So you want some friends do you?

Friends are good to have in life. I've had tons of friends throughout my 45 years on this planet, all shapes and sizes. Some ornery, some funny, mostly extroverted (go figure!) but a few introverted. I've probably discarded as many as made along the way just because you tend to outgrow most. I do understand your delemna, though, being shy and all. I won't tell you it's gonna be a walk in the park to make friends being introverted and reserved. Just by the very nature and definition dictates that you'll have a tougher go at it if you continue as designed. Shy guys and gals tend to wait on friends. They tend to let them make the first move, thus, they risk nothing. You want guarantees? No guarantees, Sweetheart. For you to garner the kinds and numbers of friends you'll want...you gotta take some chances. Some are going to lose, probably most are going to win for you! That's my bet. You never know when that "winner" is your next best friend, the one who really, really helps you chart your life's course. Friends can do that for you. I'm known in my circles as "the encourager". That's a guy who gets people off their as*es and moves forward. I want to see others succeed. I challenge. That's what I do. If you're at the end of the bench and I'm the coach...I'll point to you in the 3rd quarter and give you a chance. Why? Everybody deserves that chance to play. Here's your opportunity...I'm pointing you you. Be open to the next soul who approaches you and give them a trial-run. Try this experiment, see where it leads. Step out of your shell a little...for my sake...let's see what happens when you take the dance floor.