Nice to meet you Eric, welcome to PC! :3
Making friends won't be an issue here since we have so many members, but the first step in meeting people is getting to know each other. So why not tell us a little bit about yourself? What games you like, when you got into Pokemon, and what other things you do in your spare time.. things like that. You should start getting involved the community and posting more, too; we have all sorts of boards around the forum that will be sure to pull you in, plus you can meet people with similar interests in the process. For now you can also stop by the New Users' Hangout and get chatting with our members there! It's an ideal place to get to know both new members like yourself and forum regulars that have been here for a while. :)
But I'll leave you some suggestions in regards to where to post.. there are many Pokemon gaming boards around the forum, like the popular
X & Y section where you can discuss the newest sixth generation games! There's also
Fifth Generation that you can stop by if you're a fan of the Black/White series, as well as places such as
Pokemon Clubs where you can join clubs and find friends with interests similar to yourself! For off-topic related chats, you should toootally check out the
Entertainment boards if you're into things like anime, books, movies, music, and video games. We have so many places to post here, so check 'em out. n~n
Enjoy your stay and see you around, Eric! Remember to read the rules and contact a staff member if you need help, all right?