Great story Zaaku! As someone who turns down PL's myself I respect your position. The fun of leveling is that you meet great people instead of just blasting to 50 to gear grind. Enjoy the journey people!

Regardless, if you need someone for a party look me up, I'm always happy to group up.

I've said this in many of my posts in regards to FFXI as well as FFXIV. If you're standing around in Uldah/Jeuno waiting for something you are doing it wrong.