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This is my second journal. The first one's here: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=13282
I'm not doing the newbie assignment exclusively anymore, so the title was misleading. I WILL try to complete it whenever I have the chance, though.
For those who don't know me, I live in the US but was born and raised in another country. That I think is one of my greatest strengths because it forces me to adapt, break preconceptions and switch perspectives. After moving to the US for college and being alone for a year I hit rock bottom and decided to do my best to meet people . Then it took me a year to get my first number from a girl, and searching what to do for the date I found GC and this forum…
My last journal entry had a slightly pessimistic tone and I swore not to write any report unless it was a variation of lay report; botching it up with a girl and being stressed with school made me a bit emo. However, I am back! And I have a LR- and some FRs wanting to be written.
Lately I've practiced my social skills in all sorts of venues: rock bars, salsa bars, lounges, pubs, streets, parks, bookstores, classes and coffee shops. I only don't do online game. Last year my biggest issue was social anxiety, and not enough approaches due to the same. Recently it seems my sticking point is closing: either number closing or pulling the girl home.
So my goals for 2017 are:
-My first date and lay out of street approach.
-My first lay out of nightgame
-5 lays total, and as many dates and LRs- as I can.
-10 pounds gain from the gym. Currently I weight 137 which is kind of low. I started with the gym last year and lost some weight first but then ended gaining 4 pounds total.
-Keep improving my fundamentals. I've worked around Darius advice (in here and his blog SSFJ) which has made me receive compliments on my style and even be approached by a few cute girls. This year I'll keep working on it
-I want to build a group of friend/social circle with whom I can roll everywhere. Currently the friends I make are more like acquaintances (or live in another country)
-Keep exploring social power. Last year I played around a little with preselection, social proof, compliance and persuasion, with all kinds of people. This year I want to expand on that.
I'm not doing the newbie assignment exclusively anymore, so the title was misleading. I WILL try to complete it whenever I have the chance, though.
For those who don't know me, I live in the US but was born and raised in another country. That I think is one of my greatest strengths because it forces me to adapt, break preconceptions and switch perspectives. After moving to the US for college and being alone for a year I hit rock bottom and decided to do my best to meet people . Then it took me a year to get my first number from a girl, and searching what to do for the date I found GC and this forum…
My last journal entry had a slightly pessimistic tone and I swore not to write any report unless it was a variation of lay report; botching it up with a girl and being stressed with school made me a bit emo. However, I am back! And I have a LR- and some FRs wanting to be written.
Lately I've practiced my social skills in all sorts of venues: rock bars, salsa bars, lounges, pubs, streets, parks, bookstores, classes and coffee shops. I only don't do online game. Last year my biggest issue was social anxiety, and not enough approaches due to the same. Recently it seems my sticking point is closing: either number closing or pulling the girl home.
So my goals for 2017 are:
-My first date and lay out of street approach.
-My first lay out of nightgame
-5 lays total, and as many dates and LRs- as I can.
-10 pounds gain from the gym. Currently I weight 137 which is kind of low. I started with the gym last year and lost some weight first but then ended gaining 4 pounds total.
-Keep improving my fundamentals. I've worked around Darius advice (in here and his blog SSFJ) which has made me receive compliments on my style and even be approached by a few cute girls. This year I'll keep working on it
-I want to build a group of friend/social circle with whom I can roll everywhere. Currently the friends I make are more like acquaintances (or live in another country)
-Keep exploring social power. Last year I played around a little with preselection, social proof, compliance and persuasion, with all kinds of people. This year I want to expand on that.