How can I be less boring?

Question

I'm quite a boring person to be around. I don't talk much, never did. When I do talk it's either "No problem" "You're welcome" "Sure" "I'm not sure" or I nod.
I used to knit, and that was my exciting hobby.
The most interesting thing bout me is my long nails (some at over an inch and a half).
I don't travel, I don't shop 'till I drop, I don't say funny things, I don't say super smart things, saying me things won't get me anywhere.
What can I do to be more interesting? Any hobbies to try, experiences to experience?
I just want to hve some friends. No one likes me, the borring person. My only friends I ever had I met in camp because I was new, and I could cartwheel. Now I have one friend, pretty much. We've been friends for about a month. I guess she's my best friend. I say maybe 75 words a day to her, at most.

And I joined a club, which got me people to eat lunch with, but they're graduating next year. I don't say much to them, but I do sit with them and do the nodding thing...

Answer 1

what do you like to do? see if there are any clubs that you can join in your community so you can meet new people. join a club that has nothing to do with your school in order to meet people of all ages and walks of life. do some volunteer work.

Answer 2

Try new things, each weekend pick a new thing to do that you've always wanted to do (and can afford). Find someplace in your area that's weird and go take a picture of it. And take someone with you if you can. Then blog about it. Maybe others find you boring because YOU find you boring. So go out and find out if the real you is just hiding. It's your life and no one elses. If you have a love of life, even if 'boring', then others will see that and want to be a part of it. Oh, and take a friend to a restaurant and try guessing what the relationship is with couples at other tables, who are on a first date, just married, almost divorced, having an affair. That's funny. And without getting arrested, doing things in a store that will make others go home and say "do you know what I saw at the store?" That's funny too. Like sitting on the furniture displayed in Walmart and paint your toenails. But bring someone.

Answer 3

Hey..!! I was just like you back when I was in the eighth grade.
I was so boring, guys would talk to the coat-rack before they
would talk to me. But, this is how I turned that around.

After looking around me, I realized almost nobody was happy
or smiling. So, I decided to change that---if I could.
I started collecting jokes, gags, one-liners, bumper stickers,
funny t-shirt slogans, anything that would make people laugh
and smile more. As I collected, more and more of these
funnies became memorized, and later on, something that
someone said would remind me of a joke. Pretty soon, people were inviting me to parties (to be the entertainment)
because I had become such a "live wire". And now, I can go
up to anybody and carry on a conversation with them. So, try
it!!! You might really like your results.

Answer 4

Babe, believe me: I know what you're talking about. It's pure hell! You want so badly to be able to be fun, but it's just not in you. I don't have the best advice for you, but you MUST TRY! Try to say funny things, even if you think they are completely stupid! Try to say the first things that come into your mind. I think a big problem you face is having no self-confidence; consequently, you focus on yourself way too much. You try not to, but you keep focusing on yourself. It's a vicious cycle. Do you go to college? Do you have dreams and aspirations. If you do, what are they. Focus on those dreams and be proud that they are your dreams. Talk about your dreams passionetly. Not everyone is a born comedian, so don't try that route if you are not funny (although being funny every once in awhile doesn't hurt). Mainly, be comfortable in your own skin and try your hardest to STOP comparing yourself to others. Most people have the same insecurities as you, but they hide them better. Remember, life is short. In 20 years will any of the people you are around even matter. Live your life babe! You probably are a very interesting person, but you are your own worst critic. It's a part of being human. You know things about yourself that no one else knows. I guess the best comparison I can give you is to that of a car. I know my car better than anyone. I know when a new scratch appears on it. Everyone tells me what a nice car I have, but they don't know it like I know it. It's my baby. I know when the engine isn't running at its optimum level, I know when there is the smallest scratch, and I know when there is a little stain on my interior that no one else notices or cares about. YOU KNOW YOU BETTER THAN ANYONE. YOU KNOW EVERY SCRATCH, FALLIBILITY, AND PAINFUL MEMORY. Try to focus on things about your life that you absolutely love. Focus on great memories. Focus on what you want to do in life. Try new things. Here is an idea. Go to craigslist.com. First, click on your city, then click on activities. You will find all kinds of postings where people meet publicly in groups. I've met a lot of people and started playing floor hockey with a co-ed team recently. I suck at it, and so do most of everyone else I play with, but hey, we have fun. Again, you don't have to be jokester, but you should know how to laugh. Fake it until you make it.

Answer 5

You don't say why you stopped knitting, but knitting in public (KIPping) is a great way to meet people. There are S'nB groups and knitting Meetups everywhere. I'm not saying the people you meet there will be your BFFs, but you've already got at least one thing in common. And you can try all the different groups in your area 'til you find the one you like best.

Where to find a knitting group:
http://stitchnbitch.org
http://knitting.meetup.com
http://craigslist.org/about/cities.html
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php#14
http://www.knittyboard.com/viewforum.php?f=7
http://knittersreview.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=35

Answer 6

I am the same way. But, sometimes you have to get out of your shell and join some activities. You will be able to meet people with the same hobbies at these activities. So venture out and do the things you enjoy. Do not change to meet people. Stay true to yourself.

Answer 7

You've just got to start talking more. Join some clubs or groups. Don't be afraid to speak up.

Answer 8

well, i kinda know wat u r going through. next year, wen u come 2 school, start acting more popular or watev. i did that a couple years ago & it worked. if you dont want 2 do that then try as hard as you can to be better at talking after this weekend or the next school vaca u have. i hope this helps, if u wanna talk, u could e-mail me. ([e-mail])

Answer 9

i am the same way i don't talk when i am around other and i mostly nod my head and when i do talk i almost always say something stupid so if you want i will be your friend email me at [e-mail]

Answer 10

see a counselor who can teach you how to talk to people