So, I’m way overdue for an update, and although I’ve been working away at them I’ve fallen way behind on the personal projects mentioned and hinted at in previous entries on this blog.
I’m still not really great with people, but I do feel like I’m a little better than a used to be. Certain friends insist that I’m really better than I think I am, but personally I tend to think I do a pretty reasonable job with friends but still manage to be near useless with strangers, which obviously is fairly useless for making new acquaintances. I am still trying to work on this, but I’m really not good at letting go of the safety net that established friends provide and trying to talk to people who I don’t already know.
My arthritis (in combination with some old running injuries) is playing up lately, which is pretty painful and sort of puts a cramp on trying to go out and be social, although I’m trying not to allow it to effect me too badly.
To be blunt: You have definately become a whole lot more outgoing and social than you appeared when I first met you, as that is something you’re aiming for congratulations. When it comes to meeting new people, I know where you’re coming from and I’m certainly not the best at talking to new people (unless drunk) I have definately got better at it in recent years. I was planning on trying to give advice but I really can’t think of anything really. Perhaps the best thing I ever have done to get to know all the strange people I’ve met over the years is to pull off the confident/comfortable facade.
Comment by Steve — July 28, 2008 @ 5:49 pm