“ My name is Shaira an aspiring actress and would love to meet new and interesting people. I recently moved from Houston. I would love to attend to meetups here in Austin. ”

“ I would love to start up a book club in Hutto. I am also interested in starting a book club for kids. I have 4 girls ages 4,7,11,and 13. That would be the round about age groups of each club. ”

“ I would like an opportunity to meet others who share my interest. I love to scrap book, read, cook, travel, movies. ”

“ Hey to everyone i am going natural would love to meet up and get connected, i am also a woman of god and i am a scrapbooker, so much more to say so lets meet up and stay connected... mature women only! ”

“ Get me going. It's so hard to get started. In addition to this class I would like to find a group to walk lake trail with after work. ”

“ I'm looking forward to taking advantage of the great weather and getting into shape! ”

“ Hi Ayla, I can't wait to start walking. ”

“ Like travel, working out, reading and wine. Perhaps should focus on the exercise more this year! ”

“ Austin's community is active and fitness minded! I've been a fitness trainer for 3 years and an RMT for 13. It's fun and exciting to get together with like-minded people. ”

“ I've had my doberman for a couple of years and I am still trying to understand him. I would love him to be more social. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am proud of my moravian heritage - i have traced my family history, recently participated in a festival wearing my moms 'native' costume, and speak a tiny tiny bit of the languarge ”

“ HI! Always helps to meet new friends who understand your challenges! I have 2 awesome little boys and I'm looking forward to meeting you. ”

“ Hi I am a woman in Round Rock I am a member of 24 hour fitness I would love to find a partner. ”

“ I'm recently single, enjoy some things alone but not everything! I love going to clubs, movies, the theatre, to see live music, and anything outdoors is great. I love meeting new people and trying any place new. I also love to travel when possible. ”

“ I'm active person who has no problems making it to the gym or going out for a run. I'm in decent shape but am looking to get in optimal shape. My main issues and challenges have been with diet and variety in my exercise. ”

“ Hello, I'm Pascal and I'm currently studying to be a Personal Fitness Trainer. ”

“ need to get back in shape, will be nice to get some support & new friends to join ”

“ Hi there. I'm new to the area and would very much love to explore the dining in the Austin area. I am don't know a lot of people yet who have the schedules to join me for lunch or dinner. I look forward to exploring with you guys. ”

“ I work in sports broadcasting. I have living in Austin a year and have not met as many people as I would like to in the industry. ”

“ I had a baby 4 months ago and have been working hard to lose the weight. I've got a membership at Premier Lady Fitness - South. I'd love to find a fitness partner to work out with when the gym opens - 5:30 a.m. ”

“ Hi, I have been with PCOS for a while. I would like to know about PCOS with someone who understand. I am about trying to chinese herbs, because I would like to start my family with my husband soon. ”

“ It seems the older I get the more I become the only person without children. I am single and would like to meet other singles or couples that are CF to do kid-free activities with. ”

“ In no particular order, I am a reader, a writer, a poet, a lover of words and wordcraft. I read non-fiction as often as fiction, spiritual works as well as historical/political texts. I hate romance books, but am obsessed with Gray's Anatomy. ”

“ I have never been able to finish the Sunday NYT Xword by myself. Looking for a partner. Sunday is the perfect Xword day. ”

“ Hi I'm new to this group. ”

“ Hi.........My name is Michelle. I am dying to find a partner to walk with. Either in Cedar Park or Steiner Ranch. I got an email from someone about the power walkers "class" I am confused, is this a group of people who partner up for walking? ”

“ I just moved here from Madison, wis. and am looking for groups to explore the area with. I like anything outdoors, and food. ”

“ Hoping to meet new people and possibly make new friends. I enjoy books, cooking, walking, video games, board games and spending time with my 7-year-old son. ”

“ I want local Dr. Phil's Weightloss Challenge Meetups because I have lost 40 pounds but I have started to put the weight back on. I would like to lose the 15 pounds I have added plus an additional 15 pounds. ”

“ Hello! I am a fitness trainer in Austin and I enjoy helping people live a fit lifestyle. I hope to bring motivation, excitement, fun and fitness education to anyone willing to tak it. ”

“ I am a single mom and have been focusing on raising my son for the last several years. Time to start thinking about myself a little bit more. I have lived back in Central Texas for 4 yrs now and am hoping to find a small circle of friends. ”

“ I have multiple allergies which makes going out and meeting people difficult as most people like to go out to dinner. So I really want to attend these groups where food isn't the center of it. ”

“ Hi! I've been in the Austin-area for a year, and I've made some big changes in my life recently. I would really like to meet some new, cool, like-minded individuals who love to learn, talk, and get out there and DO things! ”

“ Practice Turkish and have fun! ”

“ I moved to Austin about two years ago and have been focusing on my professional career; I would like to meet new friends and network. ”

“ I have been a serious backpacker for a long time now. Using GPS and Topo maps I have pushed the envelope to far more than you would imagine. Anyone sure of themselves, fun and not too much trouble- I go regularly to Big Bend! --- Send a note.~ ”

“ Looking to meet a few cool guys that are dedicated to their own mastery of the pick up arts to wing me and to go sarging with 3-4 times per week. ”

“ I enjoy hiking, nature, and spending time with friends. So it's really exciting for me to have some hiking buddies. I look forward to meeting ya'll. ”

“ I will be relocating to Austin in July and am looking to connect with fitness conscious people who can guide me in Austin's best. ”

“ Hey kind of new in the town i want to meet friends that have kids i have a 4 year old girl ... ”

“ Me and my best buddy (my miniature schnauzer) love to go walking and hiking. Weekends always find us on the nature trails in and around Austin. We could use some company and new friends. ”

“ Hi, I am Sandy. I moved to the Austin area in 2004. I am looking to make new friendships. ”

“ Enjoy casino hopping and playing Craps. I'm always interested in meeting new people. ”

“ Hello I'm currently in the"Lakeway" area and want to meet up with people to walk this area or other areas in the city. ”

“ I have a tendency to hang with other music geeks and would love to meet others who have geek tendencies in other areas so I can appreciate a new casts of characters. Life is beautiful and we should enjoy it as often as possible. ”

“ Hi everyone! I'm relatively new to the area...I'm a grad student at Texas State and I'm looking forward to meeting new people and making friends! Have a great day!! ”

“ Hello everyone moved to the area not too long ago from San Antonio. I am looking forward to hanging out. ”

“ I want these local meetups because I want to continue to be a role model for my training clients and encourage others to be more active. Meeting other active people helps me stay fit! ”

“ Hi--I'm interested in meeting at the Blanton museum or for movies out. ”

“ I have been working for a long time and would like to just meet some people. I like movies, creative projects, discussions, any kind of exercise or health topics, food , good conversations , music, dancing. ”