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I'm assuming you're here for the same reason I am - to attend some fun events, attempt to make some friends, and find a ~purpose~ in this life. So let's get on with it.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Wake Me Up When September Ends: Emo Fun Run & Social Hour!Poison Girl, Houston, TX
Lace up your black Converse and smudge on that eyeliner bc our social club is closing out September with an emo-themed fun run! All levels welcome! We’ll jog, walk, or dramatically shuffle down the trail to the soundtrack of Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, and Green Day (because, obviously). After the run, stick around for a social hour where we’ll reminisce about the golden age of angst over drinks at Poison Girl. Whether you’re running for fitness, friendship, or just to scream-sing "Bring Me To Life" in good company, this is the perfect way to end September with new connections and nostalgic feels!
View our full event blog post here for more information (Parking, running/walking route map, pregame playlist, & more!)
Event Details:
Tuesday, September 30th!
Run/Walk Start Time: 7pm
All levels welcome!
Social Hour To Follow Run
Meeting Place for Run & Social: Poison Girl (1641 Westheimer Road)*Please note, we are NOT associated with Poison Girl - we are simply "Meeting Up" as a friend group & social club to meet for our run and then enjoy post-run drinks & socializing!
Run Information:
Run/walk is self-paced! We have made a running/walk map where attendees can choose their distance - with up to 3 miles being mapped out. Run will start at 7pm and attendees can choose to stay around and socialize after their run with our social club at Poison Girl. Please consider your own health & fitness level!Optional Walk/Running Route:
The following map is a suggested route for all attendees. Starting at Poison Girl (1641 Westheimer Road) we will run/walk west down Westheimer.
To Hit 1 Mile: Run down Westheimer to Shepherd Drive & back
To Hit 2 Miles: Run down Westheimer to Kirby Drive & back
To Hit 3 Miles: Run down Westheimer to River Oaks Blvd & backWhat To Bring:
If you plan to join us for our run/walk, please bring comfortable shoes & work out attire. Water bottles, buy spray, hats/sunglasses encouraged and anything else you might personally need. Please consider your own health & fitness level!Food & Drinks:
Food and drinks will be available for purchase at Poison Girl. All attendees are responsible for their own food/drink costs. Please drink responsibly! We encourage all attendees to purchase at least one item to support the venue. We also highly recommend attendees participating in our fun run to bring their own water.What To Wear:
Feel free to dress on theme emo, goth, spooky, 2008 hot topic, etc - just make sure you got some comfy running shoes to go with it!Parking Situation:
Street & paid parking available in the area. Please ensure you do not park in a tow away zone!To Find Our Group:
We will post our Instagram story how to find us @hardtomakefriendsasanadult as well as the comments section of this blog post, the Meetup event page, and Facebook group.Additional Information:
All attendees must be 21+ and agree to our rules/terms and may be removed from the event for any reason. All attendees agree/consent to photography and videography by our club for promotional + marketing + sharing reasons. Please let us know if you wish to not be photographed.Get Hyped With Our Themed Playlist:
Listen to our pregame playlist here on Spotify to get hyped!Social Anxiety?!
We get it. It's weird to meet strangers off the internet - & our parents definitely told us not to! We recommend grabbing a drink (alcoholic or non!) to have something to hold/sip for the inevitable awkward silences. Planning ahead, dressing in something that makes you feel confident, & thinking of some of your interests/potential conversations before arriving are some tips to ensure you have a fun night. Not to self-promote but our podcast is also pretty helpful to learn some friending basics!Let's stay connected!
Join our Facebook group for more events & connecting! Follow your host Macey on Instagram/TikTok @meetwithmacey and check out our website + podcast "Hard To Make Friends As An Adult" on Spotify & all major streaming platforms!-------
Disclaimer & fine print:
Please use discretion when meeting/talking with ANY attendee of our group. We do not recommend sharing personal information, contact info, rideshares, etc with any member you do not know personally. Do not come if you are sick or worried about catching/spreading anything. Event may be canceled/rescheduled at any time, for any reason. All members and attendees agree to our Rules & Terms.*Please note, we are NOT associated with Poison Girl - we are simply "Meeting Up" as a friend group & social club to run and enjoy the evening! All attendees must follow all rules of the venue.
Our social club "Hard To Make Friends As An Adult" is trademarked & copyrighted. Violating our rules or copying/using our logos/events/pictures/etc will be taken seriously.
For any questions, concerns, requests, event ideas, or collaboration inquiries, please email us at hardtomakefriends@gmail.com - Social September Challenge - 30 days, 30 ways to be more social!Link visible for attendees
30 days, 30 ways to be more social - how many can you check off?!
