18m from Colorado trying to meet new friends!:)

Hey everyone, I’m Josh, I’m 18 and from Colorado. I’ve always been on the quieter side, and social anxiety has made it pretty tough for me to put myself out there. I’m trying to change that though, and I figured Reddit might be a good first step to meet new people and build some confidence. A little about me: • I’m into hiking and exploring nature (Colorado kinda makes that easy). • I love gaming mostly story driven games, but I’m always down to try something new. • I’ve recently gotten into photography and I’m still learning, but it’s been a fun way to get out of my comfort zone. • Music is a big part of my life mostly indie and alternative, but my playlists are all over the place. I’m just looking for people around my age who want to chat, share hobbies, or just be friendly voices to talk to. I’m not the best at starting conversations, but I’m trying to improve, and I really appreciate anyone who gives me a chance. If you want to talk, feel free to message me or leave a comment. Thanks for reading :)