I had my first kiss a few weeks ago, and it finally made me realize how easy this shit is. Since then I´ve been out a few more times in different South American cities, and every night went pretty much exactly the same: I go out around midnight with travel companions or guys from the hostel, 3-4 cuba libres, dancing (going really wild - never did that before), making eye contact with a girl (some cute, some really beautiful; don´t like the 1-10 numbering scheme), move over to her, dancing/hugging/touching until the club closes (no other makeout yet, unfortunately), she asks me for facebook/phone number, kiss on the cheek, goodbye.

I haven´t figured out yet how to go further or how to approach girls in a non-club environment (i.e., without alcohol). But when I compare myself to my ¨forever alone¨ self just 6 months ago I have made ridiculous progress, and I´m optimistic where this is going.