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BOOK CLUBS! I just started a book club with a friend today and even tho the idea has only been in the air for a couple of hours I LOVE IT! It has brought so much joy into my life! Maybe we need more community building opportunities?
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@m_gamino
Jan 25, 2025
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@Onyi_Budds
society is definitely in need of more community now more than ever. the need for individuality was needed to “find” ourselves but i truly do believe you can always ”find” yourself in groups. i love that you opened up a book club, do you ever see yourself starting an online book club to expand and reach to others?
Jan 25, 2025
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@m_gamino
Onyi_Budds could not agree more! Community & community building are important in our society! Yes! You definitely do learn more about yourself in community spaces. it also helps you grow & its nice seeing how others communicate/interact within the space. the idea of an online bookclub does sound really cool! & something I would love to start or be a part of someday. I do think the only issue I would have would be scheduling time to meet that fits everyones agenda but definitely not out of the picture.
Jan 25, 2025
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@Onyi_Budds
m_gamino such a beautiful read <3. i agree with everything that you said. i’d also love to add that when i invested my time and energy into community i found myself being so much more happier being around so many different people. stay cute and have an amazing day as you 🥹
Jan 25, 2025
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@greenfriedrice
Me and two other friends started one in October and we’re already on our 5th book! I LOVE book club. Reading is sexy, and it’s sexy to talk books If you do it with friends, I recommend “round robin” when deciding the book of the month. We have an order of who gets to choose the book and it divides the duty of picking a book plus it’s fun to be exposed to books we wouldn’t have normally picked up!
Jan 25, 2025
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@m_gamino
greenfriedrice 5 books since OCT! That’s amazing! Reading is SO SEXY! Oo okay! I’ll suggest it! definitely agree it’s cool to lean and read books you normally wouldn’t pick up. Also I feel that you can learn so much from someones choice of book(s).
Jan 25, 2025
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@dillydallydoily
i've been playing around with the idea of doing a cookbook club, similar vibes to book club but choosing a recipe from the book and then doing a dinner party potluck night.
Jan 25, 2025
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@m_gamino
dillydallydoily wait this is ac such a cute idea! Definitely a way to bring people together & to learn new recipes
Jan 25, 2025
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@Onyi_Budds
dillydallydoily woah thats a brilliant idea. you should give that a try 🤍
Jan 25, 2025
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@jewelthief
i neeeeed to join one
Jan 25, 2025
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@m_gamino
jewelthief i definitely recommend starting one w friends or maybe joining an only community?
Jan 25, 2025

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Joining book clubs
I am apart of about 3 different book clubs between work and my friends. I have a hard time picking out books to read so it helps to just have one set up, and it’s nice to have a chat about the books. they are super easy to join too :) or just make one with your friends
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@lucyknox
May 3, 2024
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Going to events alone
Friday night I went to a book club even solo and ended up having some good chats with the people I met there. It’s always nice having friends to go to things with, but sometimes it’s limiting because you end up just talk to each other all night and not meeting fellow folks with similar interests!
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@laurenmvaccaro
Jan 21, 2024
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So many options!
I moved to a new city during covid and times were tough here for a while, but this is what worked for me: - befriending your coworkers (sometimes they’re really cool and will become your bff, most of them time they’re fine to occasionally hang w) -being a regular at a coffee shop, bar, or concert/show venue (hit up the familiar faces and they’re likely to introduce you to their crew as well) -bumble bff (kind of the worst but also fun- I met a few of my close friends on here who then introduced me to their friend groups. Mostly great interactions but be weary of some ppl trying to use it as a sly dating tool) -get involved in the community! i host a book club and I play soccer on a local rec team. I’ve met so many people that I would’ve probably never encountered otherwise through Bookclub- don’t be afraid of multigenerational friendships! With soccer, I’ve met such a diverse crowd and it’s encouraged me to attempt to learn Spanish. It’s nice to be able to get a group of ppl together and play/practice when you all have a night free, or go and watch a game! If you’re sporty, you can also invite your new sporty pals out for runs, hikes, or other workout type activities!
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@yunggrandma99
Aug 20, 2024

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Skipping!
Why are we not skipping everywhere? It’s so much fun and just shows a good attitude towards life! Like skipping to class, while listening to music in the park! Make life feel like la la land (not the movie)!
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@m_gamino
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