Ok, so I said Second Impression, because it's not the first. First Impressions were yesterday. Yesterday I made approximately 20-30 friends within a school day. That might seem like a lot, but its actually pretty normal; at least it is if you're nice. So wanna know how? It's actually really simple. It's just that people overthink about what to do and end up screwing themselves over.

Method 1: Usual way to do things.
Step 1: When you walk into the room, look around. Look for some *targets that you might be able to relate with and have fun with. Remember, don't judge a book from the cover!

Step 2: After you have chosen 2-4 targets, go up to the closest target [in terms of distance] and introduce yourself. Start with something like "Hi, my name is ______. What's your name?"

Step 3: If they don't say anything else after you tell them your name, don't panic! It's ok, they're just shy. Just take the initiative and ask them a few more questions so you can get to know them. Don't ask for their number or something. Just start some small talk. For instance "What kind of music do you like?" or "What did you do over the summer break?". Nothing big.

Step 4: By now, you two would be considered new friends. After the convo dies a bit, go on to target#2 and repeat steps 2-4 until you have met your goal.

Step 5: But it doesn't end there. Now that you have made a few friends, its time to make some more. That's right. You're not gonna stick to just a few, you're gonna get a LOT(: Now then, to do that, bring all your new friends to a table or just gather them all around. And introduce them to eachother.

Step 6: Wonderful! Now you have your own little group of friends! But still, it doesn't end here. Look around the room. Is anyone sitting all alone? If so, they're probably lonely; invite them to your little group. Repeat steps 2-3 and your other friends will introduce themselves too.

Step 7: What a lovely group of friends you have there(: Nice job! You have now made many friends within minutes.

Method 2: If Everyone's In Their Own Little Group...
Step 1: Ok, so everyone's in their own little group and you're feeling left out. Right? WRONG! This method is actually a LOT easier than the first. Instead of looking for targets, you're gonna look for what i call **mobs. Look for a group of people that look friendly, or are having a great time.

Step 2: Go to that mob, and introduce yourself. Start with something like "Hi, my name is ______. What's your name?". Ask everyone else for their names.

Step 3: If they don't say anything else after you tell them your name, don't panic! It's ok, they just don't know what else to talk about. Just take the initiative and ask them a few more questions so you can get to know them. Don't ask them for their number or something. Just start some small talk. For instance "What kind of music do you like?" or "What did you do over the summer break?". Nothing big.

Step 4: By now, you guys would be considered new friends(: Congrats!




*targets are what i call people that i want to befriend.
**mobs are what i call a GROUP of people that i want to befriend.




Anyway, back to my own little journal(:
Today was GREAT! I made 4 more friends today, they were all from my Living Environment class. They're so nice(: I also kinda got used to the building so I'm not as lost as usual. And the BEST NEWS: I SAW SOME SOPHMORE CUTIES!!! I knew there was hope in LaGuardia!