Article: Her friends may have no idea what size she wears, but it is certainly worth a shot. You'll probably have to tell them why you're asking, so be prepared with a story if you don't feel comfortable telling them the truth.  You could also ask one of her friends to take her ring shopping. It is less likely to arouse suspicion if a close girlfriend casually suggests wanting to go ring shopping. Ask her friend to remember what size she wears after they go and report back to you. If you want to get her a ring, but aren't sure what she would like, this can also be a good way to get an idea of what styles she likes. If you have a friend that is similar in size to your girlfriend, try asking them what size ring they wear. If you have already bought the ring, ask your friend to try it on and see if it fits. Keep in mind, though, that ring size can vary a lot. Even some petite girls can have chubby fingers, whereas some larger women have very slender fingers. Don't just ask a friend that is roughly the same size and weight. Try to have a good idea of the recipient's hand size, and then choose a friend that has similarly sized hands. You could come up with a story about how you'd like to get a family member (e.g. mom, sister, aunt, grandma, etc.) a ring as a gift, but that you have no idea what size they wear. Tell her that you think that she might have similarly sized hands, and ask if she knows what size ring she wears. You can take this one step further and actually purchase a cheap ring in the size you think she wears. Tell her you're thinking of giving it to a female family member as a gift, but you're not sure if the size is right. Have her try the ring on to see if it fits.
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Ask her friends. Ask a female friend with similar size hands. Ask her casually.
Article: Dressing up is a great way to put yourself in a silly mood. Look for bright colors, loud patterns, and funky shapes. Feel free to mismatch patterns (it’s trendy now) or even wear your clothes backwards!    For women, consider a vintage dress with striped socks, plenty of jewelry, and a huge hairbow. Men can try a comically oversized bowtie with a suit in an unusual color and two different shoes. To create a really silly look, draw your lipstick outside of your lips, paint on bright rouge, and create a dramatic eye with bright eyeshadow and lots of mascara. You can even put glitter on your cheeks or draw on a fake beauty mark. You’re being silly, so rules don’t apply!  For a more socially-acceptable look that will still inspire you to be confident, choose a bright lipstick or exaggerated glittery eyeshadow. Try using hairspray to get your hair to stand straight up, create braids all around your head, or make your hair as messy as you can. If you have thicker hair you can also create an afro by back-brushing your hair until it’s piled up on your head. Don’t worry, you don’t have to commit to anything. Hair chalk, colored hairspray, and hair mascara can put a burst of color into your hair will all usually come out within a couple of washes.  If you don’t want to use temporary hair dye, look for a brightly colored wig, or one with a silly cut, like a “mullet” cut that is shorter in the front and longer in the back. Visit a second-hand store or a specialty shop and look for the most outlandish accessories you can find - think a tie decorated in flamingos or costume jewelry that is obviously fake. If you don’t want to spend any money, try making your own accessories. Pin a small stuffed animal to a headband, make a necklace out of soda can tabs and string, or wear a pool float around your waist for the day.
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Put on a wild outfit. Wear bright makeup. Create a zany hairstyle. Dye your hair a bold color. Find some funky accessories.
Article: Bake or microwave 8 medium yams. Once they're cool enough to handle peel them and slice them in half lengthwise. Or if you're roasting the yams, you can peel and slice them before you bake them. Lay the cooked yams in a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33-cm) baking dish in a single layer. Measure 2 1⁄2 cups (590 ml) of water into a 2-quart (1.9-liter) saucepan. Stir in 1 1⁄3 cups (266 g) of packed dark brown sugar, 4 tablespoons (56 g) of butter, 1 1⁄2 teaspoons (4 g) of cinnamon, and 1 1⁄2 teaspoons (7 ml) of vanilla. Turn the oven on to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Turn the heat to high so the syrup ingredients come to a boil. Turn the heat down to medium-low so the mixture bubbles gently. Simmer the syrup for about 45 minutes so it begins to thicken and reduce. You'll need to stir the syrup every once in a while to prevent it from sticking. Carefully pour the syrup over the cooked yams in the baking dish. Ensure that all of the yams are coated with the syrup. If you want to use mini-marshmallows, sprinkle 1 1/2 cups (75 g) of mini-marshmallows over the yams. Place the yams in the preheated oven and bake them for about 45 minutes. The yams will soften even more and the syrup will look bubbly. Let the candied yams sit for a few minutes before you serve them. To help the yams cook evenly, you might want to spoon some of the syrup over them every 15 minutes during the cooking time.
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Cook 8 medium yams and slice them. Combine the syrup ingredients and preheat the oven. Cook the syrup for about 45 minutes. Pour the syrup over the yams and cover with the mini-marshmallows. Bake the candied yams for 45 minutes. Finished.