“What’s up with Meetup?” In my quest to find a hobby, enter Meetup. One of my New Year’s resolutions, which are quickly being replaced by spring fever and hay fever, was to attend a Meetup in my area. For those not familiar with the website, Meetup allows people to do just that, get together and socialize around a variety of venues and activities. Apparently, I have just joined the ranks of the more than 25 million people throughout the world who receive invitations from uber-energetic groups doing everything from networking to knitting. Yes, there are many, many Meetups from which to choose. But so far, I’ve been unable to find my niche. Perhaps it’s my Type A personality. Or, maybe it’s just that some of the meetings sound, well, downright weird. Health lovers are invited to “Get together and drink raw juice!” I would go, but my blender might get jealous. Actually, that one sounds about as much fun as watching wheat grass grow. As I scroll through the calendar, I cross off the activities one by one. I don’t bowl --- and I don’t want to. Hiking just isn’t my cup of tea; neither is the Zen Meditation dinner and tea. An exercise boot camp sounds like way too much work for a girl who just wants to have fun. Scrapbooking. Tennis. Board games. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! The list goes on and on, but I can’t seem to make a connection. Do I want to sing? Do I want to dance? I haven’t picked a Meetup, but I’m not giving up. Maybe I just need to consider this a recipe for life --- a pinch of this and a pinch of that. If I mix the mani-pedi with the movie screening, then toss in a book discussion and some mojitos, I just might be able to create the perfect pastime. The self-discovery meeting definitely couldn’t hurt. Sarah Rivera is a freelance writer who lives in Atlanta, Georgia. She relies heavily on chocolate and a sense of humor.
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