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Find Friends in Valley Center

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Welcome to the Valley Center community! Here you can discover and connect with people in your area who share your interests and values.

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Birdy

She / Her

San Diego, CA

Where are you at in your life stage?
I am currently in the stage of realizing I do not know how to make friends and I moved across America because of my husband's job. I am trying to make more friends in general and I also go to the gym a lot.
How's your life?
I would say my life is pretty good. I have a roof over my head and food in my stomach.
What helps you keep your sanity?
I go to the gym for my sanity a lot, but I do also enjoy reading and playing video games.
What is most important to you right now?
I would say the most important things to me right now are definitely my cats.
Anything you recently found interesting?
I haven't found much interesting that I can think of.

Ari

She / Her

San Diego, CA

Where are you at in your life stage?
I’m in my early career stage focusing on building a life for myself and gaining financial freedom/saving for the future. I’m in a long term relationship and live with my partner and our Cat.
How's your life?
I am fairly content with my life. I’m at a point where I feel like I’m craving a stronger sense of community and want to focus my energy on making meaningful connections with new friends who are like-minded.
What helps you keep your sanity?
Getting outside in nature helps me keep my sanity as well as sharing with other when I am going through something.
What is most important to you right now?
The most important thing to me right now is to focus on surrounding myself with people who care for me and doing the same for others. I want to work on getting outside of my comfort zone in many area of my life. I’m excited to hopefully connect with people I can learn from and vice versa
Anything you recently found interesting?
Learning music theory is really difficult!

GrumpyArtemis

She / Her

San Diego, CA

Where are you at in your life stage?
Trying to enjoy my youth before I need to start planning for kids. After the pandemic lock down, I feel like I lost a lot of time so the last few years has been a lot of trips, new experiences and hobbies.
How's your life?
I call it the boring middle but honestly I think I'm at the best place in my life right now. I enjoy my job and I have work life balance to be able to travel and have time to work out or meet up with friends after work so I can't really complain. I do think about aspirations sometimes of starting my own business or making a huge change like moving overseas but maybe it can still happen later?
What helps you keep your sanity?
My dog :D eating amazing food! Therapy , more self care,just started learning how to meditate. Learning how to appreciate the small things in life
What is most important to you right now?
My physical and mental health. Everything started getting sore and cracking after I turned 30 T.T
Anything you recently found interesting?
Recently started doing pottery and pickleball!
Sunflower
I adore pickleball, I also started a couple of months ago and have been playing weekly -- it's a blast and so accessible to all levels! :D
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grateful1
If you were start a business, what kind of business would it be? Or if you were move to overseas, where would you move?
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GreenEquinox1

He / Him

San Diego, CA

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Where are you at in your life stage?
I'm nearing retirement but I don't feel old. I'm still interested in learning new things and am perpetually curious. It's easy to sit around and do nothing and I do that sometimes...but I'm trying to break out of being too complacent.
How's your life?
I am a very lucky man. Good career, good relationships, living in a great home near the beach. What's to complain about?
What helps you keep your sanity?
Physical exercise. It used to be creative pursuits, but hiking, kayaking, pickleball, etc., etc., seem to be what really interests me.
What is most important to you right now?
Continuing to grow.
Anything you recently found interesting?
We went to see the whales in Guerrero Negro, Baja California, Mexico. The whales come right up to the small boats to interact with humans. It's pretty mind blowing
I'm checking yes on group matches below though I tend to prefer one on one interactions.

CurlyQueue

He / Him

San Diego, CA

Where are you at in your life stage?
I'm in my early thirties looking to learn more about myself through dance, hand balance and friends/community.
How's your life?
Overall pretty good. I recently made some big changes that out me at a small transition period but excited for what's to come 😁.
What helps you keep your sanity?
Dancing, drinking tea, training handbalance, spending time with friends. My key has been Movement and genuine rest.
What is most important to you right now?
Self discovery. Thankfully thay journey intertwines with all my interest! So really just going deeper into.thw big three: loose leaf tea, hand balance, and dance.
Anything you recently found interesting?
I came across a book titled The Temple in the House about the intersection of architecture and spirituality. Not sure I agree with every idea they present but using architecture and home design as an extension of the soul as well as it's resting place has given me lots to ponder on. Have I built a home the reflects me and let's me rest in myself? What would a temple built to sanctify me include? Can that be in my home too?

NY2CA

He / Him

San Diego, CA

Where are you at in your life stage?
Focused on work-life balance, taking advantage of all the great outdoor activities available in the San Diego area, exploring new interests.
How's your life?
My life is good atm. But…..I do not know many people in San Diego. I moved from the New York City area a few years ago. I lean toward the introverted end of the spectrum. I have a girlfriend, but it would be nice to meet others — particularly other 40+ year old people who have moved here in the last few years and are seeking social connections.
What helps you keep your sanity?
Per the above — work life balance. The great weather in San Diego and spending time outdoors. Spending time with friends and family. But…I don’t really have any local friends (other than girlfriend).
What is most important to you right now?
I guess the things I have mentioned in the above responses. As mentioned, I moved to the San Diego area a few years ago, from the east coast. I am introvert-leaning. Would like a few quality social connections in San Diego.
Anything you recently found interesting?
I find too many things interesting to list them all here. But, to name a few: AI, the hiking trails around San Diego, the evolving San Diego restaurant scene, Bourbon, biking, live music concerts/performances.
CaptainsLevel1
Hi I like to bike and golf and eat good food. I may be too old at 60+. Let me know.
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Sunflower

She / Her

San Diego, CA

Where are you at in your life stage?
I just turned 30, and I moved to San Diego from the Bay Area in 2021. I am also trying to find a sense of community where I can connect with like-minded folks and have adventures around the city. I'm currently focusing on some hobbies, both new and old. I'm trying to explore to find purpose in life!
How's your life?
My life is okay right now! I have some great physical and artistic hobbies I like to partake in, which keeps me busy. I am in between jobs (thanks layoffs!) trying to find my next move, so that has been a bit stressful. I would love to put myself in new scenarios to expand my horizons.
What helps you keep your sanity?
Reading books (I have a goal of 26 this year), running (training for an upcoming half marathon), acting, ice skating, singing (not well, heh), and skateboarding.
What is most important to you right now?
Finding a community! :)
Anything you recently found interesting?
I recently went whale watching and didn't know there were so so many vast whales and dolphins in San Diego's beaches! :D The dolphins were super cute and friendly! :)
JustDandy
Welcome to San Diego! I know it has been a few years, but still, welcome! How are you liking the city compared to the Bay Area?
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