Well, I don't want to give my life story, as it would bore a few, and rivet most, but truth be told, all the way thru High School I was the quiet one. Picked on at times, shy more often then not, and never one to speak up or be vocal. The only thing I was known for was my sharp tongue and sense of humor, which landed me in Dentention everyday and weekends my last year of high school. (I literally spent more time there then class)
Anyway, I took a break before college, and dreaded stating back to school. I was petrified. Low and behold a funny thing happened. I came out of my shell (coming out jokes can continue further on in this thread, its a set up....Byron, Chris, Jamie and Luke can take the punchlines), and really started to find myself. At the two colleges I attended, I was student body president, the most listened to radio jock in the area, acting in plays, etc etc etc. I even went to parties!!! Gasp.
So I say to you self professed wall flowers, "be bold, get to know people, find your "crowd" (but don't think they are the only people you should hang with), and go out and have fun." You'd be surprised how many other people are in the same boat as you are. For a kid like me to be at a school that is 75% old southern, 80% rich kids, and 90% Greek (i.e. Sororities and Frats), and be none of the above, I managed to fit in pretty darn tooting well.
I look back at how much I've changed and grown in the last few years, and I don't even recognize myself at time. College is the most magical time in your life (not H.S.), so take advantage of every opprotunity that comes your way. Get involved with things and have fun!
There are a lot of us on the board here that can give you tips about things to look into getting involved with!