I told a couple girls in my class that I think around the same way that I don't worry about a single thing (school, relationships, anything, etc.) and they found it both fascinating but confusing as well (as people in grad school can be high strung anxious a lot). they're always confused about the idea about being so laid back and waiting for interest, like some women can't process the thought when it seems quite obvious to me that women are going to find ways to be around guys they wanna be around. I think one of them likes me low key but she seems immature so I don't worry about it - if i cant be the first option dont bother
I keep casually running into a girl who also goes out with a group that I chill with sometimes and I lowkey mentioned a bar I wanted to go to and she said she was down but I think nothing of drunk conversations (plus they're all a bit younger and I'm just

). I run into her again next week and I ask her what's a good happy hour spot to take my boy to and she invites me to where she's going. then I get a text the next day saying she's down to go saturday if I still want to go that bar. She knew I wanted to go from our convo weeks ago and she initiated the conversation (because i'm not sure I would've brought it up) and that's when her interest in me became obvious. She's great-looking, chill, friendly, and I seem to always end up talking to her at some point at social events.
school's been strange. it's funny a lot of people see me as so confident, I feel like I rolled up into school here after 3 years off from school as more mature and people/females notice. I've not gone out of my way to talk to a single female or anything and I've still gotten more attention than ever before in my life. like women just saying awkward as hell shyt like 'i feel you walk around looking fit like a boxer' or 'you dress so well' or 'we can be gym buddies'. and i'm just alright imo

, I just walk around respecting myself and being laid back as hell about everything and people dig it. I'm not trying to mess around in the class though

just living it one moment at a time
If you asked me 5-6 years I would feel this generally put together at 25, I woulda thought no way that shy awkward nervous kid would turn into someone who is totally comfortable with himself.
All it took was living by the general mantra 'I'm gonna get better everyday' whether that's school, fitness, confidence, emotional maturity, perspective, anything. Also a couple years off working gives you a lot of time to think about your overarching goals in life and working to get there (thank god i'm in school brehs

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