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- Aug 9, 2025
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Context
Went to Home Depot for an errand. Energy was mid, but I told myself I’d at least keep up the habit of doing one approach.
First Sight
Spotted a blonde girl with her parents. She was stretching, acting playful, and I got the sense she noticed me checking her out because she scooted away like giving me a window.
I didn’t go for it — too close to her dad. Circled back down the aisle, same situation. Realized this is exactly the sticking point I need to break: I still don’t have the balls to approach when parents are there. A real player wouldn’t wait for perfect conditions. Mental note to push myself next time.
Second Chance
Ran into her again, this time by herself. She wasn’t as sexy up close (awkward walk, duck-footed, bad posture), but still enough to make the approach.
Dialogue
Me: “Hey, can I ask you a question? Can I ask you a random question?”
Her: “Ok sure.”
Me: “Could I make a painting of you?”
Her: “What?”
Me: “A painting. I’m an artist and you just caught my eye.”
Her: “Oh umm… ok sure.”
Me: “Let me get your number.”
Her: “Ok.”
Her: “What’s your name?”
Me: “[Name].”
Me: “Oh nice, I’m [PP]. Yeah it’s just a hobby but I’m gonna get a studio in the [mall].”
Her: “Oh ok, nice to meet you.”
Me: “Ya.”
Follow-Up
Texted later that night:
She replied soon after:
Reflections
follow-up text idea : “So I don’t have a good place to paint right now, could we do it at your place?”
Went to Home Depot for an errand. Energy was mid, but I told myself I’d at least keep up the habit of doing one approach.
First Sight
Spotted a blonde girl with her parents. She was stretching, acting playful, and I got the sense she noticed me checking her out because she scooted away like giving me a window.
I didn’t go for it — too close to her dad. Circled back down the aisle, same situation. Realized this is exactly the sticking point I need to break: I still don’t have the balls to approach when parents are there. A real player wouldn’t wait for perfect conditions. Mental note to push myself next time.
Second Chance
Ran into her again, this time by herself. She wasn’t as sexy up close (awkward walk, duck-footed, bad posture), but still enough to make the approach.
Dialogue
Me: “Hey, can I ask you a question? Can I ask you a random question?”
Her: “Ok sure.”
Me: “Could I make a painting of you?”
Her: “What?”
Me: “A painting. I’m an artist and you just caught my eye.”
Her: “Oh umm… ok sure.”
Me: “Let me get your number.”
Her: “Ok.”
Her: “What’s your name?”
Me: “[Name].”
Me: “Oh nice, I’m [PP]. Yeah it’s just a hobby but I’m gonna get a studio in the [mall].”
Her: “Oh ok, nice to meet you.”
Me: “Ya.”
Follow-Up
Texted later that night:
“Hey [Name], it was nice meeting you in Home Depot today~[PP]”
She replied soon after:
Reflections
- Nervous energy — she matched my vibe.
- Opening with “random question” softened the approach; better than blurting “painting” cold.
- Still avoiding situations where family is present — that’s the next wall I’ve got to break.
- Even though she wasn’t that hot up close, I’m glad I didn’t let the second chance pass.
follow-up text idea : “So I don’t have a good place to paint right now, could we do it at your place?”