Meetup, Facebook groups, and all these random apps + event concepts popping up now that everyone wants to profit on the loneliness epidemic are tools to build a social life and make friends. TOOLS y'all! They are NOT our actual social lives.
It's easy to convince ourselves that we have friends and a social life thanks to these platforms - and, to some extent, maybe we do! Having and facilitating community is necessary to a fulfilling life. However, I have always felt social websites/ apps/ communities give the illusion of friendship while lacking the soul of it.
I've been hosting events with our social club for years. It brings me a sense of purpose and enjoyment. I love seeing y'all connect. I've learned so many lessons about people and friendship. I've made friends, I've made enemies. I've heard amazing stories, shared in some fun times with so many cool people. As we begin to wrap up 2025 in the next few months, I've been spending a lot of time reflecting on friendship.
A few months ago I had a falling out with some "friends." One of them implied that it's not hard to make friends as an adult and maybe I'm the problem. I gave them that in the moment. But they're wrong. It IS hard to make friends as an adult.
It's easy to meet people, it's easy to "settle" on whatever community we can find. We can always find something to do on a Saturday night. We can unseriously enjoy the company of many.
But friends? GOOD friends? Hard to find, harder to maintain. I'm talking a friend who gets us. Someone we don't want to cancel plans on just to stay in. Someone we can trust. A friend who matches the effort we put in. Someone where weekly texting doesn't just fizzle out. A friend who knows/accepts all of our sides. Someone who checks off many of our friendship boxes despite being just one person. The inside jokes, the "Remember that time?" moments. That is truly hard to find. & usually once you find it, they end up moving for their job in 6 months. Gotta enjoy these friends while we can.
So that's why I came up with this Social September Challenge. It's mostly for myself but I encourage anyone to join in. We don't want to settle on friends. What's the point in a room full of "community" if you never talk outside of it? We have so many options to meet people nowadays yet we seem to be lonelier than ever.
Social clubs, Meetup Groups, and attending events don't always equate to lasting friendships. But small, intentional steps do add up.
The challenge: 30 days of putting your social life on the front burner.
- Some prompts are super chill (like mailing a postcard or texting someone you miss)
- Others will nudge you out of your comfort zone (Hosting an event, try a new activity)
This isn’t supposed to feel like a chore! It’s a way to make September a little less “scroll and binge” and a little more “connection." So if you’ve been wanting to shake up your routine, meet new people, or simply reconnect with yourself, join me. Let’s make September the month we stop saying “I should…” and actually just do it. Fingers crossed we make some potential new friends or at least can say we tried to put ourselves out there.
Want an accountability partner?! Email hardtomakefriends@gmail.com and we will message you every Sunday to check-in, offer encouragement, see how you're doing. You're also welcome to join our local group WhatsApp chats to make new connections. We will also be hosting a 30 minute Social September Recap Google Meet every Sunday
Use #hardtomakefriends #socialseptemberchallenge #frienderseptember to share your progress!
30 Days of Reclaiming Your Social Life:
Pick one item per day to cross off this list! Feel free to make adjustments to fit your own interests, schedule, etc⬜️Catch up with a friend/relative
⬜️Introduce yourself to someone
⬜️Attend a virtual event
⬜️Mail a postcard/letter
⬜️Send a "Thinking of You" text
⬜️Host an event (Big or small!)
⬜️Spend time volunteering
⬜️Go to a music event
⬜️Support a small business
⬜️Spend time with a furry friend
⬜️Read one book on connections/friendships/socializing
⬜️Go somewhere solo
⬜️Meet or talk to a neighbor
⬜️Try an entirely new activity
⬜️Get out of your comfort zone once
⬜️Write down your social needs/goals
⬜️Have a self-care day
⬜️Compliment a stranger
⬜️Schedule a social event for October
⬜️Partake in one sporting/active/fitness event
⬜️Attend a local community event (School play, sporting game, book club, etc)
⬜️Leave a 5 star review for a local business
⬜️Do something that will result in major laughter
⬜️Read a few entries by Humans of New York
⬜️Visit a place that makes you feel like you
⬜️See a movie
⬜️Tip extra once
⬜️Do a good deed
⬜️Complete a to-do list item (Reducing anxiety, in general, can help other areas of our lives)
⬜️Text an old friendThis event is a self-led virtual + in-person challenge for the month of September 2025! Cross off one item per day to participate! Read the full blog post here for more information.
Let's stay connected!
Join our Facebook group for more events & connecting! Follow your host Macey on Instagram/TikTok @meetwithmacey and check out our website + podcast "Hard To Make Friends As An Adult" on Spotify & all major streaming platforms! - Life Of A Showgirl Taylor Swift Themed "Stained" Glass Paint Night & Photo Sesh!Eleanor Tinsley Park, Houston, TX
Calling all Swifties! Enjoy a night of faux stained glass painting as we listen to Taylor Swift's past albums while celebrating "Life Of A Show Girl" releasing in just 48 hours! Get your showgirl photo taken at our backdrop! We'll have a nice set up in the park where all attendees can make their own faux stained glass artwork using our provided stencils. All supplies included & feel free to picnic/BYOB! Event is 21+ & $10 to attend.
