I went out tonight determined to work on AA, which is I think still my biggest problem. First I exercised til I could barely stand up without my muscles shaking, then showered and hit the bar.

One casual friend was there, along with a fair number of strangers. I greeted him right away and got a beer, and determined not to be a social vampire which frankly I think I can be in a highly social situation. Made good conversation, talking about cell phone cases, the cricket match, whatever, and soon opened an HB6 who seemed to be with a guy. Wound up chatting with both of them at their table for a bit, along with my friend.

Ratio wasn't very good, except for a 5-set which I was too intimidated to open, so I opened two guys at the bar rather than stand in silence. Made great conversation, got another beer and moved on to open a two-set (HB7 and HB8), who I had met while they were blackout on saturday (I mentioned in my last FR that she was too drunk for me). Did a bit of kino with the 7, probably could have gotten her # if I'd asked, but I didn't.

Chatted with them then moved on to a lone HB8 who was waiting for a friend. May have been able to get her # as well, but again didn't ask. Didn't do any kino. Have to work early so I'm off to bed, but overall I feel really good about how little I stood around vs how much I talked to various people, and all that on less than 3 beers. For me it feels just as good to open a guy at the bar as it does to open a girl, as it helps lower my AA. Going out again tomrrow, so expect another FR.