LearningSlowly
Master Don Juan
Alright, so I wouldn't call it an unsuccessful night, but it was far from perfect.
Let me describe the venue, first off. It was a Snoop Dogg/Wiz Khalifa concert, so weed EVERYWHERE. There was a main floor, which was completely packed. Literally no way in to the mob. This was true when I got there and only got worse. 70% guys, but some very attractive girls. There were also two levels of balconies.
Came in, did exactly what I didn't want to let myself do. Should have opened a pair of girls in line in front of me outside, didn't know what to say. Walked in, I felt closed off, like every option in front of me was completely off limits some how. Stand on the floor for a sec. Didn't like that vibe, I wanted to meet someone. So I get moving up the stairwell, and one guy set me off. He was friendly, and just said hi. I joked something back, kept myself talking to a couple of people on the way up the stairwell, ended up opening two 9's (a little young, but so hot). Came in with "Hey can you tell them to start already?" and one joked back "Yeah I'll just go tell Wiz." Played off that for a minute, went back and forth about my giant hoodie (it has bob marley on the front and back. You'd have to see it but it screams stoner.) I didn't see the conversation continuing, so I started to move on. They came after me, asking if I was selling molly, because of the hoodie. I laughed about it, then went for a number, saying that they should call me if they found any. Neither of them had their phones, so that failed. Went to sit down on the first balcony, which turned out to be reserved seating (top level is open though) and was sent back. Chatted with the girls briefly on my way back through.
Went up to the second balcony, some opening act has started at this point. Go down next to a line of girls, open the very attractive one closest to me with something ****ty. She couldn't hear me well though, so it went badly. Tried to get her friend involved, had a nice chat with her but it didn't go anywhere. Left them.
Moved up a few rows to two girls sitting together. Not sure how I opened but I did somehow. One told me that she wanted to smoke these kids' weed next to us, but didn't know them. The guys were clearly young and no threat, so I tell her that I'll handle it, and go over and say "Listen, this hot girl wants to smoke with y'all, you gonna let her?" and of course he says yes. Gave me a little proof when she came back a second later (but then she switches with her less attractive friend, putting her next to me). I talked with them a little, nothing too special. Those 9's passed by a minute later, and I reached out my hand to take each of theirs briefly. Some social proof for the two I was with. Conversation had died though, I wasn't sure what to say over all the noise, so I left that group too.
Walked around, no other girls for a while. Ended up back on the floor, saw the two girls from the last paragraph, asked them if they had followed me. They laughed at that, we talked for a second, but it didn't go anywhere. Not sure how we separated.
Staled out for a long time at this point. Ended up sitting in the second balcony alone, and the two 9's sit nearby and see me. Had an "ugh" moment as my value vanished to them. Decided the only way to handle it was move on and get my act together.
Went down to the floor, tried to scope out sets. Was taking too long, and lost several opportunities, but I saw one girl standing bored at the bar. I wait about 30 seconds, then decide to nut up or shut up, and give myself a ten second countdown to approach. I head over at 6. I noticed that as soon as I started walking, I knew I would do it, and yeah I was nervous, but it was going to happen. Said something about her being cute and bored, and how those shouldn't go together. She agreed that she was bored (sounds like an invitation to stay to me) and I find out her name is Jackie. I asked her how old she was, she started with "well um" and I joked "so does that mean you're about to lie? That sounds like a lying phrase." She said no, but wouldn't tell me her age after that. I told her I was 18, she called me a liar. I asked her how old she thought I was, she wouldn't say. Showed her my id, asked to see hers, she said she didn't have it. We talked about how that meant she wasn't 21+ or she'd need it to drink. Showed her my jacket, told her that its made of llama hair (the truth). She seemed very interested at this point. I put my jacket around her neck like a scarf (too hot at that spot to wear it properly) and she wore it proudly. I decided we should get into the crowd and dance, so I put my hand on her back and tell her to be a tank for me, and clear a way through the crowd. I should have led though, it may have prevented what happened next. Almost as soon as we get into the mass, she says hi to and hugs a friend. Her ****block friend (I don't know if she gave a signal to her or what) spouts some **** like "oh yeah Jackie's with this guy" and points to a guy thats clearly with another girl. I know better than to try to be logical and point that out. I come with "Who are you and why are you stealing my friend?" Unfortunately she didn't really need to answer, and my girl got swallowed up by her friend group. Damn.
