Up until this point, I've only been friendly with people that I've known for a while and the occasional stranger who only needs a quick answer to a question. I suppose my problem was that I had to be convinced that I wouldn't just be rebuffed and look ridiculous.

But I think it's time to change. It doesn't matter that someone might be housing some disdain or dislike for me. It doesn't matter that he might think that I am a loser. Regardless of how anxious he makes me feel, he is entitled to my friendliness. Friend until proven otherwise. It's a universal right damnit.

So from now on I will try to at least say hello to people even though they might dislike or not even remember me.

All will be ok.