I saw a cute girl at the gym about a month ago but of course I didn't approach because my balls were fully engulfed in my stomach and didn't drop just yet.

Yesterday, I said fuck it and went for it. Even up to the approach, I made all kinds of excuses like I'll see her at the gym and it might get awkward.

I left the gym being the same guy I was before the gym. As I was about to get in my car, I said fuck it and went back in and was direct about my intentions. She was ready to head out and I told her she looked cute and I would love to grab coffee with her. Although she told me she had a boyfriend, I wasn't disappointed.

I'm still proud that I had to balls to do something I never imagined doing. I became more confident and happy I am trying to change. As an Asian, approach anxiety is as real as the pollution in China but this is step 1 in fixing the problems.

Lesson learnt: be more confident and in control on my next approach.