Well, I am glad to hear that jazz fest went well. I wanted to say something because I have noticed a lot of your writing being about liking people and then not liking them or it not working out. I'd like to try and give you a little piece of advice I have also given my brother (it seems to have served him well thus far). Having been through the teen years as a boy-crazy person, I think it is much wiser to leave all that for later. After all, in a couple of years you will be going to college, and hopefully you will decide to go away for that adventure so as to better become your own person. Any relationship you start, were it to become anything long-term, would have to then get in the way of your deciding where to go to school. Also, if you did go away to college, that relationship would most likely not survive. And then the main reason why I advise my brother to stay away from boy-girl relationships at this point is because as a teenager, you cannot know who you are. There are crazy hormones that make you question yourself and your identity. It's normal, but hardly a time to bring another person close into it, if you know what I mean. Work on figuring out your goals and dreams, who you are and what you want for yourself. Spend time hanging out with the opposite sex in groups so that you know how they act and what traits you like. You don't have to be in relationship after relationship to figure that out. Actually, you are much more likely to see what people are really like when you are just friends. Become secure in yourself. Then when you get into college or out of it, start serious dating if someone comes along that catches your eye. But don't give that to just anyone, and wait until you are secure within yourself. I wish I would have done that, and I really think my brother is benefitting from not having serious relationships (hopefully he will continue for at least 2 more years!!). Anyway, take this advice if you wish. I just thought I'd give it to ya and also encourage you that I have felt the SAME WAY and wish I had someone to tell me what I just told you. It may be a little difficult because of all the silly little couples you see around you, but I promise if you wait longer, your relationships will be much deeper and meaningful than simple crushes.

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