I was not sure where to post this thread, but anyway...
Over the last week I have had some terrible hangovers over the last week from clubbing, and every time I come back home I have a lighter wallet. Basically I've decided that enough is enough. It is very expensive for young people to eat and drink out in New Zealand, so most of us go to house parties instead, but this brings me to my problem - I don't know anyone in my local area well enough for them to feel comfortable inviting me. IME, most people here are timid, flighty, risk averse and not very motivated to expand their social circle, which frustrates me intensely. I feel like I am always having to push people into action and that my efforts are not reciprocated. As such I have been forced into some unsatisfying alternatives.
Any non-judgemental advice on how to meet lots of enthusiastic and driven new people quickly, on a tight budget, would be helpful. I am particularly interested in any suggestions you have for daytime or weekend activities. I do prefer highly focused, intense activities, ideally those that are creative and/or with physical contact. I am getting pretty depressed at how unwilling people are to connect; the lack of success is draining me of energy.
If you need more information about my interests and objectives, then feel free to ask me questions related to that.