This is incredibly stupid.  I'm very VERY engaged.  And HAPPY.

Feb. '07, I was about 6 mo. deep into my job at a law firm.  I grew close with one atty. that I worked directly for (C).  We had a major case, and he brought on a paralegal to temp to help us out some for a couple weeks (S).  S and I really hit it off.  His last day, I gave him my email address, and said to keep in touch, 'cause I wanted to know if he passes the bar exam.  I never hear from him.

Sept. '07 (7mo. later) - I'm in C's office, and he says, "Oh, S says hi."  Weird, but nice that after 6+ months, he was nice enough to think to pass that along.

July '08 (10 mo. from the "hello") - I have major falling out with C, and quit my job, and start at my new one.  Goofing off on MySpace, I look the guy up.  I send a "how've you been?" quick message.  I didn't suggest meeting up, I just said I'd like to hear from him sometime.  I don't hear back.

Living in a big city, it's hard to make my own friends outside Adam's circle, otherwise, I wouldn't care so much.  That, and S and I REALLY got along so well, that I'm really surprised I never heard anything.  It could be that C told him I'm a horrible person, but I don't think they talk a whole lot right now, so I'm not sure that's it.

So what gives?  Am I really that socially awkward?

I'd say that a quick comment on MySpace doesn't really constitute a reliable request for contact…. hard to say, though.  I know it's easy for me to forget about comments that are left.  For some reason they're a step below e-mail in terms of importance. Silly, perhaps, but true.

I think that everyone could use more friends…especially of the opposite sex and not all from you fiance's circle.

Maybe you should try taking some night classes in writing or theater…something to get you to do something creative and meet new people at the same time….might help.

Jen - this would've been the only contact; I don't know his email or anything.  I guess I'm more worried that he thinks I'm crazy?  LOL

David - You're right, but the problem is that all costs $$ that I don't have right now (car payment).  So… sucks.  I am starting tennis next week, but that's all girls (not that it's a bad thing!).  LACC's not too far away, though…  I will check it out.