i didn't live up to the advice i had been given by my mentor.  so i never saw her again.  not sure that was my goal.  she doesn't seem interested in really helping.  again, i think i picked someone who thinks she couldn't really help me.  

maybe a reset on the goal.  

as to the friend.  it worked, except last quarter of the year.

it is harder to find and develop friendships when you don't naturally run in the same circles or interact.

however, it is worth finding time for  the ones you like.