I'm 55 and I usually hang with musicians (mostly choristers, symphony players, pianists/organists (since I don't play piano very well), concert band musicians (although I haven't had my clarinet out in years, due to carpal tunnel syndrome), and the occasional jazz musician. I do vocal work in my church choir, and didn't realize the reputation I had in this area until I joined a local ecumenical choir a few years ago, when a fellow member of my church choir mentioned I was going to join he group. He mentioned my name, and half of the group already knew who I am.
I'm on disability, due to bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, and Aspergers. I owe so damn much money, that I registered with Vocational Rehabilitation, for retraining (I have a BA in Music History and a Master's Degree in Library Science) I've worked tech support for Follett Software, as well as Apple Computer, with stints working as a documentation librarian for the GPS project for NCCOSC, Naval Research and Development Div. Det. Warminster, PA, and as a Junior Analyst for DCSOPS--IMSO, Department of the Army--Pentagon, as well as for the State of Maryland--Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
In the past, I've had to work 3 jobs during the week and weekends, just to keep the bills paid. Any wonder I burnt out, and was fired from almost every job I had, save 2. I was also notorious for bringing work home with me, just to keep up with the demand.
Most people can read me like a book, even to the point where I push people away when I'm in emotional pain. I can sometimes read other people's faces, that is, when I can make eye contact. I've learned, as a performer, not to look at the audience, but over their heads, that way I don't get stage fright.
I normally tell the truth, although I sometimes shade the truth, and have lied (who hasn't).
I m've made a few friends, even from college. I just don't talk to them as often.
However, I'm asexual. I never could figure out the opposite sex.