Newbie night - Friday 6th July 2007

Finally I got accepted as a full member in the Melbourne Lair.

All I had to do was to do 3 approaches, and that was pretty easy..

First set was a group set, next one was 2 girls in the street, and 3rd set was a group of Japanese and korean girls.

I also did 2 sets which I won't count, trying to stop people on the streets, but didn't manage to stop them.

At the end of the day, we had a long conversation with hypnostu, and some other lair members and I've learned heaps, especially from hypnostu. (thanks dude)

Lessons learned
1) Pay attention, pay very close attention to what the girl is saying not just with her words but what she's saying with her body. Be very attentive.
2) Always stay in the set until you get blown out. Don't blow out on your own, see how long and how far you can push the set until you get blown out.
3) iceman -> being very social and vibe with people.

After tonight, I decided to write a list of things which I have to work out. Sort of the collection of skill sets to ensure a successful pickup.
1) Improvisation
2) Language + communication skills
3) Noticing people, being attentive, observant
4) Good fashion
5) Being very social and vibing
6) Kino kino kino
7) Dancing (being comfortable in your own skin)
8) Voice projection
9) Reading people through body language
10) Aura of giving value rather than taking value
11) Story Telling