How are you today?

[Cridders88]

To a degree, maybe [MENTION=18997]matty7[/MENTION]. I am actually feeling a little less anxious about it than I would've done doing the same a few years back, because I know once I am up there and the ice is broken and I get stuck into the work I will probably be fine really. I know the anxiety is irrational. It's still there however. But I am increasingly having a "fuck it" attitude to things, can't avoid new social situations for ever after all. The more I think "fuck it" and just do it, the easier it will become I guess. Thanks for the kind words mate

[matty7]

To a degree, maybe [MENTION=18997]matty7[/MENTION]. I am actually feeling a little less anxious about it than I would've done doing the same a few years back, because I know once I am up there and the ice is broken and I get stuck into the work I will probably be fine really. I know the anxiety is irrational. It's still there however. But I am increasingly having a "fuck it" attitude to things, can't avoid new social situations for ever after all. The more I think "fuck it" and just do it, the easier it will become I guess. Thanks for the kind words mate

The "fuck it" actually works - I can be super shy but if I convince myself to just say "fuck it" I can actually fake it and join in , guess its mind over matter - but once you actually join in I think you'll find your ok anyway - especially if its a subject you can join in with - obviously with work in your case the "fuck it" will work perfectly

[Emiliano]

Kind of down
Typically im really busy and always have things to do. And when thats going on, I dream about having days where I dont have to do anything... but not doing anything doesn't really make me feel good.

[matty7]

just got buzzed - learnt 2 songs on guitar . Tiny Dancer, John fruciante version ...took me least half hour to make a chord stretch though fluid - then learnt Harder than you think by Public Enemy - sounds amazing on an acoustic - really happy with myself right now

[valkyrie4488]

congrats on the new Hartke LH500 500watt amp head mate - I youtubed it just to see it in action , lot of power in your hands there..

Just treated myself moments ago too - got a little EVH Micro Stack coming tues - just wanted something to practice out loud with without turning on my Orange amp and annoying the whole street

Thanks, looking forward to getting it Wednesday. Awesome to hear, EVH makes some great amp's and that micro stack should be great and has a good amount of power as well. Orange also makes good stuff, and I can understand about annoying the whole street. lol Congrats on the EVH micro stack as well. ^^

[LJay]

Way to go [MENTION=22727]Cridders88[/MENTION]. Being anxious in tht situation will be made easier by having it focus on work. You will have something to talk about between sessions--either questions about the course or at the very least how dumb the presenter is Just go for it and make "Fuck it." your mantra. Glowing report of success is anticipated.

[Cridders88]

Way to go [MENTION=22727]Cridders88[/MENTION]. Being anxious in tht situation will be made easier by having it focus on work. You will have something to talk about between sessions--either questions about the course or at the very least how dumb the presenter is Just go for it and make "Fuck it." your mantra. Glowing report of success is anticipated.

Yeah, the course bit doesn't worry me, I'll have plenty of work to get stuck into. As long as I don't have to speak in front of people too much or do too many role play type of things. But in the evenings it is common at these things to go out and have a few drinks at the local bars, it'll be so much easier for me to just shut myself in my hotel room instead but I know once I have a couple drinks down me and once I get talking to people I'll have a good time, so the "fuck it" thing hopefully will win over haha.

When I write it all down it seems so silly/pathetic lol

[LJay]

[MENTION=22727]Cridders88[/MENTION], No it doesn't seem silly/pathetic at all. You have a strategy for dealing with it. Just drink less than I would and keep "Fuck it." in mind. If it all gets to be too boring you can always beg off and head for bed. Then the strategy becomes getting in with another group the next night and hoping for better. Ah, the professional life. Torture in service of profit! Good luck, man!

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My acne treatment side effects are starting to kick in now (grumpy face)