Yeah, I agree wholeheartedly. That's why, lately, I've been trying to just talk with them alot more, whether it be waiting in a line, eating at the cafetaria, going to the gym, etc. It's not just problems with me asking them out, I couldn't really talk to them very well at all if I was in the least bit attracted to them. No, I'm not some weird social freak, just your average guy who is shy with girls.
So yeah, talking with them more, I've been getting better at it, and now I feel I can actually move on to what you are talking about, and "just ask them out."
I am trying to dress nicer, as I was always a sloppy dresser before. I feel like it helps boost my self-confidence
And yeah, I know exactly where you're coming from; I've always been a little self-doubting about my ability to attract, I guess that's why I just said "screw girls, I'm going to go study" Hehehe.
Now that I am getting older, I have realized that attitude gets me nowhere. Indeed, I am just starting to take the plunge and go for it.