<p>"I found my shyness made me very self-centered--it's all about me--I'M uncomfortable, etc."</p>
<p>I think that's part of why I didn't like being shy. What finally cured me was being PTA president. I had a role and I knew how to play it. It was easy and a part of my job to introduce myself to every new face I saw. Ever since I've realized that I still have a role - even if it's only as a neighor, or another parent. Most people are just waiting for an opening. It's not that hard to give it to them. Practice really does help.</p>