Great to hear that you're stringing days together, Mariah. I love pottering around book shops too.
UP, are there any church activities going on in your area?
I think, the ability to make friends is a learnable skill. It does take some effort though. The first step is to seek out situations where you can actually meet people, then you can start practicing the skills needed to get to know a person better. It does make us feel a bit vulnerable at first, but over time it gets much easier, and more fun. It's really worth it though, and sometimes friendships can develop between the most unlikely people.
Take a step towards people UP, even if it's a baby step. What have you got to loose?
Have a great end to the week everyone.