If you’re not already dating someone, try to strike up conversations with new people. Chat with the person behind you in line at the grocery store, say hello to someone at a coffee shop, or have lunch with someone new at school or work.  Finding love sometimes takes a little work. Don’t just wait and assume you’ll stumble into your perfect soul mate. Get out there, meet people, and gain a better understanding of what you’re looking for in a partner. Even if you’re not interested in dating a person, chatting with them can help you become more comfortable in social situations. A new social hobby can expose you to new people and push you out of your comfort zone. Try signing up for an activity related to your interests. That way, you’ll already have something in common with the people you meet. For example, if you're into reading, join a book club. You could take cooking, yoga, or rock climbing classes, or join a kickball or softball club. If you’re a student, join a club at school. If you have a dog, bring your pup to the dog park and meet other dog lovers. In your profile, describe yourself with concise, but vivid language. Mention a few interests, but don’t go on and on about yourself. As for pictures, be sure they’re clear, make eye contact with the camera, and show off your winning smile.  Go slowly and trust your instincts when you meet people online. Chat via the dating app or website, then consider exchanging phone numbers when you’re comfortable. Chat on the phone before meeting in person and, when you meet, do so in a public place.  Keep in mind online dating is for adults. If you’re under 18, stick to meeting people at school, through friends, or through extracurricular activities. When you go out and meet new people, don’t just assume things will just click when you find your perfect soul mate. Intuition plays a part, but you should still have a mental list of specific characteristics you need in a significant other.  For instance, maybe responsibility, honesty, and sense of humor are at the top of your list. If you have goals, like having children or traveling the world, look for a partner who shares them. While physical attraction plays a role in igniting the spark, try not to make it your top priority. It’s more important to find someone who values you and accepts you as you are. Whether you meet someone in a class or online, try to keep an open mind. It’s good to know the qualities you want in a partner, but try not to make snap judgments and assume someone's not good enough for you.  Likewise, don’t ever tell yourself that you’re not good enough for someone else. Keep a balanced perspective and don’t sell yourself short. Remain open to possibilities, too. You may eventually find yourself developing an attraction to the person you'd least expect.
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One-sentence summary -- Put yourself out there instead of relying on fate. Take up a new hobby or join a club. Give online dating a try. Come up with specific qualities that you want in a partner. Avoid rushing to judgment.


To make brandy at home, you'll need a still small enough to operate on your stovetop. A 1 1⁄2 to 2 liter (0.4 to 0.5 US gal) alembic copper still will probably be sufficient for your needs. To find a still, look in local kitchen supplies stores, online, and in secondhand stores. You'll be able to use it to make other spirits in addition to endless batches of brandy.  If you purchase a new or secondhand still, be sure to clean it before using. If you want to experiment with a very small batch of brandy, you can  construct a still with a copper tea kettle and plastic tubing. If you find that you enjoy making brandy so much that you'd like to make larger batches, you can upgrade to a 5 gallon (18.9 L) still. Anything larger than this will be too big for home brandy-making. In addition to your base wine and still, you'll need an array of clean glasses, a ladle, and other supplies to complete the distillation process. Gather the following materials and set them out in a clean workspace within easy reach of the stove:  A Dutch oven or another pot large enough to fit the still inside. This will be filled with water and used as a double boiler of sorts to give you maximum control over the heating of the still. Plenty of glass containers. As the still does its work, you'll need small, clean glass containers to hold what comes out of the pipe. A graduated cup will come in handy if you want to measure exactly how much you have. A sealable large glass jar, for storing the finished brandy. A towel, for wiping up any spills that might occur. First, fill the Dutch oven with a few inches of water. Put the still inside. Add more water if necessary; it should rise about three-quarters of the way up the sides of the still. Set the Dutch oven and still over a gas burner or whatever heat source you're using. If you're using a large 5 gallon (18.9 L) still, it won't fit inside a Dutch oven, so you'll need to skip this and place the still directly over your heat source. No matter what size still you're using, leave the top 1/4 of the still empty. When the wine heats up, it can bubble and rise, so it's important not to fill the still all the way. Place the lid on the still, then connect the tube from the lid to the condenser coil. Place cold water in the condenser and set a glass under the spout to collect the alcohol that flows from it. Different still models will require slightly different assembly, so read the instructions that came with your still carefully. It's vital that you follow the directions that came with the still you have to ensure the distillation process runs smoothly.
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Obtain a still. Ready your other supplies. Situate the still on your heat source. Fill the still 3/4 full with your wine. Put the still together.