Returning Player on Bismark

Hello readers and possible repliers,
Thank you for reading my post. I am returning to playing FFXI after about a year and a half vacation. I am starting brand new. The reason for this post is that I have noticed the major drop in population since I last played. So I am looking for some friends and/or an active and helpful Linkshell to help me along while I re-learn some of the things I have forgotten and learn the new things that have been added to the game. On the subject on Linkshells, I would just like to say that I was a very active participant in my previous LS and plan on being just as active in any that I now join. As for friends, I will not be looking for money hand outs or Power Leveling. I am a very social player and it is nice to have someone to talk to and occasionally ask a game related question.

So once again thank you for your time and assistance. Hope to hear from some of you soon.

Character - Aerea
World - Bismark
Job Goals - Paladin/Warrior