Pour the water and sugar into a small saucepan. Cook it over low-heat, stirring often, until the sugar is dissolved. Let it come to a boil, then set it aside to cool.  How much sugar you use will depend on how ripe and sweet the mangoes are. You can also buy some simple syrup from the store and use that instead. You will need 1 cup (240 milliliters) of simple syrup. Peel, seed, and cube the mangoes first, then toss them into the blender. Puree them until they are smooth. If you need to, pause the blender and push the mango pieces down the sides of the blender with a spatula. This will make the base for your sorbet, and make it easier to mix the rest of the ingredients. The lime juice is optional, but it helps cut the sweetness of the sorbet. It also helps add another layer of flavor to it. If you don't have lime juice, but still want to add something, try lemon juice instead. If you have an ice cream maker, be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions closely, as every ice cream maker is different. It will take about 20 minutes. If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour the puree into a shallow baking dish and freeze for 2 hours, stirring with a whisk every 30 minutes. Use a spatula to help guide the mixture into the container and to smooth the top down. You need to do this regardless of whether or not you used an ice cream maker. It will help "cure" the sorbet and give it a smoother texture.  You can also scoop the mixture into empty mango skins, and freeze them that way. For a creamier texture, fold in 1 beaten egg white; make sure it's been beaten until stiff peaks have formed first. Keep in mind that egg whites may contain salmonella, especially if they have not been pasteurized. You can serve it as it, or garnish it with a mint or basil leaf for a pop of color. Freeze any leftovers promptly; it will last up to 1 week in the freezer.

Summary: Cook the water and sugar to make the simple syrup. Toss the mangoes to a blender and puree until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add the simple syrup and lime juice, and blend again. Freeze the mango mixture in an ice cream maker or in the freezer. Transfer the mango mixture into a freezer safe container and freeze at least 6 hours. Serve the mango sorbet.


When the teacher devotes time to trying to engage a detached student, your classmate’s inability to actively participate can become annoying. While this can feel like a waste of time, you must remember that it is part of the teacher’s job. Instead of concerning yourself with this student’s disinterest, use the time to get homework done. If you have to work with this student in a group setting, don’t waste your energy trying to get them to help. Instead, ignore them and do your best to compensate for their lack of participation. If you are partnered up with a shy student, you may find their struggle to interact with you annoying. Unlike the detached student, you can’t just ignore your shy classmate. Do your best to engage your partner in conversation.  Before you start on the project, try to get to know them first. If they feel connected and comfortable around you, they may be more inclined to talk. Consider trying a few icebreakers.  Play a quick round of two truths and a lie. List two true statements and one lie about yourself. Your shy partner must guess which statements are true and what statement is false. Tell a few jokes or riddles. Ask your partner a series of random questions. These could include: what’s your favorite food, where were you born, what’s your favorite carnival ride, do you play any sports, or do you have a pet? Let your partner ask you a few random questions too! While you may master content easily, others students might struggle to comprehend what they are learning. If you have a classmate that constantly asks for clarification, don’t shame them for trying to understand the material. As they talk to the teacher, do your best to check your verbal and physical responses. If you won’t benefit from the additional clarification, occupy yourself with other homework or activities.

Summary: Do not concern yourself with detached classmates. Remain patient with shy classmates. Occupy yourself when clueless classmates talk.


If you are a medium, you might see auras or symbols surrounding people.  These images might just be fuzzy fields of color or physical symbols or scenes, like a lake or river. They are probably normal to your internal world, so pay close attention to how you perceive others. This is a large part of clairvoyance.  These images might just be within your mind’s idea, rather than outside of you physically. Also, notice if you tend to see things out of the corner of your eye that others don’t perceive. Do you know if someone walks into a room without seeing that person? Sensing others’ energy or moods can be an indication that you’re a medium.  You have deep intuition about people’s moods. If you hold an object owned by a person, you can sense deep emotions and experiences connected with that person through the object. Your personal experiences surrounding death might reveal that you have a psychic gift. After someone you love dies, if you are a medium, you might experience odd occurrences. These could be as simple as unexplained slammed doors or strange sensations and feelings other than grief. Clairaudience, the ability to hear the voices of spirits, is a large part of being a medium.  You might not know that you can hear voices, as these are usually not audible outside yourself. They are internal voices. You might have a series of nagging thoughts or ideas that come to you from seemingly nowhere.
Summary: Think about what you see around people. Understand how you feel around others. Remember your deceased loved ones. Listen around you.