So...are there any other r/Houston peeps who didn't go to the meetup because they sucked at / fear groups of people they don't know?

Just as an fyi, I am an excellent public speaker, corporate trainer, and listener to my friends. But I suck at interacting with new people - not because I can't, but because I tend to revert to a very protective/judgemental place.

Grrr...really wanted to go. Maybe next year.