New post where I talk about a TV, social anxiety, flappers, tech bros and mix tapes: https://quinnmaclay.com/posts/crt-tv

I'm also decently anxious around meeting a group of new people (which usually surprises my friends as I'm generally pretty outgoing/extroverted) but it helps me when I remind myself that most of the people (especially if they're strangers with each other) are likely feeling similarly or are obviously open to making friends and having a good time -- just need some warmth to open up and chat!

Yeah I try to think of it like that that too. And I did end up having a great time yesterday :-) It just takes me a while to open up around people.