Tried again with two different two-sets, with one coming direct and telling them that they're cute. One girl responded well, the other didn't. The conversation didn't continue. With the other group, I tried indirect. They were wearing pajama pants to the concert, and I said that I thought it was cool. They laughed and said thanks, the conversation still didn't continue.
On the second balcony again, I open two girls sitting way in the back (the worst possible place to see the show, and there was no reason to be there) and ask if they're planning to be there for the whole night. They say no, the conversation doesn't continue.
A little later, on the second balcony, people are leaning on the railing. There are two girls, a space, then two guys. I place myself between them. I don't open the girls, wasn't sure what to say. One, a blonde, looks like Jackie. It honestly could have been her. When a gap in the music comes, I tap her and ask if she is Jackie. She says no, I briefly explain the confusion, the conversation dies and they leave at the end of the song.
Still on the second balcony, the original two 9s are hanging out further down the railing. Dancing by themselves, not with the guys they're with. I make the decision after a short-ish delay to approach, and to try to dance with the blonde. As I approach, though, another group tries to squeeze through the same gap, and I end up with a delay, standing right by their group. One of the girls saw me before the other and we had a momentary "hi." Unfortunately this messed up my rhythm when getting to the blonde, so I only manage to greet her before continuing passed.
Missed a bunch of other opportunities after this.
Went outside to my car and there was a boot on it. I had been waved into the wrong entrance and hadn't gotten a parking ticket from the machine. Paid the guy everything in my wallet ($55) instead of the $75 fine.
Let me describe the venue, first off. It was a Snoop Dogg/Wiz Khalifa concert, so weed EVERYWHERE. There was a main floor, which was completely packed. Literally no way in to the mob. This was true when I got there and only got worse. 70% guys, but some very attractive girls. There were also two levels of balconies.
Came in, did exactly what I didn't want to let myself do. Should have opened a pair of girls in line in front of me outside, didn't know what to say. Walked in, I felt closed off, like every option in front of me was completely off limits some how. Stand on the floor for a sec. Didn't like that vibe, I wanted to meet someone. So I get moving up the stairwell, and one guy set me off. He was friendly, and just said hi. I joked something back, kept myself talking to a couple of people on the way up the stairwell, ended up opening two 9's (a little young, but so hot). Came in with "Hey can you tell them to start already?" and one joked back "Yeah I'll just go tell Wiz." Played off that for a minute, went back and forth about my giant hoodie (it has bob marley on the front and back. You'd have to see it but it screams stoner.) I didn't see the conversation continuing, so I started to move on. They came after me, asking if I was selling molly, because of the hoodie. I laughed about it, then went for a number, saying that they should call me if they found any. Neither of them had their phones, so that failed. Went to sit down on the first balcony, which turned out to be reserved seating (top level is open though) and was sent back. Chatted with the girls briefly on my way back through.
Went up to the second balcony, some opening act has started at this point. Go down next to a line of girls, open the very attractive one closest to me with something ****ty. She couldn't hear me well though, so it went badly. Tried to get her friend involved, had a nice chat with her but it didn't go anywhere. Left them.
