“ I joined meetup because I'm very much a people person and I love the company of all types of women and men. Also, I get a buzz out of exchanging ideas and seeing how other people live, think and behave. ”

“ Hey my name is Ted. I've always liked games of all types. Some of my favorite board games are Settlers of Catan, Kill Doctor Lucky, Clue, The Game of Life. I'm always up for trying some new board games too! ”

“ hi there! i'm a newbie from singapore studying in monash university interested in making more friends and widening my social circle..:D ”

“ Hi. I'm looking to make friends and keep my fitness levels (such as they are) up. ”

“ hi everyone i would love to meet up with people for coffee dinner movies or dog socialising as i have 2 dogs. Would like to expand my circle of friends and maybe meet up with others who have children as well. I have 2 children 12 and 15. ”

“ Hey im Kat. I like dinners, dogs, movies, wine, festivals & events, cooking... meetups look good, want to meet some cool new people, share and learn new things... ”

“ Hi I'm Hone Watson, and I'd like to meet people here who are interested in going to charity events, for fun, networking, and a good cause. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to get out there and active again. ”

“ Hi my name is Lorraine, I have recently moved to Ballarat (from Melb) for work. Am happy to be here as have been wanting a change for a while. Have been v busy at work for the first few months and am now hoping to start building up a social network. ”

“ I'm a full-time Internet marketer and am interested in meeting people associated with teh creative / technology side of the Internet. ”

“ Hi! I'm new to the area & want to meet some interesting likeminded people. ”

“ I want to meet people with similar interests and have fun. I'm interested in walking, reading, writing, cinema, camping, eating out and many other things. Melbourne has so many opportunities & I'd prefer to do things with other interesting people. ”

“ hi there, am wanting to meet new people, to make new friends to socialise with =) ”

“ Hi fellas, I have been here in Melbourne for about 3 months. I am doing chemical engineering at RMIT. I am looking forward to expand my friends circle outside the uni boundary. see ya! ”

“ Hi, love to meet & socialise with like-minded people on related matters ”

“ I'm a product designer. I lived with a lot of different Europeans before & liked the people, culture & designs :) Interested in making new circle of friends. * I also love dogs & animals. ”

“ I want local Coffee Meetups because I absolutely love coffee and need my caffeine hit at least once a day. I also love meeting new people and sitting in a nice cafe and just relaxing and chilling out. ”

“ Hi guys, I am interested in starting investing but I would like to gather more information before I do so. Hope to see you guys soon! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love dining, enjoy cooking and sourcing great recipes along the way. I am the 'Martha Stewart' of my household...lol (although I haven't been to jail..hehe) ”

“ I want these local meetups,so i can get out more and meet new friends,to have a good social network. ”

“ i wanna meet new people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because im new to the city and need someone in a similar situation to explore the city with and have a good laugh. ”

“ Hi! I just arrived in Melbourne and I'd like to meet new persons. Are you interesting? ”

“ Love to meet others... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because its nice to share good times with new friends ”

“ Hello. Been living in S/E Melbourne for 8 month now. Looking forwad to make new friends. With or without children. ”

“ I'm wanting to expand my personal network and to meet new people and make new friends. ”

“ Coffee lover/ addict for 10 years now. I'm just hoping you don't meet at starbucks :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am interested in hispanic cultures and latin music would like to meet up with other people who enjoy latin music too ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to improve my cooking skills, continue a quality, healthy life and perhaps meet some new and interesting people. ”

“ Hey all, Well, I have just moved to melb with my partner, we are interested in meeting people from all aspects of life and wanting to make proper mates to enjoy life with! seen28@hotmail.com.....looking for people to party with, have coffee and c mov ”

“ New to Melbourne and Australia. My husband (Swiss) and I (American) just relocated here in January from Germany. We're here for good so would like to meet some interesting people. :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I`m highly interested in learning Punjabi ”

“ Hi, I am Andrea - I am not the "Pom" here but my Hubby Kevin is, but he has recently advanced to be a "Possie" :) We have been living for 4 years in Melbourne's west now. Cheers Andrea ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they afford me the opportunity to meet like-minded people with similar interests to myself.. :-) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i have payed the sax for 7 years now, i love Jazz and funk, and would love meet people who share the same interests as me and love to play good music ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to extnd my social network ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet like- minded people and to widen my social network. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet educated, adventurous, loyal and fun gentlemen. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am tired of doing the internet dating thing. Would much prefer to meet people face to face. Thought this may be a good way of meeting and making new friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is a good way to meet new people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i have too many friends that wont stop talking about themselves and bore me . ”

“ Hi there, my name is Reven, would like to continue practicing conversing my mandarin & cantonese, currently its very rusty. At the same time I would like to learn the culture & how to speak Korean and Japanese as well. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet like-minded people and share friendship and connection with others. There are a lot of lonely people and the more we can join together, the better the world will be! ”

“ Hello, look forward to investment dscussions. ”

“ Even though I've been in Melbourne over 20 years I don't really know anyone here. I'd like to meet new friends of all ages ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am seperated and feeling lonely. ”

“ Oi, sou recifense, adoro fazer amizades, principalmente com meus conterraneos, faco maquiagem definitiva e no momento tou de ferias em Recife, mas em abril tou por aqui, grande abraco. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am looking to meet new people. ”

“ I want local Singles Meetups because I just came back overseas and am looking for new friends and cool people to hang out and hit the town. Hope to meet lots of like-minded people! ”

“ I want local Marathi Language Meetups because I feel very comfortable to meet marathi people. ”

“ Hi all. I have just moved bcak to Melbourne from Cairns and am looking to meet others who are in the smae position or who are looking to met some new contacts. I like most sports and I am not afarid to try new things. ”

“ I want local Singles Meetups because it helps make single friends! :-P ”

“ i love making friends and having good time...sadly i 'm unable to meet new buddys...people looking for new friends contact me... ”

“ I want local Singles Meetups because It would be good to make some more single friends in my own age group. ”

“ Hi, I am keen to learn to speak mandarin and would like to be able to lean with a group of like minded friends ”