INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your reactions to his presence, touch, and voice are telling! If you are genuinely excited to see him, have a strong reaction to his physical presence, and could chat with him for hours on end, chances are you like him. If your feelings and reactions are indifferent, you likely just aren't that into him. When you run into your crush, do you get flutters of excitement in your stomach or a sinking feeling? Do you blush when he speaks to you? Do you feel tingly and flushed when his body brushes against yours? If he calls, texts, or messages you, do you smile and answer immediately or do you ignore his attempts to contact you? When you talk to him, do you dread the end of the conversation or welcome its conclusion? The amount of time you spend with your crush is a great barometer of how you truly feel about him. If you are intentionally creating time in your schedule to see him, engineering ways to "bump" into him, or obsessing about the next time you will see him, you may be interested in him. If, however, you make very little effort to spend time with him, the relationship may not be a priority to you. When you are crushing on a guy, it is often difficult to see him flirt or talk to other people. When jealousy rears its ugly head, it is a sign that you have developed romantic feelings towards him. If you begin to feel territorial towards himyou have to know where he is, who he is with, and what he is doing at all timesyou may be interested in being more than friends with him. If you aren't upset when he flirts with others, perhaps you aren't the jealous type or maybe you aren't interested in being exclusive with him. When you like a guy, you often get to know the most minute, arbitrary details about him. You may know how he likes his coffee or what he gets on a sandwich. You might be aware of his favorite band or movie. Perhaps, you are aware of his odd phobia. When you learn and retain the little details about someone's life, you are invested in getting to know that person on an intimate level.

SUMMARY: Examine your reactions to him. Evaluate how much time you spend together. Determine if you're jealous. Consider if you notice the little things about him.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Most receivers have either preamp-in and preamp-out connections or tape monitor connections. In most cases, these are the best way to connect an equalizer to your stereo. Connecting to the tape monitor channels will require connection to only your receiver. Learn how to hook up an equalizer to the receiver instead. To run a signal from your stereo receiver to the equalizer and then to your amplifier, you will need 2 sets of RCA cable (the same kind that is usually used to connect source components like turntables and CD players). The length of the RCA cables should match the length of the distance between the receiver and the equalizer. Connect one pair of cables to the pre-amp output channels on the receiver and the other end of the cable to the left and right channel inputs on the equalizer. You will usually find these channels on the rear of the equalizer. Right channel jacks will usually take the red colored RCA plug while left channel should take white or black RCA plugs. Connect the other pair of cables from the output channels on the back of the equalizer to the left and right input channels on the amplifier. Right channel jacks will usually take the red colored RCA plug while left channel should take white or black RCA plugs. The amplifier should remain connected to the receiver with an RCA cable between the amplifier outputs and the amp inputs on the receiver. This effectively creates a loop from the receiver through the equalizer and amplifier and back to the receiver. Turn on all three components and adjust the equalizer knobs according to your preferences. You should now be able to manipulate the controls on the equalizer to change the frequency response or tone of your music.

SUMMARY: Connect the equalizer to your receiver for the easiest connection. Purchase 2 pairs of RCA cables. Connect one pair of RCA cables between the receiver and equalizer. Connect the other pair of RCA cables between the receiver and amplifier. Connect the amp to the receiver. Turn on the receiver, equalizer and amplifier to use your equalizer.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Other people may want you to be someone who you are not. They may ask things of you that make you uncomfortable, anxious, or burdened. Realizing that not everyone will like you is liberating, as it allows you to take care of your own needs. Put your own happiness first. This does not mean you have to be selfish; rather, it is a simple awareness that by taking care of yourself, you are better positioned to take care of other people. Being who you want to be means taking responsibility for your actions. By realizing that you can change, you also realize that you have control over your own actions. While other people may try to stop you or obstruct your dreams, you have the power to ignore them and to make your own choices. . Every day, remind yourself of what makes you a great person. You can do this by praising yourself in the mirror or by writing down positive notes to yourself. Higher positivity leads to higher confidence, and it will help you become more comfortable in your individual personality. . Don't be surprised if old friends and acquaintances don't support you. Some people will try to convince you that it's just not possible to change. They may even try to make you feel guilty for trying. Don't argue with people who criticize your choices. Simply say something like, "I was unhappy before, and I am working towards being a better person." You can also say, "Thank you for your concern. No matter who I become, I will always love you." If you have a friend or loved one who still bothers you about the changes you are making, then you may want to take some time away from the person.

SUMMARY:
Take care of your needs first. Stop blaming other people for your problems. Start loving yourself as though you are that new person Cut out toxic relationships