Moved up a few rows to two girls sitting together. Not sure how I opened but I did somehow. One told me that she wanted to smoke these kids' weed next to us, but didn't know them. The guys were clearly young and no threat, so I tell her that I'll handle it, and go over and say "Listen, this hot girl wants to smoke with y'all, you gonna let her?" and of course he says yes. Gave me a little proof when she came back a second later (but then she switches with her less attractive friend, putting her next to me). I talked with them a little, nothing too special. Those 9's passed by a minute later, and I reached out my hand to take each of theirs briefly. Some social proof for the two I was with. Conversation had died though, I wasn't sure what to say over all the noise, so I left that group too.
Walked around, no other girls for a while. Ended up back on the floor, saw the two girls from the last paragraph, asked them if they had followed me. They laughed at that, we talked for a second, but it didn't go anywhere. Not sure how we separated.
Staled out for a long time at this point. Ended up sitting in the second balcony alone, and the two 9's sit nearby and see me. Had an "ugh" moment as my value vanished to them. Decided the only way to handle it was move on and get my act together.
Went down to the floor, tried to scope out sets. Was taking too long, and lost several opportunities, but I saw one girl standing bored at the bar. I wait about 30 seconds, then decide to nut up or shut up, and give myself a ten second countdown to approach. I head over at 6. I noticed that as soon as I started walking, I knew I would do it, and yeah I was nervous, but it was going to happen. Said something about her being cute and bored, and how those shouldn't go together. She agreed that she was bored (sounds like an invitation to stay to me) and I find out her name is Jackie. I asked her how old she was, she started with "well um" and I joked "so does that mean you're about to lie? That sounds like a lying phrase." She said no, but wouldn't tell me her age after that. I told her I was 18, she called me a liar. I asked her how old she thought I was, she wouldn't say. Showed her my id, asked to see hers, she said she didn't have it. We talked about how that meant she wasn't 21+ or she'd need it to drink. Showed her my jacket, told her that its made of llama hair (the truth). She seemed very interested at this point. I put my jacket around her neck like a scarf (too hot at that spot to wear it properly) and she wore it proudly. I decided we should get into the crowd and dance, so I put my hand on her back and tell her to be a tank for me, and clear a way through the crowd. I should have led though, it may have prevented what happened next. Almost as soon as we get into the mass, she says hi to and hugs a friend. Her ****block friend (I don't know if she gave a signal to her or what) spouts some **** like "oh yeah Jackie's with this guy" and points to a guy thats clearly with another girl. I know better than to try to be logical and point that out. I come with "Who are you and why are you stealing my friend?" Unfortunately she didn't really need to answer, and my girl got swallowed up by her friend group. Damn.
Tried again with two different two-sets, with one coming direct and telling them that they're cute. One girl responded well, the other didn't. The conversation didn't continue. With the other group, I tried indirect. They were wearing pajama pants to the concert, and I said that I thought it was cool. They laughed and said thanks, the conversation still didn't continue.
On the second balcony again, I open two girls sitting way in the back (the worst possible place to see the show, and there was no reason to be there) and ask if they're planning to be there for the whole night. They say no, the conversation doesn't continue.
A little later, on the second balcony, people are leaning on the railing. There are two girls, a space, then two guys. I place myself between them. I don't open the girls, wasn't sure what to say. One, a blonde, looks like Jackie. It honestly could have been her. When a gap in the music comes, I tap her and ask if she is Jackie. She says no, I briefly explain the confusion, the conversation dies and they leave at the end of the song.
Still on the second balcony, the original two 9s are hanging out further down the railing. Dancing by themselves, not with the guys they're with. I make the decision after a short-ish delay to approach, and to try to dance with the blonde. As I approach, though, another group tries to squeeze through the same gap, and I end up with a delay, standing right by their group. One of the girls saw me before the other and we had a momentary "hi." Unfortunately this messed up my rhythm when getting to the blonde, so I only manage to greet her before continuing passed.
Missed a bunch of other opportunities after this.
Went outside to my car and there was a boot on it. I had been waved into the wrong entrance and hadn't gotten a parking ticket from the machine. Paid the guy everything in my wallet ($55) instead of the $75 fine.
