hey girl!
Until then if you have a facebook or myspace or instant messager that you can friend him on that works too so you can have contact outside of school. If not, that's fine, just keep talking to him at school maybe even invite him to sit with you at lunch! Then once you get your cellphone just be brave and casually ask him if he has a cellphone. ask him if he has texting. Then, it will probably be easier if you write down YOUR number for him and give it to him, then he'll definitely get the hint that you want to talk and either text you himself or write down his number for you. Hope this helps!
Lots of Love
Ellie

hugatree95 on 3/21/2011 10:07:36 PM

Hey girl!
Great Job taking the first move! you could be right, he could just be shy so i would suggest continuing talking to him. Not necessarily a "random" conversation but maybe approach him and talk about the homework or a sports game just make casual conversation, when you see him give him a smile, and just be friendly, and yourself
Lots of Love
Ellie

hugatree95 on 3/2/2011 3:53:25 PM

hey girl!
I'm so sorry this took forever, I have been repeatedly posting this and i cant get it to so I'm very sorry and lets hope it posts this time!

I'm so glad its working well for you, keep it up

As for your crazy schedule, I know exactly how you feel. This may or may not be the first time you are legitimentally stressed and I can for sure help you with this because I am stressed on a constant basis (:

Ok, so to deal with stress there are a couple things you can do. First and foremost, it is super important to have a planner or an agenda. This can be your calendar with everything in it. it is a good idea to keep in your planner- Your homework assignments, after school activities, in school activities, days of tests/ projects due/ meetings, your exercise plan/schedule, chores to do, and anything else you can think of to keep track of neatly in your planner. Whatever you choose to keep in your planner though, make sure you organize it well. Simply putting together a clump of homework activities and other items will not help you manage your stress. You just need to work out a system of writing out your plan for the day that works for you.

Prioritize and Multi-Task. These are two skills that are crucial to getting lots of things done. When you are going through your list of homework think to yourself, what is more important, doing the math homework i have due first period tomorrow or the science project that is due next week? Also, multi tasking is a great skill to have not only for in school but you'll most likely need to use it for the rest of your life. If you need to type a paper, but your brother is using the computer, throw in a load of laundry and start something else you have for homework while you wait for the computer to be available. It will save you lots and lots of time.

Exercise is a great stress reliever so when you have been working on a project all day and feel like your head is going to explode, take a half hour off and do some stretches or go for a run!

At night it can be hard to sleep when you are so stressed but it is really important to sleep to take care of your body properly. Try to figure out something that you can do to help yourself fall asleep quickly. For example, for me its taking a hot shower and then falling asleep to soft music. Whatever works for you!

Finally, remember to breathe. If you have been slammed with homework and don't think you are going to be able to get it all in in a night stop for a second and take a deep breath. you''ll be able to focus better and logically figure out how to get done what needs to get done.

Hope this helps!
Lots of Love
Ellie

hugatree95 on 12/18/2010 7:52:07 PM

hey girl!
Schedules can be tricky, so i would suggest finding ways to talk to him outside of school like texting or using facebook, email, calling, or hanging out in person! that way you can continue to get to know him better even when your not at school. As for if he asks you out you need to deal with that before it actually might happen. Talk to your mom about it! Ration with her in a calm mature voice and if it still does no good, you have to accept her decision. If he does ask you out at this point you need to explain your situation to him because it is important you listen to your mom. It is natural for people to date in college and again there is not a whole lot you can do about it if he goes to college and dates someone, i know this is really really really hard to hear, but theres no way around it. You could try keeping in touch with him when he leaves through email calling texting facebook etc and maybe you could hang out sometime but you have to let him go and accept the fact that hes a young man and is going to date when hes at college. When you get to college you'll date too most likely. So try not to give it too much of your time girlie, focus on the fact that you have an awesome friendship going here and be proud of that. If it happens to turn into something more, great! if not, thats ok too. Moving on is super tough,i've been through it and the pain is hard to deal with but its possible. Please let me know if i can help in any other way and i'm sorry this probably isnt the response you were quite looking for. ):
Lots of Love
Ellie

hugatree95 on 11/29/2010 7:53:01 AM

hey girl!
i really wouldn't worry about it. I think you are over analyzing this relationship and thats why youre getting confused and upset so easily. Tell your friend it wasnt nice of her to say that to the guy you like and tell her that it really hurt your feelings; this will open the communication between the 2 of you so that she can help ya out during this crush. As for bringing it up with him, i wouldn't suggest it. Just let it go and go on being friends with him. If he brings it up, just tell him how you feel about him. Casually but sweetly, you know? His reaction was normal, he probably felt a little awkward at the comment too and because of his witty personality he just laughed it off. Dont make to much out of this girl, you have to take it easy with the worrying about this guy. Just trust that things have gone well so far and they will continue going well if you keep it chill. Deep breaths babe!
Lots of Love
Ellie

hugatree95 on 10/1/2010 4:07:23 PM

hey girl!
Thats a great idea! You could ask him things such as what its like working on the yearbook staff, his favorite things about it, his least favorite things, What kind of work it takes to acccomplish his goals on the staff, and/or some inside sneak peeks for the yearbook already (a.e. Whats the cover going to look like, the color scheme etc)
Just be creative and have fun with it girlie!
Lots of Love
Ellie

hugatree95 on 9/28/2010 8:05:49 PM

hey girl!
First off it doesnt matter if your friends think it wont work out because if it doesnt, it doesnt matter. As long as it makes you and him happy for now to just see how it goes then just let this possible friend or relationship play out. As for what to do to "show him you like him" next there really is no step by step process. All you have to do is talk to him, be his friend! You could text him (or ask for his phone number) and just act like your friends with him. Once you are friends with him and talk a lot, you can start to "flirt" if it would make you happy. Its all up to you and how he responds to the attention you give him. Good luck girlie! Keep the questions coming, im glad to help!
Lots of Love
Ellie

hugatree95 on 9/12/2010 4:39:06 PM

i think you guys should talk some more and try and be good friends, and maybe flirt a lil. see where that goes. if he flirts back, then ask him out!

pieQgirl on 9/11/2010 8:35:47 PM

hey girl!
i wouldnt say your crazy, just a normal teen with looots of hormones going crazy inside you right now! and yes it is a big age difference when your only 14 or 15,but if you really think that it is worth a shot and you have true feelings for this guy then dont hold back! Just remember to be safe and use good judgement. always. as for how to talk to him, it may help if you have a friend with you. when your first talking to a guy you like if you have a bff with you, they can be kind of your saftey net for if you get into an awkward situation, they can bail you out with a light joke or a subject to fill any awkward silences. But focus mostly on yourself and remember, even though it may seem like he is a nonhuman, such as oh i dont know an angel or something (: he is only human and capable of having a casual conversation. so with a confident smile, (and maybe a friend) approach him and talk like you would with another guy friend. tell him your name ask him how its going, maybe ask what he thought of the assembly monday or whatever, just small talk to break the ice. Good luck girl, and remember even if things dont work out with this guy, you always have your friends, me here on GL, and of course the tooons of other guys out there!Let me know if you need more help with this or if you have any other questions!
Lots of Love
Ellie

hugatree95 on 9/7/2010 9:56:29 PM