Think about what you love doing (besides that ...), and go do it ! Find something you're passionate about, and indulge . Grow yourself.. Learn new stuff. Volunteer. Take yourself out. Join a gym - lots of nice bodies to look at ! Take your dogs to a dog park - other humans and animals.
I'm in the South too, don't let it suppress you !

Two things I can help you with.... 1) won't tell your dogs even if they hack your account and most importantly 2) wish you the best of luck !!!!

I'm hip! Masterbation helps!

Jville is a big city. It will have a big enclave of like minded people. They will be active doing things.meet ups, the gym, etc.

Oh, girl...my husband walked after 33 years, and after a rough year, I am happier than I have Ever been in my entire 70 years! I couldn't even imagine that life could be this wonderful! Alone, not lonely...there is a Huge difference!

I found Meetup was a marvelous way to be around people, not with any expectations, just a place for instant friends. It was exactly what I needed at that time.

Enlarge your social circle

As an extreme extrovert, I feel you. I find chasing my friends around like a puppy demanding attention helps a bit. I also have a public facing job, which helps. I have a kid at home, too, which is good, but sometimes you want a grown up.