Hey guys! This community has given me so much in terms of confidence and self improvement that I wanted to give a quick few examples of things I've done in three days that I never would've before... Especially #2.

1: A server at the bar I frequent (I've only talked with her once before today) is turning 21 in a few days and was telling a few regulars that she will have her party there. She turns to me and says "You'll be there right?" I tell her no because I have to work that night, but I still want to help her celebrate. She says "We will have to drink another night then!" I hand her my phone and say "I'll need your number then." BAM easy # close!

2: Next day, I'm at the gym. I notice a very attractive girl about my age glancing at me a few times. Unfortunately I got AA pretty bad and when I finally wanted to take the plunge she had moved to a floor mat across the room. Luckily it was right by where I put my stuff down! So as I go to leave I reach across her to grab my stuff (Its on a ledge above her) she says "Oh I'm sorry." I tell her with a grin "No need to be sorry, unless you sat in front of my stuff on purpose, then you're in trouble." She made no reply, probably didn't hear me cause her headphones but I'm still proud I tried.

3: I had a cute conversation with the cosmetics girl at Walgreens as I checked out. I could've just bought my stuff and left but instead I pushed conversation and it turned into a joke about the Rolling Stones being a new band. I had to leave, but I know I'll see her again and now we have a little rapport.

Anyways, these are all things that spring from confidence and driven by tips and tricks learned from this community. Thank you all!