You may be thinking: that’s not social media.  In fact, letters are the original form of social media, though the phrase has come to be associated with virtual and fleeting forms of contact – none of which have even begun to approach the depth and gravitas that can be conveyed in a tangible, handwritten letter.  Start by conveying why you’re writing.  A simple, “Hey! I’ve been thinking about you and wanted to write to touch base about each of our long and winding paths through life.” Ask a few questions specific to their lives, particularly about things you know that they enjoy. Update them a bit with a few things in your realm, particularly anything you’re especially proud of or are looking forward to. Make it fun.  Include a drawing, hard-copy photo, or scrap of concert poster you wish you could have attended together – or did attend together in the past! “Stalk” is used here with in an attempt at humor – the point is, take advantage of the opportunity to catch up on the happenings in a friend’s life via their Facebook posts. Tossing a “like” at a photo or comment that sticks out will bring you to their mind, too. Commenting is even better.   By browsing your friend’s wall, you’ll automatically have things to talk about next time you see them. Make notes on your phone of things you want to ask them about next time you get the chance. Or, better yet, use your phone like a phone and call them – you already have an opening conversation in mind! Photo-based social media platforms can be a great way to stay in touch with friends too. With both Instagram and Pinterest, you can quickly and easily share images of the things you see while searching the web, other peoples’ profiles, or even real life.  Use Instagram if you’re into taking pictures of latte art, interesting sidewalk formations, or the book you’re reading.  You can simply post photos to your feed, or send them as direct messages to a friend. Leaning towards those slightly more home-décor-minded, Pinterest has been compared to sitting around and ripping pages out of magazines with your friends.  Whatever platform you choose, remember to emphasize the “social” potential by @-ing or #-ing or simply direct messaging your friends that you think would be interested! When sending images directly, include a note about how much better it would be to experience whatever you sent together “IRL”! Appearing with overwhelming force, Snapchat has become the go-to social media weapon of literally hundreds of millions of humans.  Some of them are your friends.  Keep in touch with them and their day-to-day moments of snappiness by downloading this free photo and video messaging app on your phone.  Add text and rudimentary drawings to your messages to be extra social. Send messages to a few select friends or everyone on your contact list! Know the distinguishing feature of Snapchat: you’ll only see each other’s “snaps” for a few moments. Snapchat is especially fun for wild, zany, and otherwise nonsensical discourse. Aside from the smartphone apps you’ve probably already heard of, and all the other methods of sending messages back and forth across the web, there are other, more creative ways to interact online as well.   Check out Miniclips.com, which hosts a bunch of multiplayer games you can challenge your friends to play with you.  If you have different schedules, you can always see who can get the highest score in a single player game and update each other about new achievements. Use Spotify to setup a shared playlist that you and your friends can all add music to.  You’ll learn what they’ve been listening to and vice-versa. When you discover a new artist that they added to a shared list, shoot your friend a text to tease them (politely) for finally developing an appreciable taste in music. Excessive internet use – including, if not primarily, the use of social media – can have detrimental effects on your health, productivity, and happiness.  If you’ve recently upped your time online and are experiencing greater loneliness, staying up later, and missing class or showing up late to work, you may be spending too much time online. Stick to non-instant messaging tools – such as email – instead of live chatting, if your productivity or happiness may be taking hits from your time using social media.
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One-sentence summary -- Write your friend a letter. Facebook stalk your friends. Use Instagram and Pinterest. Jump on the Snapchat bandwagon. Get creative with other online platforms. Don’t rely too heavily on the online realm to keep in touch.

Q: Starfruit, like all citrus fruits, contains acids, so be careful to keep it of your eyes and away from open wounds. After you cut it, wash your hands with hot water and soap to prevent stinging in case you touch your eyes later. Display the starfruit however you see fit, depending on the occasion. All parts of the fruit are edible, so don’t waste or throw away any scraps that you would rather eat. Wash your cutting board so that it will be clean and ready for future food preparations. Be sure the counter is clear of any fruit remains, as fruit can rot and smell over time. Starfruit can be used in a vast number of recipes, from starfruit chips to mango-orange sauce. Plan your recipe ahead of time so that you can be sure to account for all ingredients.
A: Wash your hands. Place the starfruit in a dish or bowl. Wipe the cutting and counter surface clean. Serve your starfruit.

Article: Have the best grades that you can by studying in a focused and purposeful manner. Try as hard as you can in school––never think "it's just a test." Instead, think "This is a test! What if it counts? Even if it doesn't count for much, I want to do the best that I can, for my own sake!" Learn to think critically, ask questions and assume nothing. The world is filled with polarized opinions that cause arguments daily, and much of this is wasteful rather than productive because it assumes there are only two sides to any argument, when in actual fact there is often a multitude of opinions, ideas and solutions. Seek them all out, so as to be well informed and fully aware. Learn to spot the difference between serious thinking and blabbermouths. Always find out the facts before reaching conclusions about people, situations and incidents. If your school doesn't cater to critical thinking, look for online courses from reputable universities and colleges that do. Take a course in your own time. Loving who you are and knowing that you're beautiful without having to change your body or yourself will help you to be more confident and self-assured.   Say who you are and be what you say! Realize that over time, you may well change considerably and it's called maturing––such personal growth is normal as you continue to learn more about yourself, other people and the world in general. You are always a work in progress, so be prepared to be a lifelong learner. If anyone suggests you are being fake or insincere for changing over time, be careful not to confuse this with the natural changes every person undergoes and someone who is actually fickle enough to constantly change their mind. These are two very different things. Don't change for a boy, or to be friends with the "popular girls." Just be yourself. Make them like you for who you are. Not for you trying to act different. Just you! Any changes you do make should be made because you want to become the best that you can be, not because someone has criticized you. Learn to understand other people's motives. Not everyone has sincere or genuine reasons for suggesting you be a certain way. People have many reasons that are about themselves, such as jealousy, fear, a sense of living through someone else, etc. Don't be afraid to probe other people's motivations and only accept criticism that is fair judgment and relevant to improving yourself.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Keep your grades up. Use your intellect. Be confident.