If being called ugly strikes a nerve, you might feel upset or hurt. Try not to stress out immediately. Instead, work on handling your emotions maturely. Try to control your emotions before responding. If you notice yourself getting angry or upset, take some deep breaths. Slowly lengthen each breath so that you're breathing longer and fuller breaths.  Take your breaths from your belly, not your chest. Try counting each breath. For example, inhale for four seconds, then exhale for four seconds. Not letting someone's words affect you shows your power over a situation. When someone's words affect you and hurt you, that person has power over you. Don't give the person this power. Ignore their comments and don't emotionally react. Your character speaks more for who you are than your looks do.  Ignoring these comments is easier said than done and it might take some practice. Repeat to yourself, “This person's words and opinions don't have to change how I feel about myself.” Stand up for yourself and don't back down. If you decide to speak out, talk confidently. Speak up for yourself by saying that the comments are mean and don't reflect who you are.  For example, say, “I don't know why you would call me ugly. Your opinion of how I look doesn't change who I am.” You can also say, “You are not the judge of what is beautiful. I see myself as beautiful because I know I am a loving and kind person.” Maybe someone called you ugly for having a big nose, curly hair, or big feet. These features don't carry negativity in themselves. Maybe you do have these features and some people don't find them attractive. That's okay. Remind yourself that this person is judging you and you don't have to take it negatively.  For example, say, “Yes, I do have a big nose. How astute of you to notice.” You can also say, “Looks aren't everything. But yes, I do have hairy arms.” Humor can help remove any tension of a situation. However, don't use humor to fire an insult back. Humor is a great way to show that their words won't hurt you. Exaggerate the comment by adding to it. For example, say, “I guess I am pretty ugly. I'll probably have a swan-like transformation any day now!”
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One-sentence summary -- Handle your anger. Ignore their words. Stand up for yourself. Turn their judgments into statements. Use humor.


Mop your entire floor using an industrial degreaser or solvent-based cleanser. After you allow the floor to dry, look for any remaining oil/grease stains. Spot clean these areas with a concrete degreaser and a stiff scrub brush. Then rinse the entire floor with clean water. While you were cleaning the floor, you may have noticed some areas where tire rubber was deposited on your floor. If any tire rubber remains after mopping and spot-cleaning, use sandpaper to remove it. Attach fine grit sandpaper to a pole sander, hand sander or floor sander. Rinse with clean water. 180-grit sandpaper is a good choice. Use an industrial strength vacuum to thoroughly suck up any dust, leftover cleaning powder, and other dirt. Leftover debris can cause bubbles and imperfections in your epoxy coating, so remove it all. Using an industrial power washer, spray down the garage floor so that any remaining impurities make their way out of the garage or toward a drain. You can rent a pressure washer from many home improvement stores or other rental outlets in your area. . Purchase muriatic acid (also called hydrochloric acid) from a home improvement store. You will need about 0.25 gallons (950 ml) of muriatic acid for every 50–70 square feet (4.6–6.5 m2) of floor. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, but here are some guidelines:  Hose down the floor. Mix 1 part muriatic acid with 3 parts water in a plastic bucket. Use a plastic watering can or pressure sprayer to coat the floor with diluted acid. Wait until the acid stops bubbling (about 2-15 minutes). Mix 8 fluid ounces (240 ml) of baking soda with 1 gallon (3,800 ml) of water. Apply this mixture over the floor to neutralize the acid. Some muriatic acid products will not need to be neutralized. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Pour clean water onto the floor to rinse any remaining acid and neutralizer into the nearest drain. Let the floor dry overnight before doing any more work. After the floor is completely dry, examine it for cracks. Any cracks that are 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) or larger, as well as any holes or spalled areas, will need to be filled in with epoxy crack filler. Place the product into the opening, then use a putty knife to scrape it down to surface level and smooth it out. Let this dry for 4-6 hours.
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One-sentence summary -- Use degreaser to remove oil and grease stains. Sand off any rubber residue. Vacuum up any remaining cleaning products or debris. Use a pressure washer to deep clean the floor. Etch the floor Neutralize and remove the acid. Rinse the floor with clean water and leave it to dry overnight. Patch any cracks with an epoxy crack filler.


Choose a ribbon that is thin and pliable, with no wire. Your beads can be of any size and style, as long as the holes are big enough to fit the ribbon. Consider also adding a charm bead to hang from the end of your ribbons.
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Select your ribbon and beads.