I really think my goals need to be totally geared towards GAL at the moment, because I really need to snap out of this.
I just need to get out there and connect with my friends more.
That's right! What I have learned is that GALing helps in the long term. I see it now that I am on this holiday. So, keep on GALing no matter what. It works in the background kind of way - shores up the confidence, helps you discover who you are, helps you discover new things about yourself, and is very practical in giving you something to do.