I went to my local makerspace for the first time in at least a year (two?). They do a monthly social night thing, and I discovered that a couple of girls (friends? partners?) became members since I've been away, and they seem really cool. They both give off the same mad scientist energy I try to, and I immediately felt the yearning to befriend them.
But I also learned they are moving to Seattle soon. Definitely a missed connection 😭