[SIZE="5"][U][FONT="Impact"]Still on Day Zero[/FONT][/U][/SIZE]
Since this weekend was the first weekend in August. I am sure some people might be expecting me to have some kind of field report for this weekend. Sadly there is none. My lack of sleeping has finally caught up to me. I was pretty sick Friday and a chunk of Saturday. Then my inner game was a bit out of whack for Saturday night. Overall this has been kind of crappy weekend for me. I can only really off excuses. None good, I feel like crap because in the end I am only hurting myself. I need to buckle down and get through the rest of the emotional progression model.
Anyway, over the past couple of weeks I had some random conversations. Now that I am a bit more ware of how a good conversation works, I am noticing some stuff. For starters, sometimes I rush what I say. I know what I am trying to say, but everything comes out smushed together. When I correct myself, I do so in a semi-panicked tone. I do not know why I do this. I am trying to work on it... however... I still have a problem with my mind going blank when I am trying to socialize.
Yet another problem I have. When placed in an unfamiliar social setting I tend to freeze up. Today was a perfect example. A waitress at Old Chicago was commenting on my hat. She said it was a cool hat. When I tried to explain to her where it was from I had a hard time finding the words. When asked a question my mind just went blank. I can blame my crappy mood for this as well. Hell I had not showered or shaved... I looked like I just feel out of bed and did not feel like cooking for myself. Oh well chance missed, it happens.
Finally, I have been paying more attention to conversations I have. I am noticing how boring Yes/No conversations are. My friend tends to get stuck in those kinds of conversations. He will just start talking. All of his questions will be a yes or no question. I can tell when he thinks I am not listening. It is really hard to force his question into a discussion. Especially when I agree with what he is saying. I always find it hard to have small talk. Maybe I am just over thinking.
Anyway, I am going to rest up and work on finishing up the chapters on the Emotional Progression Model. That way I can head out and do my one encounter. I guess I need to spend some time this week looking for bars to go too. Maybe my company will have a happy hour and I can go spend time with them and then do my one conversation on my way out?
Since this weekend was the first weekend in August. I am sure some people might be expecting me to have some kind of field report for this weekend. Sadly there is none. My lack of sleeping has finally caught up to me. I was pretty sick Friday and a chunk of Saturday. Then my inner game was a bit out of whack for Saturday night. Overall this has been kind of crappy weekend for me. I can only really off excuses. None good, I feel like crap because in the end I am only hurting myself. I need to buckle down and get through the rest of the emotional progression model.
Anyway, over the past couple of weeks I had some random conversations. Now that I am a bit more ware of how a good conversation works, I am noticing some stuff. For starters, sometimes I rush what I say. I know what I am trying to say, but everything comes out smushed together. When I correct myself, I do so in a semi-panicked tone. I do not know why I do this. I am trying to work on it... however... I still have a problem with my mind going blank when I am trying to socialize.
Yet another problem I have. When placed in an unfamiliar social setting I tend to freeze up. Today was a perfect example. A waitress at Old Chicago was commenting on my hat. She said it was a cool hat. When I tried to explain to her where it was from I had a hard time finding the words. When asked a question my mind just went blank. I can blame my crappy mood for this as well. Hell I had not showered or shaved... I looked like I just feel out of bed and did not feel like cooking for myself. Oh well chance missed, it happens.
Finally, I have been paying more attention to conversations I have. I am noticing how boring Yes/No conversations are. My friend tends to get stuck in those kinds of conversations. He will just start talking. All of his questions will be a yes or no question. I can tell when he thinks I am not listening. It is really hard to force his question into a discussion. Especially when I agree with what he is saying. I always find it hard to have small talk. Maybe I am just over thinking.
Anyway, I am going to rest up and work on finishing up the chapters on the Emotional Progression Model. That way I can head out and do my one encounter. I guess I need to spend some time this week looking for bars to go too. Maybe my company will have a happy hour and I can go spend time with them and then do my one conversation on my way out?
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