What to do in a small town?

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Hello,
I live in a town of about 15,000 , and I am currently attending to college here. There is just one problem: I don't know what to do. Sure, I go to the movies, the museum, walk around a bit, maybe trade stocks a bit, and play games, but after awhile those things get boring. And in those times of boredom, people's "plans" tend to get to me. I have heard about people going on spring break and such, and then online you hear how everyone's life is peachy. I F***ing hate hear stuff like that. I honestly wish there was stuff to do that did not involve people (besides the obvious). I have tried starting clubs, but there seems to be no interest. I also tried calling up about toast masters, but they no longer meet. What are some other things I can do in a smaller town?

<--- Once lived in a small town but was under the influence of bad substances and had to get out or die.

There may be not much more than you described.

I think that living in Anaheim is boring. Somehow, I expected more to it than just Disneyland, shopping, games, music, and drinking.

Maybe the boredom sets in when we let our expectations get too high.

Sometimes interesting things find you if you just hang out, like eating at a restaurant by yourself or doing homework or reading in a coffeeshop. There might be other people there who recognize you and start up a conversation and invite you to join them, especially if you go more than once.

You could always start throwing people into TVs.

Video games... video games... walk around... more video games....................................... Eat. I know the feeling. There isn't a lot to do here, either.

if the OP is into music at all, he could try his hand at sound editing. just a jejune thought. but it IS an absorbing and meditative hobby.

I've lived in small towns for the past 2 years. 15,000?! Try 5,000! I've found that I really enjoy outdoors/nature stuff...hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, photography, etc. I'd highly recommend it, I'm sure there's some state or federal parks somewhere in your area.

the problem with small towns is that they tend to accumulate yahoos who fancy themselves as big fish in a small pond.

1. Everyone is never as peachy as they appear to be. Studies have shown that people will only post good things (and many times exaggerate them) to present a positive image of themselves; this false reality has made others feel like their lives are unfulfilled or uneventful (which isn't true at all).

2. Find a hobby! Just find your passions, things you can never stop talking about (which is common for aspies) and find those with similar interests.

The solution that worked for me: move.

(I'm a bit surprised that such a small town has a college.)