If you've ever read Gossip Girl, she's Serena and I'm Lonely Boy. Everybody knows who she is, and I'm just plain old me.

Well today, was a football game. Earlier this week I mentioned she should go to the game, and that I'd introduce myself to her. Well, she was there, I was there, I have no idea if she knows who I am, but I didn't say a word. I spent the entire two and a half hours standing there, looking like a fool, beating myself up inside finding any and every excuse not to talk to her.

So I don't know what to do. I told her I'd say "hi," but I didn't. Whether she knows who I am or not, I bet I look pretty pathetic.

If you like this girl, then you have to do something, but getting over your shyness first is crucial. Think about it like this: She gets nervous too. She's probably shy about talking to people she likes too. It's not like it's a weird thing that only you do. EVERYBODY gets nervous. She'll understand. But not talking to her will just annoy her. She'll be thinking, "I know he's nervous, but come on."

So IM her about something interesting. Ask her if she saw a certain movie, or what the homework is, or what she thought of the game. Talk to her some, try and get to know her better. I find that asking a totally random but open ended question usually works to get a conversation going. It'll be easier over MSN. Then, when you feel more comfortable, talk to her in person. Once you know her better, talking will be easier.

PM me to talk.

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all the days were a sun-drenched haze
while the salt spray crusted on the windowpanes...