Lookin for cool mates.

Hello, I used to play this game back in the prime when 75 was cap, WoG was just starting and there was no Abyssea, and I just recently reactivated my account, but ended up starting fresh with a new character to see that alot of things have changed. Pretty much all of my old friends are gone, with the exception of 2 or 3, and I was hoping to look for some new people to pal around with, since it seems that's the best way to do things now, I also need help leveling, and would love to do it through Abyssea as it seems to produce the best results, is there anyone out there willing to give me assistance, I would greatly appreciate it! ^^