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Anonymous2010-09-13 15:59
I'm thinking of joining this challenge myself, but my prospects aren't looking too good. I'm not particularly funny, or good looking, and I've been a bit of a shut in for the past couple of years. I wouldn't even be going to school at the moment if my mom hadn't found out she had terminal cancer... So I've been doing everything I can on my end to at least make myself look like I'll make it on my own before she goes. Getting into a relationship's been on my mind as something she'd probably like to see, and this thread being coincidentally here is the last kick in the ass I need to get started.
I've thought about this for awhile before. I had a list written down of things I'd need to change in my lifestyle if I were to try something like this.
1) I need a job - this one's pretty self explanatory
2) I need to get back into school - since I don't really have any talents, this would at least increase the chances of somebody not thinking I'm a loser. It also doubles up to give me chances to meet people
3) I need to change my appearance - aka get a haircut, shave more often than once in a blue moon or when I go out, shower, work out/go outside, not always wear a cheap plain t-shirt w/ shorts, not slouch so much etc. Things that help with a first impression~
4) I need to learn conversation - I'm fine at talking about something once I get started, but I'm no good at bringing up new topics. I tend to rant a lot too...
5) I need some self confidence - This is last because, if I can take care of the things I already listed, I should be fine on this.
Out of those 5 points I've only done #2 so far. Looks like I've got a lot of work ahead of me.