Not to be a bummer but: - don't get a pet thinking it's all fun and games. It' a huge responsibility and you have to take care of them constantly. Even going o

Not to be a bummer but: - don't get a pet thinking it's all fun and games. It' a huge responsibility and you have to take care of them constantly. Even going on holiday becomes a lot more difficult because you have to find someone to take care of it and trust that person and possibly pay them which adds on the whole holiday cost. - go church - if you are religious maybe? What would you do there as an atheist? - Talk to neighbours? Must be an American thing here in London people actively avoid one another. I've barely ever spoken to neighbour and that's if I get stuck in lift with them. - engaging in casual conversation with people who work there... as someone who did this job long time ago I can tell you I couldn't care less people talking to me, you are just an obstacle to finishing my shift. - random collisions with people rarely lead to friendships you need organised regular events where you meet the same people and eventually befriend.