. Respect starts with you. Respect yourself by knowing your rights as an individual and allowing yourself to make choices. Respecting yourself means enacting boundaries that acknowledge your health and needs. You are responsible for yourself and your own actions and feelings, and nobody else’s.  This means that you can say “No” to people who ask you for something without feeling guilty or mean. If someone is disrespecting you and not seeing your intrinsic value as a person, you have the right to say something, such as, “Please don’t speak to me that way” or, “I’d like you not to touch me.” If you want people to treat you with kindness, treat other people with kindness. If you want people to talk to you calmly, talk to others calmly. When you notice something you dislike in someone else, ensure that you don’t treat people in that same way. Instead, extend the kind of words and behaviors you’d like people to give you. For example, if someone is yelling at you, respond to them in a calm and understanding voice. It can be hard to be respectful of other people’s views if you cannot relate to them. For example, if you’re in conflict with someone, imagine what it would be like to have their experiences and feelings. This can help you understand their point of view better and respond in a more empathetic way.  Empathy is a skill that increases with practice. The more you try to understand others, the better you will become at relating to them. For example, if you’re unclear about something or disagree with someone, ask them to clarify or give you an example. You don't have to like someone to treat them with respect. You simply have to acknowledge their basic worth as a human being, no matter who they are or how they are treating you. If you’re upset or angry with someone, they still deserve respect. If you’re struggling to control your temper and hold back mean or upsetting words, try taking a few deep breaths. Delay your words so that you can gain a sense of calm first.

Summary: Practice self-respect Treat others how you want to be treated. Put yourself into other people’s shoes. Acknowledge each person's intrinsic value.


As with any dog, it is valuable to know the important physical characteristics of the breed. Siberian huskies are sturdy dogs bred for physical labor in cold climates.  Males, on average, will grow to a height of 21 to 23.5 inches. They will weigh 45 to 60 pounds.  Females will grow to an average of 20 to 22 inches and will weigh 35 to 50 pounds.  Huskies don't suffer from a lot of health problems. However, there are some conditions you should be aware of. In addition to eye problems, they also may develop hip and elbow dysplasia. This is when these joints become malformed, resulting in pain and trouble walking. Huskies shed a lot, especially when the weather starts to get warm. Prepare to clean up a lot of dog hair.  Barring accidents, you can expect your husky puppy to live an average of 12 to 15 years. You should be prepared to care for the dog for at least that long. Huskies do not do well in extremely hot or humid conditions. You should rule out a move to Arizona or Florida any time in the near future. There are several personality and behavior characteristics that are helpful to know about as you train and socialize your new puppy.  Huskies are extremely energetic and free spirited. They are active, high-energy dogs that get bored easily. This is why your husky may damage your home or yard and destroy your possessions if left alone for a long period of time. This also makes them ill-suited for life in small apartments.  Huskies are strong-willed and intelligent. This can make them great companions, but can also make them more difficult to train than other dogs.  Huskies are friendly and loyal. They are pack animals and do best with a family rather than a single owner. They are also friendly with strangers. Huskies seldom bark, which is great news. The bad news is, they do tend to howl quite loudly. Proper training and exercise will minimize this behavior. But, especially early on, expect a lot of loud howling.

Summary: Learn the physical characteristics of huskies. Understand the husky temperament. Prepare for howling.


Read the instructions on the pasta package if you’re unsure how long this will be. Note that if you’re using fresh pasta, this takes less time to cook.

Summary: Bring 5 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan or cooking pot. Add the pasta and reduce the heat to medium. Give the pasta a stir to make sure that it doesn’t all clump together at the bottom of the pot. Cook the pasta for about 10 minutes, or until al dente.


Use windshield cleaner to clean the inside and outside of your windshield at least once a month. If you know you are about to drive for a lengthy period of time at night, make sure to clean your windshield beforehand as well. Alternatively, you can use a mixture of water, dishwashing detergent and vinegar to clean your windshield. Mix six cups (1,400 ml) of water, a tablespoon (30 ml) of detergent and a cup (240 ml) of vinegar together until well-combined. Fill a spray bottle with the mixture and use a clean microfiber cloth to wipe your windshield clean. Clean your side mirrors and windows once a month, or as they become dirty. You can use the detergent-vinegar solution to clean these as well. Spray the solution onto a microfiber cloth. Wipe the inside and outside of your windows clean, as well as the surfaces of your outside mirrors. To avoid streaks, make sure to dry your windows and side mirrors with a clean microfiber cloth afterwards. You can use toothpaste to do this. Wet your headlights with a damp cloth. Apply a tablespoon (30 ml) of toothpaste to each headlight. Using the damp cloth, scrub the toothpaste over the entire surface.  Scrub for one minute, focusing on dirty areas. Then rinse the headlights with water and dry them with a clean microfiber cloth. If the toothpaste method does not work, then you may need to get your headlights professionally buffed and cleaned.
Summary: Clean your windshield. Make sure your mirrors and windows are clean. Clean your headlights.