Writing Buddy, writing friend, ideas bouncer off-er

[Sydneyd]

Hi everyone. I don't post much in here but I think I have lost my drive and would very much like to become a writing buddy to one (or a couple of) person/people. I am looking for a writing relationship, what I mean is not just a crit I give you something to read you give me something to read sort of thing, but more of a conversation where we talk about what we are writing, what we are thinking of writing, and maybe even how our days are going. Obviously critiques will be part of it.

I am looking for something long term (is it just me or does this whole thing sound like a dating ad?). To be honest I don't know many writer friends (other than the ones I've met here, ie. everyone. ((if you live in portland that would be super duper awesome, but not needed)) ) and I am looking for some.

I mostly write YA (SF, UF, Dystopian), but am thinking about going into adult romance.

You can let me know here, or in PM what your interests are and what you are looking for. Thanks everyone!!!! (I really like smileys)