“ Hey I'm a local artist/art teacher/ waitress looking to make some new friends. I live in Carrboro, but work in Raleigh so it'd be nice to have some people downtown to do things with! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I will be new to the area and would like to meet new people who share common interests ”

“ Hi... I'm colleen. I love music and like to dance. Not schooled on swing and salsa etc... but am planning to learn and love free style and live music. ”

“ I would like to join this group to meet new and exciting people. I am a newly single mom on the market again! ”

“ I would like to use any spare time I have to making people more aware of the horrors of abortion.Including live abortions and fetal harvesting.I want to see the pro life movement come to life and the silent majority heard. ”

“ I have always wanted to get involved in rowing. I love being on the water, getting exercize, and making friends with similar interests. ”

“ I love to work out with other people. Love biking and hiking, and taking walks in neighborhoods with interesting houses. Love movies and going to lunch with friends (and walking my dog). ”

“ I just moved to Chapel Hill and I would love to meet new people to discover the area with! I love eating out and trying new restaurants; I rowed in high school & would love to get back into it as well as find a running group to run 5ks and 10ks with! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just love meeting new people and hopefully making some new friends. ”

“ Always interested in making friends with others that share the same interests. ”

“ Hi! I've been in the Triangle area for 2 years and volunteer as a foster mom for homeless cats through a local organization. I used to foster in VA as well before moving here. I love animals of all kinds and would love to meet others who share my ”

“ Hey I'm Julie, I am a 34-year old christian single looking to meet new friends. I have no kids and would love to meet some people who have the same freedom I do who can do things on a whim! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love jewelry making and would love to get other ideas from other bead artists as well ”

“ Hi there. I also am a busy person who wants to network with other christians. ”

“ I am interested in learning different things and have a lot of curiosity. ”

“ I just want to meet new friends ”

“ Huge Cleveland Indians and Browns fan ”

“ There are a few nice museums here, some of them "undiscovered secrets" (for those who don't know about them). It's also a nice way to meet like-minded sophisticates who also enjoy fine arts and stimulating new media. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my good friend, Clint, has been suffering from undiagnosed pain for over 5 years. I would like for him to attend these meetings so that he will know others out there who may be suffering from the same kind of pain. ”

“ I think a PC/Mac users group would be a great way to share information and meet like minded people. I am a computer techie. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because when I lived in West Virginia there was a club that cater to BBW..the slogan was "Where the big girls come to play. I miss that whole scene. ”

“ I would like to meet new Positive people that like to be social and have fun when not working. I would like to meet new friends and new in the area. Looking for people that like to dance,Hike/Walks,Work Out,Travel,The Beach,Bike,eat out,and Sports. ”

“ Basketball is fun, what else is there to it? ”

“ Looking to meet people, make some friends. ”

“ My name is Meg and it was recommended to me to also join your group from the Raleigh Law of Attraction meetup. I am 23 and trying to begin this journey of adulthood using prinicples of the Law of Attraction and my study of Philosophy in college (BA). ”

“ I want local Swing Dancing Meetups because I moved here from upstate NY two and a half years ago and had a dance partner in NY. It is such a blast and a great way to work out for 3 solid hours. Too many men think they will never learn but it's easy ”

“ I have a beautiful german shepherd that is around 7 years old -- we got her from the German Shepherd rescue and would love to meet others with German Shepherds to possible socialize her with. ”

“ HI TO ALL! JUST MOVED HERE FROM LONG ISLAND N.Y. ABOUT 6 MONYHS AGO. JOINED TO MEET NEW PEOPLE.ALSO TO MAKE SOME FRIENDS TO SHOP WITH ON A SATURDAY AFTERNOON. ”

“ I'm a soon to be single woman new to the area looking to find a group of people that enjoy life and aren't afraid to have FUN!! ”

“ I think .... ”

“ My husband and I moved from PA, we don't know anyone other than some co-workers. We would like to meet people in the hopes of finding friends. We enjoy hiking w/our dogs, eating out, movies, wine tasting, UFC fights, drag racing, camping, etc. ”

“ I am a successful, professional. I own a sailboat, where I spend alot of my time. It would be great to find a first mate ! I love to be active, outdoors, and full of energy, and life. There is always an opportunity around the corner for everyone ”

“ Hi, Its Michael. Time for me to move on in life. Got to get out of this house! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm from PA. like to build a team maybe friendships? Woods ball ”

“ I am moving to the area and am looking forward to meeting new friends and learning about Raleigh and the Triangle area. My dog is a 6.5 month old basset/dachsund mix...she sorta qualifies as small. ”

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“ I want local Off Leash Dog Recreation Meetups because my dog lives to play with other dogs! ”

“ I am here to meet friends. I don't meet a lot of people through my work so I am looking for a new outlet. My job can be intense so I like to relax and have fun with free time. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to the area and would like to meet people. ”

“ Its always good to meet and chat with people of similar interests or issues ”

“ hello to everyone, i want to meet new people. i work in construction at raleigh for 5 year. hope see you at meetup group ”

“ Another "newbie" to the area. Just trying to meet people for dinner, movies, conversation, company. ”

“ Hello, my name is Lina. I just moved here to North Carolina from California. I'm interesting in meeting singles like me. ”

“ I'm a liberal sapling in a forest of conservative trees! Any other saplings out there? ”

“ umh. . . ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new in the area, recently unemployed and would like to network and in general meet people/do things. ”

“ Always looking forward to meeting more "young at heart" people in my age group, with similar interests. ”

“ Hi, I'm Gayle. I've been in Raleigh since 1996 and I'm always interested in meeting new people. I like to swing dance, sing and act, travel, camp and hike. ”

“ Hi, My name is Diane and I have lost 87 lbs and need to lose another 58. I pray you will add me to your group. I live in Haw River. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet new people and new things to do in the area. I lost my husband in 99 and have found myself hibernating much too much. I'm sure winter approaching will make it even worse. Dinner, movie, travel, etc ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like languages and cultures. Especially from places I have lived. ”

“ Hi. My name is Cindy and I am 38. I've just recently moved to raleigh from jersey. I'm looking for other christians to hang out with. ”

“ I have just started to learn about Feng Shui and have used some of the little knowledge I've learned. And it worked!!! I want to expand my knowledge of this centuries old practice. ”