Problem: Article: The quality of your meat is really going to make or break the soup, so make sure you start with high quality turtle meat from a source you trust. You may be able to find it fresh in a local market, but if you're in an area where turtles aren't commonly eaten, you can buy turtle meat frozen and have it shipped to you. Be sure to do some research to make sure you get it from a reputable company. Turtle meat that isn't sourced properly can have toxic metals and other materials that aren't good for your health. If your meat is frozen, thaw it slowly in the refrigerator. Bring the meat to room temperature by placing it on the counter 1/2 hour before you're ready to cook it. This will ensure the meat cooks evenly and gets properly heated all the way through. Turtle soup is made with a variety of different vegetables that flavor the base of the soup. Prep your vegetables while the meat is thawing and coming to room temperature.  Peel and chop the onion. You'll need about 1 1/2 cups total. Peel and chop the shallots. You should end up with about 1/3 cup. Chop the bell pepper and measure out 1/2 cup. Chop the celery and measure out 1/2 cup. Peel and chop the garlic and measure out 2 tablespoons. Chop the parsley and green onions - you'll need these later to serve as a garnish. Hard-boiled eggs are a traditional garnish for turtle soup. Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then cover the pan with a lid and remove it from heat. Let the eggs cook in the hot water for 10 minutes, then run them under cold water and peel them. Chop the eggs and set them aside. Slice a fresh lemon into quarters and squeeze out the juice. Measure out 1/4 cup of juice, and set it aside to add to the soup.
Summary: Buy high quality turtle meat. Bring it to room temperature before you begin cooking. Chop the vegetables. Boil the eggs. Squeeze the lemon juice.

Problem: Article: This is a popular, informal way of saying “bye,” but its usage is primarily restricted to Austria and Bavaria. The greeting is not used often—if ever—in Germany.  Pronounce "Servus" as: zehr-foos  Essentially, "Servus" is another way of saying "bye" rather than "goodbye." It's fairly polite, but it is considered informal, so it's best used in casual conversations. Note that this is not the only way of saying "goodbye" in Austria or Bavaria. You can still use "Tschüs," "Auf Wiedersehen," and other German farewell greetings in either country. Like “Servus,” “Ade” is another German farewell greeting restricted by geographic location. This one is heard most commonly in Baden-Württemberg, a German state located in the southwest.  Pronounce "Ade" as: ah-dee  This term is actually somewhat formal, so you should translate it as "goodbye" or "farewell" rather than "bye." You can use it in nearly any setting, but you'll hear it in professional settings and other formal venues more often than you'll hear it spoken casually. Additionally, you can still use "Auf Wiedersehen," "Tschüs," and other German greetings in Baden-Württemberg. You're not restricted to "Ade" only. " This is the German equivalent of saying “good night” in English.  Pronounce "Gute Nacht" as: goo-tuh nakht  "Gute" means "good," and "Nacht" means "night." The other "good" phrases, like "Gute Morgen" (good morning) and "Gute Abend" (good evening), are usually used as greetings. Unlike these phrases, though, "Gute Nacht" is almost always used when parting ways at the end of the night or when saying "good night" before going to sleep. If you're saying farewell to someone you see on a regular basis, you can use this phrase to say "see you next time."  Pronounce "Bis zum nächsten Mal" as: biis zuhm nii-stihn maahl"  The work "nächsten" means "next," and "Mal" means "time." Essentially, this phrase means "until next time" or "see you next time." You can use this with anyone you see regularly. This can include coworkers, classmates, family members, or other regulars at an eating establishment you frequent. There are multiple ways to end the conversation when you're talking with someone on the phone, but "Wir sprechen uns bald" is one of the most common. It means "we'll speak soon."  Pronounce "Wir sprechen uns bald" as: veer spray-heen oons baahld  Another appropriate phrase would be "Wir sprechen uns später," which means "we'll speak later." Pronounce this phrase as: veer spray-heen oons speetahr " This phrase means "have a good trip," so it's a great way to bid farewell to someone before that person leaves on any trip.  Pronounce "Gute Reise" as: goo-tuh rai-suh  The term "Gute" means "good," and "Reise" means "travel," "trip," or "journey." As such, the phrase translates directly as "good trip."
Summary: Exclaim "Servus" in Austria or Bavaria. Say "Ade" in Baden-Württemberg. End the night with "Gute Nacht. Use "Bis zum nächsten Mal" with someone you see often. End conversations with "Wir sprechen uns bald" or similar phrases. Say goodbye before a trip with "Gute Reise!

Problem: Article: You don't have to do this, but it will help give your jeans a more rustic, bohemian look. You can also cut the skirt down to the length you want it to be. Hem the bottom, or leave it raw.
Summary:
Cut the hem off, if desired.