INPUT ARTICLE: Article: During high school, you’ll feel pressured to change your identity in order to fit in. Do your best to fight these feelings and give yourself permission to be who you want to be. High school gives you an opportunity to find yourself and grow as a person, but it’s important that those changes come from within.  Create a timeline that lists all the major things you want to accomplish during your life. When you’re being pressured to change, think about whether that change will help you meet your goals. If you’re dealing with a lot of pressure, find a quiet place where you can clear your mind and look at the situation with a critical eye. when times get tough. Having a good attitude will help you keep your spirits up even when it feels like life is falling apart around you. Remember: high school does not last forever, so try to stay calm and relaxed even during stressful periods. that suits you. Clothes play a major role in high school life, so try to find a style of dress that makes you feel happy. This can be whatever trendy clothes your friends are wearing, or it can be something entirely original. Feel free to experiment until you find something that feels just right.  If you have to wear a school uniform, try to give it your own flair by adding small and subtle accessories. If you're able to, modify the uniform or find loopholes in the dress code. Don't wear revealing or inappropriate clothes that violate your school's dress code, this could get you into trouble, which isn't a good way to spend your high school years. If you’re not enrolled in a gym class or involved in a sport, try to exercise every day for about 60 minutes. Though you may feel like your schedule is too jam-packed to pay attention to your body, remember that staying fit will make you feel happier while improving your appearance and school performance. Instead of doing traditional exercises like push-ups, try going on walks with friends or participating in physical games and sports, it keeps your mind clear and also gives you a break from the time spent at school doing work Aside from an occasional late-nighter to finish a project or study for a test, do your best to get around 9 to 10 hours of sleep each night. Though it may feel like you’re wasting time, staying rested will make you far more alert during the day, helping you stay happy and active.  To help yourself get enough sleep, go to bed and get up at about the same time each day. Try to get your homework done early so you have enough time to sleep. If you have too much work to complete before bed, ask your teachers if you can get an extension. If you’re experiencing any emotions that you don’t know how to deal with, make an appointment with your school’s mental health counselor or a private therapist. These paid professionals can help you better understand how you’re feeling and will teach you a variety of techniques to help you cope with your emotions. High school can be a tough few years, so make sure you are open with your feelings if you feel many intense emotions. Some issues many high schoolers suffer from include:   Anxiety, which can make you feel constantly worried and stressed out.  Depression, which can make you feel incredibly sad or disinterested in life.  Low self esteem, which can make you feel like you’re worthless or not good enough. Eating disorders like Anorexia and Bulimia, which can make you physically weak and alter your body in extremely unhealthy ways. Being a good student is important, but so is your mental well-being. Even if you’re swamped with school work and extra-curriculars, take some time each week to do things you love such as watching movies, playing video games, or going to nature parks. If you don’t have much free time during the week, try to schedule some during the weekend.

SUMMARY: Let yourself be who you really are. Stay positive Find a style Take time out of each day to exercise. Get 9 to 10 hours of sleep each night. Talk to your school counselor if you’re dealing with mental health issues. Take time out to enjoy personal activities.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While you may be able to bleach or dye your hair yourself, it can help to have a professional do at least the bleaching part of the process. A professional knows how to bleach your hair with as little damage to it as possible. Bleaching can be hard on hair, so try using a deep conditioner in the two weeks leading up to when you bleach your hair. A nourishing mask can also help. The conditioner will help prevent your hair from looking as damaged once you bleach it. This advice may seem counter-intuitive, but it's a good idea to start with slightly dirty hair when you're bleaching it. The oils actually help protect your hair and scalp a bit, leading to less damage, particularly for your scalp. Try bleaching your hair when it hasn't been washed in two to three days. Also, skip the deep conditioner on your last wash. You can find bleach and developer at your local hair supply store or big box store. One recommended brand is L'Oreal Quick Blue. For the developer, if your skin or hair is sensitive, go for something under 30-volume. Otherwise, use 30-volume or 40-volume developer, depending on how dark your hair is (40-volume is for darker hair). You can also buy kits that include both the bleach and the developer. The developer essentially activates the bleach for use on your hair, so you'll add it to the bleach. You should use a separate bowl to add the developer in (not the container the bleach came in), unless you have a kit with a bowl.  When you mix the developer with the bleach, it should be about pudding consistency. It's best to wear gloves when mixing and applying bleach. Use a dye brush to paint the mixture into your hair. Be sure to divide it into sections as you go, so you're getting as close to your scalp as possible all the way through your hair. Check your hair after half an hour to see if it is lighter. Don't leave it on for longer than 45 minutes.  Keep in mind that you only want to bleach the parts of your hair you want to dye. If you just want a streak, that's all you need to dye. Make sure to protect the rest of your hair from the bleach with something, such as a towel, foil, or plastic. Wash out the bleach when you're done. Use both shampoo and conditioner. Sometimes, you may need to repeat the bleaching process if the first or second time didn't get your hair light enough. You should wait a week before trying again because the process can be damaging. Your hair needs to be very light to dye it neon.

SUMMARY: Consider using a professional. Nourish your hair. Don't wash it. Purchase bleach and developer. Add the developer to the bleach. Add the mixture to your hair. Bleach more than once if needed.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once the sugar syrup has reached the right temperature, turn off the heat. Slowly add the cream and butter mixture to the syrup, whisking gently to fully incorporate it. After you’ve finished adding all of the cream and butter to the pan, stop whisking. When you mix in the cream and butter, the sugar syrup will triple in size as it bubbles up. Don’t be alarmed. Once the cream mixture is fully incorporated into the sugar syrup, turn the heat under the pan back up to medium or medium-high, and bring the caramel mixture to a boil. Don’t stir the caramel as it boils. Remove the pan from the heat when the mixture reaches 245 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit (118 to 121 degrees Celsius). The caramel mixture will start out a golden color, but gradually deepen to a reddish-brown caramel shade as it cooks. Right after you remove the caramel from the heat, whisk in ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract into the mixture. Work quickly so the mixture doesn’t get too thick before you fully incorporate the vanilla.

SUMMARY:
Combine the butter and milk mixture with the sugar syrup. Bring the caramel mixture to a boil. Stir in the the vanilla.