Everyone needs a friend… this article might help! The one section that I found most inspiring, also seems like the it would be the most obvious:
Be yourself. When you pursue hobbies and activities you enjoy, you have a good chance of meeting people with similar interests. So check out that local lecture on modern literature and sign up for sushi-making lessons. Each event is a chance to make a whole new room full of like-minded buddies.
Do It And How 