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Social Success!

I have had a lot of (big) social victories over this summer. I managed to go to the cinema with a group of friends, one whom I hadn't seen in years. I added her on Facebook and started talking and stuff. I was able to get two other female friends/associates numbers (whom I also haven't seen in years) and have been texting them to arrange social outings.

I managed to organize a trip to the beach with them and my other friends. I used this opportunity to (small) talk to the female friends and re-connect with them. Everything didn't go as I had planned but it was actually pretty good regardless. Last night I went to the cinema again with some friends and had a good time. Earlier in the summer a friend of mine introduced me to two new people and we all went bowling and ice-skating. It was difficult at times due to the fact I can't skate and there was a big crowd but I still managed to enjoy myself.

Overall, this year is the most I have ever been sociable and I have really been making an effort. Whether it is small-talk, getting people's numbers, re-connecting with old friends/associates, trying to organize group outings or chatting on MSN - this year as been a big step in the right direction for me.

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H
Congrats but...

Judging from your posts, you seem to be very high-functioning, I myself am mid-high functioning, and I could go to the cinema from age 14 by myself without any problems, but yeah, congrats.
 
CJinherPJs
Nice going Calvert! :)

I myself have been making more of an effort to put myself out there, and so far I'd say I'm doing OK. As for you though, bloody well done! NT's seem to take these things for granted, I felt that a lot when I was younger and got left behind, so I'm guessing they don't really understand what an achievement it is. Here's hoping things continue to go well.

- CJ.
 
Droopy
Thanks for your comment CJ!

hjasshj I have been going to the cinema for ages now but this time it was "special" because I was with a group of friends, one of whom I hadn't seen in years. Yes, I do seem very high functioning but I guess I have been able to adapt to social situations and have really been aiming for success this year. Go back a few years ago and my social life was nearly non-existent and had very little success with making friendships. I still do get nervous, have problems and avoid certain social situations if possible.
 
Geordie
Congratulations. You really inspired me to get out of my comfort zone and get social too, slowly but surely.
 
Droopy
Indeed. Slowly but surely is the way to go. Success won't happen overnight and will take time plus effort. I'm still learning stuff along the way and getting an idea of how to handle each social situation.
 

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