Think back to the first time you walked into the big, scary doors into the new world of middle school. The freedom is new and exciting. You have lockers, get to change classes, and lunch is a whole new experience. However, middle school is not all fun and games. For me anyway, middle school was an awkward time of figuring who I am and who I wanted to be. Puberty was a very awkward time (I know you all can agree with me on that). If you have ever seen the hit show Bob's Burgers, then you know Tina Belcher, the oldest child, is the epitome of an awkward middle school student. So, here are 16 reasons that I, as I'm sure you can relate, was Tina in middle school.

1. You begin to think boys are actually not that gross.

After growing up in a house with four brothers, discovering boys were no longer just smelly, annoying human beings was incredibly exciting.

2. Your parents let you have your first coed party, but really only caring if your crush attends.

Remember back to middle school parties where the boys and girls stay on separate sides of the room whispering about each other? Yeah, those were the days you stared at your crush form across the room and never spoke to them.

3. The process of trying to figure out how to flirt.

Smile and wave ladies, smile and wave.... because in middle school did you ever really talk to your crush?

4. Becoming super boy crazy.

Hormones are raging and boys are all you can think about.

5. Having your first, super awkward, kiss.

Your very first kiss, what an amazing and terrifying event. So many of my friends (me too though it is embarrassing to admit) completely missed the boys lips on that very first kiss. Apparently you don't close your eyes before you are even near them, there should be a class on this stuff.

6. Reading wayyyyyyy too much into the Valentine's Day card your crush gives you.

Middle school, when Valentine's Day cards were still a major deal. When your crush handed you one it was the most exciting part of the day. However, like Tina, when the card says "From: (insert boy's name)" instead of "Love: (insert boy's name)" can be the heart breaking difference.

7. Figuring out how to apply makeup.

The first time I tried makeup I borrowed my mom's and lets just say I applied way more than I needed to. And like Tina, I looked terrifying.

8. And lets not forget shaving for the first time.

Shout out to mom for helping me shave, because I still struggle with not cutting myself (and well finding the energy to actually shave my legs).

9. Realizing the beauty of baseball pants.

I am a junior in college and am still mesmerized by baseball pants...

10. The first time you learn how difficult it is to not follow the crowd.

The hardest time to be an individual is when you are still finding out what makes you who you are. Middle school is that time. Your body is changing and so are your likes and dislikes, so breaking away form the crowd is so difficult but so worth it!

11. Having a crush on an older man.

Remember that attractive P.E. teacher you and your friends used to giggle over? Yeah, me too. I wonder if he is still single???

12. Finding activities that you are interested in.

I went through so many hobbies throughout middle school, and it amazes me how my interests have change. I was a cheerleader in middle school and I am so thankful I stopped cheering because it was definitely not for me. Middle school was the time to try things out, and it is when I discovered I loved soccer. But like Tina, I had to try a few hobbies out before I picked one.

13. Going to your first dance with a boy, and discovering the fun of slow dancing.

Wait, you can slowly dance with a boy? What a wonderful and intimate concept. My first slow dance was in 6th grade, and lets just say it was awesome.

14. Going through your first heartbreak.

So you're going through puberty and all of these feelings are so exciting, and then suddenly they are not. You find out quickly that the boy you dated for less than a week can make you feel not so great.

15. Deciding that these feelings for the male species will no longer define you.

After that heart break, you picked yourself up by the boot straps and realize that you don't need the boys. All you need is yourself and your girl friends to survive middle school.

16. Realizing that despite all of your quirks, you are still a strong lady.

Finally, you accepted the fact that middle school was awkward, but you survived it a stronger woman.