INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before doing anything else, decide how old you want your future self to be when you read this letter. You may want to read the letter when you’re 18, 25, or 30 years old. Choosing an age will help you define the goals you want to achieve by that time in your life. You may want to choose an age that puts you in different circumstances than you are currently in. If you write the letter as a freshman in high school and read it when you’re in college, you’ll be able to see how much your life has changed and whether or not your goals have been met. You’re writing this letter to yourself, so don’t feel you have to take a formal tone. Write as though you are talking to your best friend. When talking about your current self in this letter, use “I” language. When talking about your future self in this letter, use “you” language. Your letter should start with a quick reminder of who you currently are. Think about mentioning your recent accomplishments, such as a 4.0 GPA, and current interests, including extracurricular activities. This will allow you to see how much your life has changed since you wrote the letter. Think about fears you may have, such as speaking in front of a group, moving out after high school, or not getting accepted at the college you want to go to. You’ll be able to see if you’ve overcome these issues in the future. Also, thinking about them now may help you realize that they may not be so bad after all, or even help you come up with strategies to cope or a backup plan. Ask yourself what guides the current you. Your belief system (whether religious or secular) and your personal code of ethics play a large role in your actions. Making yourself conscious of your values can help shape your ideas of who you want to be in the future. Include information about your church, if you belong to one, or values like accepting everyone’s faith, or lack thereof. Add morals that guide you, such as always being kind, or helping others in need. Pick out a few skills or abilities you can clearly identify in your current life, like winning a tennis tournament, leading the marching band, or organizing school functions. You may be a great writer or excel at math. Thinking about what you are good at now can help you decide what you want to accomplish later in life. Write about things that are important to you now, such as playing varsity soccer or getting into a good college. You should also think about what you hope to accomplish in the future, such as travel to Europe, publish an article in a magazine, or get your band a gig.

SUMMARY: Choose an age. Be casual. Summarize your current self. Note your fears. Identify your key values and beliefs. Note your skills and abilities. Define your goals and hopes.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're not already signed in, click Log In at the top-right corner of the page to sign in now.  If you don't have a credit or debit card, you can use cash at any store that sells Roblox or Rixty cards. See Roblox's card page (https://www.roblox.com/gamecards) to see where Roblox cards are available near you, or Rixty's location finder (https://www.rixty.com/wheretobuy) to find the nearest place to get a Rixty card. This brings you to a list of payment methods.  If you chose to pay with a credit or debit card, enter the details from the card. If you're using a Roblox or Rixty card, enter the PIN from the card and click Redeem.  If you selected PayPal, follow the on-screen instructions to sign into your PayPal account and complete your payment. If you're paying with a credit or debit card, you'll also have to enter your email address. It's the green button below your payment info. Once your payment is processed, your Robux will be added to your account in the game.

SUMMARY: Go to https://www.roblox.com/upgrades/robux in a web browser. Click the price next to the amount of Robux you want to buy. Select a payment method and click Continue. Enter your payment details. Click Pay now or Submit Order.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pick a quiet day when you have the whole kitchen to yourself and clear your schedule. If your schedule doesn’t allow you to take an entire day for cooking, break the task into 2 half-days. Have a friend or family member help out with the cooking, if possible. It’s going to be a lot of work, but you’ll enjoy the benefits all month long! Check each recipe for prep and cook times so you can factor in how many hours of work you’ll need to put in on cooking day. Go shopping early in the day, since your shopping list is probably pretty long and if you rush, an ingredient can easily be forgotten. Shopping the day before is also helpful for dishes that include vegetables, since they’ll be fresh and crisp when you prepare them. Look for sales and use coupons to cut down on your grocery costs.  Keep in mind that you’re buying enough food for a whole month, so the price may be a little higher than what you’re used to if you typically shop weekly. Make sure you have enough pots, pans, baking dishes, and measuring spoons for the big day! You may also need to stock up on airtight containers, freezer bags, aluminum foil, and other storage items. The amount of time it takes you to prepare ingredients for your meals will vary depending on what you’re making, but you can expect about 3 hours’ worth of meal prep work. If you get the chopping, defrosting, marinating, and so on done the day before, you can focus on mixing, assembling, and cooking each meal on cooking day.  For example, if you need chopped onions for a recipe, chop them up and store them in an airtight container in your fridge. When you’re ready to cook, all you have to do is open the container and dump the onions in. You don’t have to do prep work the day before. If you want to do it on cooking day, don’t forget to factor in an extra 2-3 hours of work time. Some dishes can be worked on simultaneously, so take advantage of that if you can. For example, you can stir-fry meat on the stove while you bake a casserole in the oven and simmer a stew in the slow cooker. It’s usually best to get the harder meals out of the way first, but you can approach the sequence however you’d like.  Decide on the sequence before you get started to help you stay focused and organized. You may need to use multiple timers to keep track of different cook times when you’re cooking dishes simultaneously. You may need to adjust cooking times accordingly when doubling or tripling recipes.

SUMMARY:
Schedule a day to devote entirely to cooking. Shop for ingredients the day before you plan to cook. Get the prep work done the day before you cook. Work on multiple recipes at once to save time.