my clients and customers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to play Euchre and am looking for some people to play it with. ”

“ Used to play all the time! Would love to find people to play with. ”

“ Bailey would love to meet some new dog buddies! ”

“ Hi y'all! I'm New to Texas, and, I'm hoping to meet new friends, and people who love to play Scrabble! It's my favorite game! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because its hard to meet new people and im a big movie buff fan ”

“ I just learned about the Renewable Energy movement in the last two years and am trying to become more involved in the advancement of that as a way to improve national security, the US trade deficit, and the environment. ”