Ticket Includes:
Get your $10 ticket here on Eventbrite-All faux glass painting supplies provided (Attendee will take home one framed faux "stained" glass painting art piece)
-1 complimentary glass of wine or NA seltzer option
-5 edited photos taken at our Life Of A Showgirl themed backdrop
-Friendship bracelet making station
-Attendees will listen to Taylor Swift's past albums while making new friends and completing their artwork!Event is free for our premium members - join here to attend without a paid ticket! Our premium membership offers a more tailored social life experience with discounted and free events as well as the opportunity to meet new friends in a hosted environment.
Full Event Blog Post:
Visit this link for our full event blog post which includes a link to join our group WhatsApp, how to find us, more information, & post-event photos!Parking:
There is metered street parking available on Allen Parkway along the park area (Should be free after 7pm!) as well as free street parking in the area. We recommend using apps like SpotHero to find nearby garages or parking alternatives. The Nau Family Pavilion is located at the park closest to the intersection of Allen Parkway & Park Vista Drive.How To Find Us:
We will be set up by the Nau Family Pavilion at Eleanor Tinsley Park - look for the concrete benches and pavilion. The Nau Family Pavilion is located at the park closest to the intersection of Allen Parkway & Park Vista Drive. Read our event blog post here for a full map and to join our group WhatsApp chat.What To Bring:
While we will have a picnic blanket & table set up for our supplies and gathering, we do highly recommend bringing your own picnic blanket or folding chair to ensure comfort. Event is picnic/BYOB style (no glass!) We recommend dressing for the weather, having bug spray, staying hydrated by bringing water as this will be an outdoors event.Ticket Info & Refunds:
Ticket includes one framed glass piece that attendees will be able to paint/DIY using provided paint, supplies, and stencils. Instructions & music provided. Ticket also includes choice of glass of wine or NA seltzer. You will receive 5 edited photos taken at our Life Of A Showgirl themed backdrop. Attendees may also BYOB/Picnic with snacks, etc.Refunds: We are a small & local social club community - we plan all of our events around an accurate headcount. For that reason, we are unable to provide refunds for any reason within 48 hours of the event start time. Thanks for understanding! If there is rain and we cancel the event, all ticket holders will be refunded and given the option to purchase a new ticket for a future date. Please email hardtomakefriends@gmail.com if you need assistance.
Get Hyped With Our Themed Event Playlist:
Get excited for painting with our themed pregame playlist available on Spotify at this link!Additional Information:
All attendees must be 21+ and agree to our rules/terms and may be removed from the event for any reason. All attendees agree/consent to photography and videography by our club for promotional + marketing + sharing reasons. Please let us know if you wish to not be photographed.Social Anxiety?!
We get it. It's weird to meet strangers off the internet - & our parents definitely told us not to! We recommend grabbing a drink (alcoholic or non!) to have something to hold/sip for the inevitable awkward silences. Planning ahead, dressing in something that makes you feel confident, & thinking of some of your interests/potential conversations before arriving are some tips to ensure you have a fun night. Not to self-promote but our podcast is also pretty helpful to learn some friending basics!Let's stay connected!
Join our Facebook group for more events & connecting! Follow your host Macey on Instagram/TikTok @meetwithmacey and check out our website + podcast "Hard To Make Friends As An Adult" on Spotify & all major streaming platforms!-------
Disclaimer & fine print*:*
Please use discretion when meeting/talking with ANY attendee of our group. We do not recommend sharing personal information, contact info, rideshares, etc with any member you do not know personally. Do not come if you are sick or worried about catching/spreading anything. Social club watch party and event being hosted by our social club may be canceled/rescheduled at any time, for any reason. All members and attendees agree to our Rules & Terms.*Please note, we are NOT associated with Eleanor Tinsley Park - we are simply "Meeting Up" as a friend group & social club to screen the movie. All attendees must follow all rules of the venue. Movie ticket refunds/questions/inquiries will need to be handled with the theater. Attendees are responsible for their tickets, food/drinks, and planning to attend event.
Our social club "Hard To Make Friends As An Adult" is trademarked & copyrighted. Violating our rules or copying/using our logos/events/pictures/etc will be taken seriously.
For any questions, concerns, requests, event ideas, or collaboration inquiries, please email us at [hardtomakefriends@gmail.com](mailto:hardtomakefriends@gmail.com)
